Archive for December, 2008

Out with the old and in with the New Year

I just received this beautiful quote in an email:
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.”
T. S. Eliot
Tomorrow is the last day of 2008.
Today, I am thankful for all of the people, places and experiences, triumphs [...]


Me in 6 Words

This morning, on the Today Show I heard of a new book that asks “famous people” to summarize their lives in just 6 words.
The book: Not Quite What I Was Planning: Six-Word Memoirs by Writers Famous and Obscure by Rachel Fershleiser (Editor), Larry Smith (Editor)
It’s been on my mind all day. How could [...]


There’s no place like New York during the Holidays

Christmas in New York
While the city was not yet covered in snow, but the streets have been filled with the sights and sounds of the holiday season since before Thanksgiving.
Watch the video to experience the city through my eyes…
I traveled to the city in November and experienced the early excitement of the holiday season [...]


Thrifty Spending Is Nifty This Holiday Season

Last week, I purchased refreshments, cups and ice for over 100 people, holiday cookies for 3 holiday gatherings, candy for almost 3000 career fair attendees — all under $100.
Believe it or not, that was pricey. I’m a bargain shopper. Always have been and if I hit the lottery tomorrow — will continue to be. [...]


Duke Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear Ball bring Warm and Fuzzy Fun To The Triangle

My friend Amanda works for Speedway Children’s Charities in Charlotte. She knows that I work on youth and education outreach at NBC 17 and she thought of me when she had some extra seats at her table to the Duke Teddy Bear Ball this past weekend.
Friday evening at the Durham Marriott Civic Center in support [...]