Monthly Archives: October 2009

Instead of focusing on all of the things you don’t have… Be grateful for all you do have. You have a lot.

Is determined by what you do, how you live, how you love, your value system and the way you impact this Earth and the others who live on it with you. It is not determined by what is done to … Continue reading →

If you choose to be lazy, you won’t get things done If you choose not to plan, you’ll be hit with more uncertainty If you choose not to set boundaries, you’ll feel violated If you choose not to stand up … Continue reading →

  *Not sure who took this one but I would love to give credit.  It’s very clever!

“There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom,” Anais Nin

Interested in knowing what they are?  Check out my latest piece for Glamour here.

and make your own footprints. You decide where you will go.

I was speaking with a friend this morning about the importance of adjusting our communication styles to accodate the comfort levels of the the person with whom we are speaking (this is especially important when doing business).  So many of us say, … Continue reading →

“No” and “Yes” are complete sentences. You control who you know. You should never speak a “yes” if it’s dripping with guilt. You have everything you need to make your life better. Things are not always- or even often-what they … Continue reading →

You absolutely must keep moving forward. You’re here and this is your life. Yes, there will be pain. Yes, there will be setbacks. You can make it to your Emerald City and find your way home to safety and happiness. … Continue reading →

You have everything you need to be your very best.

Feel the cool of the breeze/the warmth of the sun on your cheeks. Run and get your heart pumping. Have a little crush. Laugh with great abandon. Push yourself physically. Taste something yummy. See something new. Step out of your … Continue reading →

Is often just accepting what has happened.

The reason is that you are absolutely worth having your own back.

It’s better to just wipe your hands, walk away and move on. That’s closure enough.

The Outliers:  A fun little read that makes you re-think your path to success. Beef Bourguignon: Have you tried this?  Amazing! Dropping The Grudge: You don’t have to live with the person in your life but let. it. go. Ricky … Continue reading →

If you have ever found yourself in the uncomfortable position of having to hand over a mouthful of dry, crunchy truth, you know that while honesty might be  the “best” policy,  it isn’t always the easiest.  Though, recent events have made me ponder … Continue reading →

Couples Retreat- Painful. Law Abiding Citizen- Mindless fun with an opening scene that’s not for the faint of heart (seriously, very disturbing) and an ending that will annoy you.  Gerard Butler is great. The Proposal:  Starts off just OK and … Continue reading →

To be attractive- one must be kind, wise, curious and witty. For what fun, but none, is to be found in just pretty?

When you do not care, you do not care enough to hate.

As someone who thinks the 20-50 year-old Al Pacino knocked just about every other man off of the shelf of good looking men (except Elvis, of course), all I can say is, what a lucky woman. Do you think the … Continue reading →

 My friend just got this as an internal memo and thought it would be good to share.  I agree, so here it is! H1N1 FLU SYMPTOMS VS. COMMON COLD Given the flu season is upon us and all the media … Continue reading →

“It’s only with the heart that one can see rightly; what’s most important is invisible to the eye.” -From “The Little Prince”

Sometimes I wonder what this world is coming to.  Please be prepared to have your heart broken.

With the cold weather upon us, many of us will be spending more time indoors which means we will likely become more aware of the spirit of our home.  How does the state of your space make you feel?  Is … Continue reading →

Remain focused, not frantic. Work from a place of determination, and not desperation. Be honest about you are, and who you hope to be. Accept that everyone might not be your friend, but you can still remain friendly. Be both … Continue reading →

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That eating a breakfast that is high in fat will lead to a lower tolerance for stress throughout the day?  A study at The University of Calgary (led by Dr. Tavis Campbell) showed that those who ate a breakfast that … Continue reading →

There are plenty of people with an attractive shell but not enough with an attractive soul.

Open your heart, open your mind, open your contact book, open your ears, open your mouth, open your eyes and the world will open up to you.

Elinor Ostrom has become the first woman to win the Nobel Prize (for Economics). CONGRATULATIONS, Ms. Ostrom! Smart, self-suffient, dedicated women are downright gorgeous!

Between women’s magazines claiming “real women” don’t wear o-4′s and flat-out mean people like Karl Lagerfeld making comments like this, the fashion industry leaves no room for any of us to feel good about ourselves. Why not just accept the … Continue reading →

Interested in hearing a little bit of the new MJ song?  Click here. Such a sad irony in the title.

Son of NY Philanthropist and Socialite, Brooke Astor, has been found guilty of having given himself an unauthorized pay raise ($1 Million to be exact) as well as being an all-out greedy and manipulative so-and-s0.  Click here to read one of hundreds of … Continue reading →

Three Iranian protestors have been sentenced to death.  This is just wrong. Let us all be grateful for our ability to speak up and out.

When I was just starting to make a little headway into my career as a writer, I pitched and sold an article to For Me Magazine called, “Go on a Money Diet” and secured an interview with Suze Orman, who … Continue reading →

This morning, I took a step outside into a frighteningly cold temperature for an early October day and walked to the Dunkin Doughnuts at the end of my block.  The warmth of the small little coffee shop greeted me with … Continue reading →

Questions of the day has been updated.

I have just come across a bebe ad in which the model is completely naked aside from a jacket, necklace, ring and earrings.  Um. Here’s one they have for perfume. I am no prude but looking at a woman who … Continue reading →

My article, 8 Habits That Wreck (Even Great) Relationships has been published on Yahoo Personals (originally for Glamour).  Check it out if you are interested in knowing what the habits are (and feel free to share your own tips below!)

A great pair of black, brown and neutral shoes. A perfectly tailored suit or LBD* Something “Black Tie” Appropriate (This means a tux for men and a long, formal gown for women) A nice belt and a “wear with anything” … Continue reading →

That men are more likely to step in and  help a buddy out if he’s trying to court a desirable woman (keep conversation flowing, make positive statements, etc.) but will go MIA if he’s talking to someone less-than-steller. On the … Continue reading →

I know all of you are way too smart to smoke but should you know someone who needs a little encouragement to quit, check out these innovative and powerful anti-smoking ads.

This is so funny (old)

We are all here, all living a life that matters, if not to anyone else, to us. Cherish your days here, honor the days belonging to others, no one has a right to ruin someone else’s life. It’s precious. It’s … Continue reading →

My heart is on fire these days…an amazing feeling. My desire for a life well-lived outweighs all else. You?

Sit up and think. Then… Get up and do.

TheStreet.com writer, David Seamon, discusses some unorthodox ways in which job-seekers have saught employment (including my own story).  Check it out here.

Cheating is an act of lying, deception, fraud, trickery, imposture, or imposition. Cheating characteristically is employed to create an unfair advantage, usually in one’s own interest, and often at the expense of others, [1] Cheating implies the breaking of rules. … Continue reading →