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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 [...]
Avoid a run in with the SUPER bug this holiday season.
Celebrating Thanksgiving normally marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season and the stress that goes with it. Flu season is in full swing and germ threats are higher and recent news reports have highlighted the dangers of MRSA, a strain of drug-resistant staph infection.
While MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) has been found in hospitals [...]
Smart Holiday Shopping
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches I am reminded that I have to begin saving my pennies for the holiday gift giving season. But with rumors of an economy detieriorating smack dab in the middle of the holiday season it’s tough to plan ahead and justify early spending even when the temptations of store CLOSEOUTS around every [...]
A Modern Woman’s Lessons from Election 2008
There was a lot at stake for working women and their families in this historic election, including pay equity, education, healthcare and retirement security. I paid close attention to the facts before voting this election. Besides the obvious, I made many other observations and took some notes to take into consideration during future elections.
I’ll [...]
Are States UNITED during elections?
As the time to close polls during this important election near, I am noticing a pattern in the frequency of problems that voters have experienced today at the polls…confusion, poor planning, inadequate training, precinct resources, staff and technology glitches seem to be a reoccurring problem across the country during each election.
I remember having heard about [...]
Peace.
On Friday, I attended my college’s Alumnae Board meeting and Promise of Peace fundraising campaign kick off event on the college grounds. The President of Peace College, Laura Bingham, who is always full of energy and inspiration shared this quote with us…
Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no [...]
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