My dear girlfriend from Britain often talks about cultural differences in a way that only she can. Britain’s unique sayings remind me that some English phrases can certainly raise eyebrows. For example, in Canada we might say “chin up” to someone who is feeling blue, but the Brits have a more direct…
Read MoreI over heard two women talking as I stood looking at the flowers in the market. “Why can’t we see what’s really important until it’s to late?” Asked one to another? As I stood pondering the question the memory of when I had kidney cancer surfaced. I recalled being told, the words…
Read MoreWords – how I adore YOU! My Jen, (Jen Violi – my amazing, heart-centered editor) who helped me unleash my story, Frock Off: Living Undisguised, to the world – makes words sound delicious, frock-alicious and even nutritious. Jen is a true wordsmith – as an editor, she works her magic, and others’ words come…
Read MoreIt’s true … I live, embrace and practice the Pollyanna Principle (overly optimistic way of viewing life) not in spite of my life’s experiences but because of them. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Without this outlook I think I would have succumbed to the fear. I am Pollyanna all the…
Read MoreHave you ever met someone whom you admire and strikes you as having it all together; seeming to be the epitome of success and achievement? Yet, in a quiet moment, they admit to you that they sometime struggle with feeling like an imposter and fearing discovery? I have. Over the years, I…
Read MoreThese days I catch myself laughing and lamenting (at times) over the Jo who once needed to know with 100% certainty what would happen. Oh the angst I must have created for myself, those I loved and who loved me – in spite of my need for control. There was a time…
Read MoreMichael and I travel a lot and this morning it occurred to me how the differences make the best stories. As we made our way to the airport this morning I found myself laughing at the many differences and yet same goal we share – to get to the airport and board…
Read MoreToday while I sat at the beach writing I overheard two people masterminding and building a complete business roll out… Ultimately entrepreneurs create their outcomes and make their our own way. A perk such as working at the beach is just one of the many reasons I love being an Entrepreneur. I…
Read MoreIt’s true; whether we like it or not, our life is a direct reflection of how we live. Every action, thought, dream, desire, accomplishment, and fear play out like a movie – some lives are blockbusters and some are not. If you want to live a different life, a more delicious life,…
Read MoreTwo years ago we opened our hearts and lives to adopt a sweet new puppy into our home. What we thought we were adopting was little puppy who needed a good home – what we got was a teacher. Bella’s life had begun rather precariously. When she was only a few weeks…
Read MoreOr should it be pass the pie… Of late I have heard several people say, “oh that’s my competition” or “the market is too small for me to collaborate.” Well that’s simply not true, it’s stinkin thinkin! Pee-ew! Scarcity breeds scarcity. It serves no one and nothing! Thinking big and collaborating serves…
Read MoreWith technology and access to world news one need not look far for evidence of loss and sadness. There is news all around us. Daily, on social media, we see the announcements of the loss of loved ones and atrocities of mankind. This constant access can create a sense of melancholy and…
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