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Poetry, the Biggest Emotion of All
Poetry, the Biggest Emotion of All In a world filled with daily events both happy and sad, we tend to gravitate toward understanding the world. As we do so, we think about our own issues and what makes our thinking move. In the book entitled, "Serenity at Two Lights...
Five Reasons to File Your Paperwork
Five Reasons to File Your Paperwork Do you file your paperwork on a regular basis? I know that many of you are going paperless – and that is great! However, not everyone is comfortable eliminating every piece of paper. The question is what process do you use to keep...
Productive Monday?
Productive Monday? I decided that I was going to have a productive Monday. I had a relaxing weekend and was all powered up with things to do. My mind was racing with new ideas. They say that Mondays are never productive so I thought I would go against the grain....
Attitude – What Is In It For Me?
What Is In It For Me? What Is In It For Me? When I ask myself this question does it mean that I am being selfish? And, what in the world does this have to do with getting myself organized? AM I BEING SELFISH? Attitude I often and ask myself the question…”Am I Being...
Say YES To YOU-Allow Yourself Special Online Chat Minutes
Allow Yourself Special Online Chat Minutes I’ve mentioned that answering emails in the morning has been found to take up precious needed time from who tend to nurture others before nurturing themselves. That said, there are moments online that can really add to your...
What is Your Excuse?
What is Your Excuse? What is your excuse for (you fill in the blank)? Excuses are easy to come by and can be hard to resist. Especially when there are dozens of other things that you would rather do other than what needs to be done. MAKING EXCUSES Did you make a...
In the Event of a Disaster
In the Event of a Disaster Have you ever really given thought to the question – Are You Prepared in the event of disaster? When is the last time that you checked to verify that you had all of your important documents available and at your fingertips? YOUR CONTACT...
The Opinionated Bitch – On Celebrating American Ignorance
On Celebrating American Ignorance Waiting out the noise of the Trayvon Martin trial verdict seemed prudent in an effort to avoid being emotional. In retrospect, good choice because so much of what I had initially assumed turned out to be dead wrong. I frequently make...
Success Magazine CEO – Everything is a Choice
Success Magazine CEO - Everything is a Choice No matter what happens in life or business...the results that we receive are directly related to the fact that everything is a choice. How you handle a situation is a choice, your reaction is a choice and, more...
Staying Organized Through Life is Emotional
Staying Organized Through Life is Emotional Staying organized is an emotional process. Being organized doesn’t happen “naturally” to everyone. Whether it is in your home or business, emotions – both positive and negative – play a key role in our ability to stay...
Shamans: Modern Day Witch Doctors or Miracle Workers?
Shamans: Modern Day Witch Doctors or Miracle Workers? If you have a problem, you might talk to a friend, or consider going to a therapist—but what about a shaman? That’s right—a real life, modern day shaman. For many, the word conjures up an image of a wizened old man...
AND THAT, MY FRIEND, IS WHY WE WEAR BELGIAN SHOES
And That, My Friend, Is Why We Wear Belgian Shoes Hildamae, my somewhat uppity mother, upon whose knee I learned to also be somewhat uppity, had a few mantras that have stayed with me all the days of my life. "A LADY NEVER WEARS PRINTS TO THE CITY". "GIN SHOULD BE...
You Can CHOOSE To Be HAPPY ANY TIME!
You Can CHOOSE To Be HAPPY ANY TIME! This is very similar to last month’s post about accentuating the positive (Johnny Mercer)- it just goes even further because, I’ve made progress in this area. When I mention seeing “good” in my life right now, I realize I’ve made...
Staying Organized On Vacation
Staying Organized On Vacation Staying organized on vacation is easy – if you plan ahead and keep things simple. Camping in Colorado CAMPING ON VACATION For the first time, we took a long vacation (17 days) and camped out for the entire time. Well, we used a pop-up...
The Opinionated Bitch – The Man on The Road Less Traveled
The Man on The Road Less Traveled My writing has been sporadic for the last six months, not because I have nothing to say, but because I felt no was listening. The more I hear blatant lies coming out of the people responsible for leading this country out of the...
Torre del Mar Spain – Fabulous Feasts, Fish and Fun
Torre del Mar Spain - Fabulous Feasts, Fish and Fun Await Carlos was married to my mother and is the father of my half sister. He lives in Madrid and has a place in Caleta de Velez on the coast. We met him in the seaside town of Torre del Mar Spain. Like most beach...