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Five material things I’m currently loving on: Betsey Johnson bras. I’m not a huge Betsey fan, so how I ended up with my first one is a mystery. Not only do they fit, but they’re super cute. Here’s hoping she expands her line. Brooks Running Shoes. When the triathlon store in Vegas suggested I try […]
Some think that strength is physical; the ability to break a plank or lift 300 pounds. But, strength is also: – Not crying in front of your kids and pretending everything is okay – It’s finishing a meal and walking out quietly after your finance tells you he’s not in love – It’s saying “I […]
The quote, “The more things change, the more they stay the same,” seems to describe Superbowl XLII vs. XLIII perfectly. What stayed the same? The majority of ads contained NO URL. Once again, sites weren’t ready for the traffic. You’d think they’d learn from last year. You think someone would warn them. But, NOOOOO. I […]
Managing people is a tough job. It’s also an art form that few people excel at. Before you sign onto a job that involves having people report directly to you, make sure you can do the below things. Of course, a lot of other things make up rock star managers, but this is a rant […]
For the last week, I’ve sat and watched as everyone settles instead of fighting. It’s frustrating. It’s wrong. Part of me understands it. Part of me doesn’t. The part that understands? I understand being tired and so worn down and frustrated that giving in is 10 times easier than continuing the fight. I understand that […]
Do you remember the first time you realized you were in love? Do you remember the first time you said, “I love you” to someone besides a family member? I do. In fact, I remember it down to the toenail polish I was wearing (bright coral). My trip back to Florida brought that moment into […]
As I was doing some cleaning, I ran across this quote: Somehow I can’t believe there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a man who knows the secret of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C’s. They are Curiosity, Confidence, Courage, and Constancy […]
I wrote about my 10 Pet Peeves here, but I have a few more 🙂 People who use their cell phones anytime they are with a small group. i.e. during dinner. Alan Wolk’s post touches on it slightly; you’re not being social if you’re alienating yourself with your phone. Besides being downright disrespectful, you’re also […]
I can’t pinpoint why, but I am insanely and madly in love with the Giant Cherry Spoon. Okay, it’s official name is, “Spoonbridge and Cherry,” but that just sounds boring. After getting home and looking at some additional pictures, I realized there’s a fairly large lake around the sculpture. It’s a good thing I was […]
I also smell hope. I like change. Actually, I LOVE change; after the fact. But, hope? Hope, to me, is silly, stupid and pointless. As Yoda said, do it or don’t do it. There’s no “try”. Hope is like trying. Stop hoping and do it… or don’t do it. So, that’s what I’m doing… I’m […]