A Priceless Gift

When my Father passed away , he left his 5 children an Ethical Will.On this paper, he expressed the way he hoped his children would live their lives and treat others. I was so inspired by his words, I wrote one to my 4 children and tucked it away amongst my most...

Networking…A Valuable Tool

In the world of business, networking is one of the most valuable tools for advertising services. I have attended many business related events where the main purpose was to “hear and be heard.” I have stood and watched the best of the best and the worst of...

Attitude Cleansing

They say you are as old as you feel. Why is it that so many 30 something entrepreneurs are walking around complaining of exhaustion and stress. What secret can we “old timers” share to help these young people wake up each day with energy and...

Rules Of Etiquette In Business

I had a meeting the other day with a woman who showed up with a wireless phone piece clipped to her ear. The phone rang at least 3 times while we were talking. It was distracting and annoying….and most importantly, made me feel that my business was not important...

Stop And Enjoy The Moment

I try to surround myself by positive people because it makes me feel good about life. The economy is going through some tough times but if we can keep the sun will come out tomorrow attitude going …everyone will benefit.Truth is…stress can make you really...

It Takes Courage To Make A Change

Today I had a visit with a Doctor who is one of the nicest women on this planet. She truly cares about each and every one of her patients. Though it is never fun to go to the Doctor, I actually look forward to seeing her. She loves what she does and she does it well....

Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone

Tonight I had the opportunity to try out for a variety show that is being produced in early Fall. For months I worked on my comedy act….practicing over and over until I got it right. I’m sure people who know me wondered why…at this stage of...

First Impressions Do Count

First impressions are everything. My Father had an expression…”When you go to the bank to borrow money…wear your best suit.” When a customer enters a place of business and is greeted by a sloppy disheveled person, it makes a very poor first...

The Balancing Act-Work and Play

Life has to be a balancing act of work and play or the stress of never coming up for air can cause all kinds of stress related problems. Sometimes my brain starts getting foggy and I know it’s time to take a break and do something that I find totally relaxing....

Making Ends Meet On A Tight Budget

Years ago when all four children were still living at home, I faced the challenge of making ends meet on a very tight budget. Those years inspired me to become a consumer writer and help others. With the economy being as shaky as it is right now, most people...