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How I Am Anticipating a Year of Change

Last updated on April 1st, 2012 at 12:21 pmI can feel “change” peeking at me from just around the corner.  Perhaps its change and progress together.  I’ve had the dream of becoming an accomplished equestrian for a long time, but this year is the first time in a very long time that I’ve made actual progress towards it. I think…
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Realizing a Book Publishing Dream One Step at a Time

Last updated on February 20th, 2023 at 02:04 pmAs part of my book publishing dream, I attended a workshop in San Francisco with my writing coach Ellen Sussman. I’ve completed the next milestone for my book–100 pages! 100 pages feel significant. I’d never written anything longer than 40 pages before. How did I do it? A page at a time,…
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Enjoy The Little Things Along The Way

Last updated on July 27th, 2014 at 10:23 pmWhat a nice, quiet, relaxing weekend. I had my 10 year old daughter all to myself. With my husband at my older daughter’s volleyball tournament all weekend, my youngest and I got to hang out and do whatever we wanted. I took full advantage of this rare opportunity! Of course, she wanted…
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A Super Bowl Win Does Not An Overnight Success Make

Last updated on October 25th, 2019 at 02:17 am Overnight success is a lie. To be good at anything we need practice, and practice takes time. The idea of overnight success is ludicrous, even if the press lives to tell us differently. Those who have made it through to grab the brass ring say, “You’ll think you are on the…
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Remember The Inspiration When In Doubt

Last updated on July 27th, 2014 at 10:24 pmThis past week I started a new semester at Grad school and for all my excitement, I ended with insecurity. My dream to become a international artist seems so far away. When I look around and see the time and dedication my peers are contributing I feel humbled. My conclusion is I…
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How I Keep Asking After No

Last updated on October 1st, 2014 at 03:49 pmRemember my post from last week, Multiple Streams Of Income – Do Kids Count, about my son and his entrepreneurial quest? He is kicking butt. His fashion blog has  photos now (thanks to Ray’s photography).  Several girls have commented on his photos on MySpace, some quite graphically, on how he looks for…
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