Winner of the 1 Hour Elevator Introduction Brainstorming Session

17 May By 2 Comments

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The winner of the 1 Hour Elevator Introduction Brainstorming Session – by random selection (literally, I wrote all of your names on pieces of paper, threw them into a bowl, and picked one!) – is Rita who writes the fabulously down-to-earth, self-effacing, and smart do-it-yourself blog called

“This (Sorta) Old Life”

I am looking forward to our chat, Rita!

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While you are cruising the internet, here are a few more links to check out over the weekend…

This awesome street art in Montreal.

This Etsy jewelry shop with unique handmade pieces at very affordable pieces.

This pep talk from Seth Godin.

This peek into the world of “Ladies Who Lunch” in New York City.

Have a nice weekend!

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How Do I Be Happy

15 May By 4 Comments
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  Mid-life is a really complicated time. I suspect it is for many women.  I am done (thankfully!) with all of the physical work involved in caring for young children.  These children are now teens and the work involved is mostly mental and emotional.  They think I should be completely done with looking after them, [...]

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A Happy Mother’s Day

13 May By 12 Comments
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Yesterday was the first Mother’s Day that I have not ended up yelling at my kids. And crying at some point. At dinner, I told them this was my best Mother’s Day ever and they said, “yeah, that’s because you didn’t cry!” Mother’s Day is usually a high-stakes day. Even though I try not to, [...]

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Everyone Needs An Elevator Introduction

9 May By 14 Comments
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You need an elevator introduction. Yes, you, the recently unemployed. Yes, you, the single person who wants to meet someone special. Yes, you, the college graduate who has no idea where to find a job. And yes, even you, the at-home mom. Not an elevator pitch – which you might use to sell a product or service – a simple [...]

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Everyday Is Special Spring Flower Arrangment

30 Mar By 2 Comments
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It has taken me over 10 years of living in the Northeast to accept that Easter does not mean we get to wear sundresses. When I was a little girl, we always had Easter at my glamour-granny’s home in Palm Springs, where everyday life felt like a special party.  Even everyday breakfast - where she would [...]

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