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Exploring the New Feminine Spirit
More Than a Mystic in High Heels: Exploring the New Feminine Spirit “A woman in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing. She goes where she will without pretense and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself and only herself ”~ Maya Angelou When I...
Stop Feeling Overwhelmed
Stop Feeling Overwhelmed What do you do to stop feeling overwhelmed? It is Spring…my second favorite season in the year. I always say that I am going to spend more time in the yard and plant some flowers, clean up the yard debris (we live in the woods). I have a...
Say, “I’m Okay!” to Yourself
Say, “I’m Okay!” to Yourself This can sound super hokey until you actually do it and learn to keep doing it. Knowing, deep within yourself, that you’re not a “slack off” or a “second rate” person or a person who could have accomplished more in the years he/she’s been...
The Opinionated Bitch – Mama Was Wrong
Mama Was Wrong “I don’t like your tone." “I’ll stop nagging you about everything you say when you quit with the sarcasm.” That was my life as a teenager. There was virtually nothing I could communicate with my mother that wasn’t met with her constant complaints about...
I Thought My Parents were Organized…NOT!
I Thought My Parents were Organized...NOT! I have always thought that my parents were organized. Actually, as an Organizing Consultant, I know, first-hand, they are very organized. And, I’m very thankful! However, just last week, I discovered some areas of their...
An Open Letter To The National Rifle Association
An Open Letter To The National Rifle Association Dear NRA Directors and Membership, At some point someone has to stand up to you and tell you enough is enough. I believe I am that someone, though I know I am not alone. You are correct in assuming I am not one of...
The Opinionated Bitch – Teach Your Children Well
Teach Your Children Well One week ago, within minutes of the verdict in Steubenville, I posted my weekly column. I gave the Reader’s Digest version of events, spoke about why it happened and then talked about the Rape Culture that has taken this country by storm. ...
Does Your Home Office have a Vision Statement?
Does Your Home Office have a Vision Statement? What does your home office say about you as a: business owner, individual and professional? Do you really “work” in your home office or is it the best dumping ground ever because you can close the door and walk away?...
The Film Fatales look for the wonder in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone 2013. 100 Minutes, Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin, Jim Carrey, James Gandolfini, Jay Mohr. Directed by Don Scardino. When a street magician's stunt begins to make their show look stale, superstar magicians Burt...
The Opinionated Bitch – A Case of Legitimate Rape
A Case of Legitimate Rape In August of last year, members of the Steubenville, Ohio High School football team raped a heavily intoxicated 16 year-old West Virginia girl. Those who did not actively participate stood by and did nothing. No, actually they did worse...
Are You Proud to be Irish, Italian, or Indian? What about African American?
Are You Proud to be Irish, Italian, or Indian? What about African American? On this St. Patty’s Day, let’s remember the strength and courage of our forefathers. Crowded “coffin ships” carried Irish immigrants escaping the potato famine to the new world. In many cases,...
Female Drug Dealer
Female Drug Dealer Money can be like a drug. While it is a dirty job, drug dealers represent some of the savviest business people known to mankind. With the exception of the deadly Griselda Blanco, the top earning drug lords have been male. But nowadays it’s clear...
The Opinionated Bitch – On My Absence
The Opinionated Bitch - On My Absence I have been noticeably absent from my column for about 8 weeks. For those who look forward to my weekly rants, I apologize. For those who breathed a collective sigh of relief, tough. I'm back. I would, however, like to offer...
You Can’t Live in Those Gucci Shoes
You Can’t Live in Those Gucci Shoes There was an old woman who lived in a shoe… It’s likely that there are going to be more than a few Gen X women living in their Gucci shoes. Because the way that they are spending, they won’t have much savings left for their...
Time Management and Productivity When (it) Happens
Time Management and Productivity Have you ever had your plans all laid out and ready to be massively productive and then….BAMM your Time Management and Productivity goes right out the window? Somebody, some thing or some event comes and destroys everything. Of...
Flight and Skyfall: The Film Fatales
Flight and Skyfall: The Film Fatales give you two good reasons to get high. Flight. 2012. 138 minutes. Starring Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Nadine Velazquez, Don Cheadle. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. NOW ON DVD. An airline pilot saves a flight from crashing,...
