In 1970 the book, What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard Nelson Belles was first published. As I began to consider my career options ten years later, my teachers recommended this guide for job-seekers as a great tool to assist me in the process. Now, thirty-five years later, this book came bubbling…
“A bend in the road is not an end in the road . . . unless you fail to make the turn.” — Helen Keller
My three dearest girlfriends are all away for business, managing meetings for their companies. None of them are dedicated meeting planners, but as is often the case, they find themselves in that role as needed. I have grieved for my career as a corporate meeting planner and I think of…
A mere few weeks after Women’s Marches took place throughout our country and around the world, criticism over Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl stomach is unbelievable. Larger issues concerning the rights of females abound but I have to say that scrutiny over a talented and powerful performer wanting to give us all…
The Accessibility features on the iPhone and iPad have been lifesavers for me since my vision became so devastatingly challenged. Today is all about the Flashlight. I used it this morning to find an earring I dropped in my bedroom and it saved both my blood pressure and my knees…
Prior to my vision loss, I was able to do a lot of very cool things. I’ve gone hot air ballooning three times, once over Sedona and her beautiful red rocks, swam with stingray and a dolphin (not at the same time), helicoptered over the Grand Canyon, travelled to Europe…
Piper. Our rescue bird. Playful. Headstrong. Smart. A cuddly parrot, whose eyes reveal the soul of a hundred lifetimes.
I do it on my stomach. He does it on his side. Sleep, people. SLEEP!!! The last time we bought pillows, we drank the marketing Kool-Aid and purchased those specific to how we sleep. Mine is flatter, his is bulkier. When making the bed, I am careful not to mix them up….
I saw online today that Demi Lovato’s $8 million home is in danger of sliding down a cliff. And Rob Lowe is looking for a personal assistant to make sure his jacuzzi is turned on and that he has coffee all day, among other things. Salary is $70K plus benefits. I…
