Monthly Archives: August 2009

You Are Beautiful As You Are.

  Check out Dove’s “Evolution of Beauty” video.

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Ten Songs Guaranteed to Drop-Kick a Case of the “Monday’s”

Billy Jean Hung Up I believe in you Welcome to the Jungle Slither Man in the Box Sway  Mambo Italiano  (Rosemary Clooney is awesome and who doesn’t love Sophia Loren pics?) Special Guest Stars Bailamos  She Bangs

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Bite Marks

Last week, I was speaking to a sibling of a friend who was very worried about money and looking for work.  A talented young woman (and a student seriously worried about cash), I offered to pass along her portfolio to … Continue reading

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Your Legacy

Brenda Della Casa Each day is a chance to make better choices, to reflect, learn and evolve, to set aside differences and move past grudges, to move on from old hurts. Each moment is a chance to make changes to … Continue reading

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Dumb Mistake, Bright Idea

On Friday evening, while getting ready for a meticulously-planned night on the town, I picked up my favorite red dress from the dry cleaners and headed home.  Two glasses of champagne later, there was mascara on it and being the brilliant and patient … Continue reading

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Ever Considered…

Getting a year-long membership pass to your local museum? Donating your old clothes to a halfway house or domestic violence shelter? Giving your old books to a local library? Volunteering a few hours a month to help make your community … Continue reading

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A Favorite

 Khalil Gibran is (in my opinion) one of the most amazing and talented writers who have ever lived.  I wanted to share one of his lesser-known works with you.  This poem makes me think of our present society.  What do … Continue reading

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Look it Up!

A posse ad esse

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Enjoying The Ride

While taking a drive yesterday afternoon, My friend and colleague, Hannah Shapiro, noticed she had a little companion.   She stopped and  took this adorable photo.  It was too cute not to share with all of you

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10 Things To Do This Weekend

Go and see Inglorius Bastards, Julie & Julia or some other featured presentation. Meet someone for a crisp cocktail and then go and hit up a new restaurant.  For a totally retro/fun eve, go dancing afterwards. Check out the “Time … Continue reading

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Heartbreaking

Growing up in Northern California, I remember the kidnappings of both Jaycee Dugard and Polly Klass.  There was something so haunting about seeing the faces of missing little girls, both close to my own age, staring back at me from flyers that had … Continue reading

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Sad

Isn’t it a shame how quickly some forget the pains they once felt at the hands of another, the humiliation of feeling like an outcast, the sting they once felt when their dignity had been ripped away from them? The … Continue reading

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Would You Find This Sexy or Scary?

Some women like a direct man while others will find him downright scary.  What is your opinion?  If a man, how would you handle a woman leaving you this message? http://melodymaker.posterous.com/the-reason-some-girls-stay-single-very-funny

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A Few Cinderella Was a Liar Covers From Around The World

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Rather Than Try and Take What Belongs To Someone Else…

Find something and make it all your own.

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Good Intention Is Great…

But the execution of that good intention is even better.

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It’s Quite Possible

To be a better leader than person.

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It Happens

You’re not always going to  say the right thing, do the right thing, act the right way, eat the healthy thing, get off of the couch, make the right joke, be the best partner/friend… We’re all human. Just keep moving, … Continue reading

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You Set The Terms

You are the one who creates the boundaries in your life, and when someone makes you uncomfortable, you are responsible for speaking up and saying so. You are the one who decides how you will act and react.  No one … Continue reading

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Ignite Your Passion & Stay Focused

Being successful starts with being passionate and committed.  If you are resenting something, you’ll never do your best, and half-hearted efforts rarely lead anyone to greatness. Think about what you want to do. Accept that there are parts of the … Continue reading

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Go Ahead, Take a Chance

Be a little vulnerable. Love with great abandon. Laugh a little too loud. Dance alone. Push yourself a little.

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We Are All Beautifully Human. No One is Perfect (and that’s OK!)

In my small effort to help balance out expectations and deflate the enormous pressure many people feel to look and be perfect, I am posting a few pictures of celebs many men and women look up to as being flawless. … Continue reading

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Flower Power

A study at Rutgers State University (NJ) showed that floral arrangements not only drop-kick depressing thoughts and lower anxiety levels but also improve the social behavior of those in the room with the flowers.  A very good reason to pick up … Continue reading

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To Do For Another…

Is to do for yourself.

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What Controls You?

Whether it be thoughts, coffee, cigarettes, a guilt-infusing relationship, think about the things that keep you trapped. Un-stick Yourself.

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Your Journey

Is a series of lessons and experiences. Should you wish to repeat them time and time again, you may. Should you wish to move on, you may. You know what is best for you.

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Be Mindful

Think about how your actions will effect your life and the lives of those around you.  Take comfort in knowing that kindness, enthusiasm, joy, understanding and encouragement on your part can change the life of another. The twists and turns of … Continue reading

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We Are In Total Control Of Our Destiny

Take a moment and think about what it would feel like to step out of the passenger’s seat and get behind the wheel, map-in-hand and to drive yourself to the destination you have been talking about for years.  Imagine the … Continue reading

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Make a Splash This Week

Create a little ripple effect for yourself. Why not?

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Reminder

You are a gorgeous and important part of this world and there are many people who would be lost without you.

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Love Yourself

Respect yourself. Honor yourself. Forgive yourself. Be honest with yourself. Change what needs to be changed without worry that you will lose yourself. Protect what is beautiful about you.

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Five Things

What are five things you want to accomplish this week? Who are five people you want to reach out to this week? What are five things you want to avoid this week? What are five things you want to eat … Continue reading

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Throw 50 Darts

And odd’s are you’ll get a bulls-eye or two. Achievement is usually followed by excessive effort and strong focus.

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TIME

It’s the greatest gift you can give another human being.  Your undivided attention for 10 minutes is worth an hour of you halfheartedly paying attention. Try it!

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What Does “Success” Look Like To You?

Is it having everyone know who you are? Is it related to money? Is it found in helping others? Is it attached to a constant flow of work? What does it mean to be successful to you?

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10 Things To Do This Week

Have lunch al fresco with a good book or newspaper Check out a local museum Visit a botanical garden Call up a friend or loved one and take a sunset walk Have an Iced Mocha and a cookie Pick up a … Continue reading

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Just Awful

A woman in Malaysia has had her caning postponed until after Ramadan.  32 year old, Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno, is a model and mother of two who drank beer in public two years ago and was forced to pay a … Continue reading

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Shameful

Hypocrisy at its best. What do you think?

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Dignity

Carry it with you. Hand over a piece to others.

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Life Keeps Moving On…

Through the disappointments, through the break-up’s, through the worries and through the low points. You may not have the energy to run… You may need to sit and rest a while… But keep moving… You’ll make it to the other … Continue reading

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And So, What If It’s True…

Now what?

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This Week

Do all you can to take control of time and to stay ahead of life as you know it.  Get up a little earlier, move a little faster, tone down your “to-do” list.  Do what you can to stay on … Continue reading

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A Few Perfect Songs

I adore these songs and wanted to share them with you this lovely Monday morning.  So Cruel by U2 The Scientist by Coldplay Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow by Amy Winehouse Layla by Eric Clapton (Acoustic)

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Negative Thoughts

Negative life.

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Lewis Carroll

“She generally gave herself very good advice, (though she very seldom followed it).”

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There’s Always A Reason…

In the center of a bad choice. Sometimes it’s worth finding, Others it’s worth leaving, and most of the time it’s not all that impressive.   Agree or Disagree?

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Go Out…

And do inventive, creative, loving and imaginative things.

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If You’re Going To Do It…

Put your heart into it and stand behind it.  Anything worth doing and placing your name on deserves your greatest efforts.

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What’s For Dinner?

How about… Halibut with a Parsley-Lemon Sauce Leek Potato Soup (paired with your favorite sandwich or salad) Chicken Stir-Fry Wraps Hanger Steak with Apple Bistro Salad and Matchstick Fries Carrot Macaroni and Cheese Rigatoni with Squash and Prawns Tomato, Prosciutto and … Continue reading

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Too Often We Forget…

 that being here on this Earth, experiencing “life” is a blessing and something we only get to do once (that we know of). The ups, the Downs, the boring days, the exciting moments, the love, the heartache, the laughter, the … Continue reading

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