Debi Drecksler
About the Author
Debi Drecksler's passion is writing for and about the "guy on the street."
Previously a columnist for The Asheville Citizen Times, Rapid River Magazine, and Savvy Discounts, Debi also created and hosted a radio talk show called "You've Been Caught... Being Nice!"
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“I started reading Alexandra’s Adventure and couldn’t stop until I gobbled it up! It is such a sad, sweet, engaging story, told wonderfully. Your words evoke some beautiful images.” David N
“I thought it was really creative and I love the way you write. I was able to picture the details just as you described them.” Samantha R
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According to Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, there are millions of young people in this country who are NOT attractive or “cool” because they wear a larger size of clothing than the store carries.
Here is an excerpt from an article posted on www.businessinsider.com
In a 2006 interview with Salon, Jeffries himself said
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Linda Michelle
Between the age of 6 and 8, our class was given a survey; not having to do with Race, or ethnicity, but a survey of class status. As I can remember from over 40 years ago, the questions asked were to find if we considered our family as ‘poor, middle-class, or rich’.
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I am a 60 year old woman who is tired of the world of advertising and writers who have gotten on the eternal youth bandwagon, trying to convince me that it is NOT ok to look my age.
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I love Kirstie Alley. She and I are just weeks apart in age ( born in January, 1951) so I can identify with her more than I can with a lot of other celebrities.
When Kirstie agreed to be part of Dancing With The Stars, I was thrilled. Not only did we have the age connection,
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I thought that this was interesting enough to include in Debi Drecksler’s Authentic Me Campaign.
Congratulations to Lizzi Miller for helping change America’s definition of BEAUTY. Next step…Redefining the word Plus Size!
lPhoto: Richie Buxo / Splash News Lizzi Miller wasn’t looking to be famous. Yet almost one year after making headlines for baring all
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Some people talk about how they want to make a difference in the world. Others quietly go about their business educating others and touching lives.
The Authentic Me Campaign is proud to introduce Ray Mapp from Asheville, North Carolina.
What or who inspired you to create this project?My experience in public education lead
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A few weeks ago, a friend visited Asheville and I gave her a tour of our fabulous downtown. One of my favorite places to take visitors is the Grove Arcade. As we passed a lingerie shop, my friend made a comment about the mannequins. They were normal sized, unlike many of the mannequins you
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Tweet At 19 years old, Sean Gunther decided to make a dramatic life change. One year later…150 pounds lighter, he shares his inspirational story!
My Story
I’ve been told that I did not develop a weight problem until I started school. I was a slow eater and the school was upset because I took
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Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall, was recently asked in an interview, “How does it feel to still be a sex symbol?” (usaweekend.com)
Her reply was, ” I look at pictures of Sophia Loren, she’s still pretty sexy. Would I want to be 20 again? No! I’m really happy where I am. People
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I am a mother to five beautiful little boys. My eldest are a set of 6 year old twins named Caleb and Elijah. Lucas is 4, William is 3, and Parker is one and a half. My kids have changed my life in so many ways. But this story isn’t about me. It’s about one
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