Happy Birthday, Mr. President

A few weeks ago, I watched CNN's four-part series on Marilyn Monroe. I already knew many of the story lines; the blonde bombshell, the movie star, the affairs, marriages and divorces, and of course, the tragic and solitary death inside her Brentwood bungalow. 

I also learned of nuances and complexities I had not known previously; her business savvy, her unrelenting determination, and her unusual career path both inside and outside the Hollywood studio system.

Marilyn was a fascinating composite. Both fragile and steely, vulnerable and fearless. On the cusp of Valentine's Day, her life is a reminder of just how powerful the craving for love can be.

"I am trying to find myself. Sometimes, that's not easy." – Marilyn Monroe