With all the buzz about Wall Street, job losses, and the world economy, I thought that when I asked a teenage friend of mine how her father’s business was doing, she would respond with a qualified answer. I was surprised to hear her say, “Oh, I don’t know. I don’t understand that stuff…”. I ... Views: 1197
So many of us are worried about the state of the economy and benefits being cut when just a short time ago, not much of either really concerned us. Unfortunately, many of us who thought we were “safe” from the perils of a misguided life or even “bad luck” find ourselves in the same predicament ... Views: 1180
I recently returned from my ninth week-long trip to Aruba with my fiancé. We spent our time relaxing under a tree and swimming at the beach during the day and then sharing exquisite dinners and romantic walks in the evenings. We had a lot of fun but didn’t take any photos because since we had ... Views: 1123
In my coaching sessions with clients, I realized that the way many people define a “successful” relationship is limited to only those that result in marriage. Well, I am here to tell you that is not necessarily the case. When you are in a relationship with someone, as you put certain things ... Views: 2108
Have you ever flipped a coin to help you make a choice? Have you ever heard a comment like, “The forecast for her wedding day is a hurricane… that’s not a good a sign!” or thought, “If I make it through this green light, I will take that as a sign that I should stop at the mall and buy that ... Views: 3175
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My generation grew up watching Mary Tyler Moore proudly hold her own in the boorish business world, Edith innocently defy Archie’s intolerance, and Maude argue for social reform. We read about the “women’s movement” in Cosmopolitan magazine, while Cher broke new ... Views: 1309