Aug 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
When my first boyfriend and I broke up, I fell to the floor crying, feeling very sorry for myself, although I had played a major role in the breakup. I then proceeded to spend a week sponsoring Ben and Jerry’s lovely children through college. Since I have many food...
Jul 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
A lot of what I learned years ago riding and caring for horses in high school is analogous to productivity. The metaphorical lessons still come to me in the shower… Have you ever combed a horse’s tail? It can be a knotty affair. (And be careful-stand to the side, not...
Jul 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Birth is as safe as life gets. – Harriette Hartigan On Sunday I gave birth to my first child. He weighed 10 lbs, 7 oz and I delivered him 100% naturally. I am very proud of that. Someday I will detail all that went into making this lifelong dream a reality. Until...
Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Freedom is never given; it is won. -A. Philip Randolph What do you think of this quote? In the last few weeks I have had to fight for my freedom and have learned just how true this concept is. As a self-employed American with wonderful clients, I usually don’t have to...
Jun 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
The other night I watched Pumping Iron, a 1977 documentary about bodybuilders, focused on Arnold Schwarzenegger. This Joumorous quote by Arnold struck me: “The body isn’t used to lifting nine, ten, eleven, twelve reps…that makes the body grow- going through this...
Jun 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
My older sister was an emergency room nurse for many years. She mentioned to me recently that they used this motto in the ER to train staff and I felt like my brain flipped upside-down- “Waaaaiiit, don’t you mean the opposite…?” but then I understood it. It’s actually...