State of the Union

Just some talking points I managed to type up while watching…feel free to discuss responsibly, add, or just ponder. Click here to see “coffee cup” purpose.
Trust people with their own money and trust them to grow our economy.
52 straight months of growing jobs – wages are up so are food and gas.
Economic stimulus package [...]

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This is Mommy Blogging

I wish this had happened before the Blog Savannah UnConference. It would have been great for the Working Mommy Bloggers Session.

And you are dern straight these pictures are totally cropped and strategically aimed as to not include my no makeup face. Seriously – did you really? I think not. If Benn can hide behind a [...]

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Sunday Stroll

Tamar Weinberg over at LifeHacker pulls out a post from Mother Tongue Annoyances that strives to help us all with that big Public Speaking Fear. Follow this advice and then come practice it at Toastmasters.
Found out about a great new WordPress Plugin from W-Shadow that will find broken links. Big Thanks to Jamie Harrop for [...]

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Wireless Amber Alerts – Do it Now!

Your inbox gets the “please find this child” email for the umpteenth billion time. It’s a scam. You know it is. But, facts are that children go missing. And there has to be a better way than sorting though spam.
I thought it was a wonderful idea when they installed the Amber Alert signs on [...]

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When to Ask a Doctor for Advice

So, I haven’t been out of pajamas since Monday afternoon. Don’t be jealous – it hasn’t been fun. I think I am getting sawed in half right around my midsection. It’s chick stuff, so I won’t go into it (you’re welcome). However, it is not normal for me, so it is starting to get me [...]

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I Shaved My Legs For This?

What most women won’t tell you or admit to is the fact that many of us shave our legs a lot less in the winter than in the summer. Obvious reasons are that shaving is a pain and the winter usually means covered up legs. But, we still do it occasionally – and a [...]

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Weight Watchers Stinks

Ok, so maybe Weight Watchers doesn’t stink – the fact that I am on it does. I gained 15 pounds in 2007 – after I lost ALL the baby weight from Morgan’s birth in February! That train stops today – well yesterday.
First, let me note a few things to hedge off the “OMG – April [...]

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Sunday Stroll

Yeah – I know it’s Monday…just pretend with me and we will continue right along…
Tim over at Network Marketing Journey calls it like it is and tasks you to find the hole.
Craig Harper points out the difference between Talking and Communicating…notice that it is your responsibility- not the other guy’s.
Jay Thompson, THE Phoenix Real Estate [...]

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Meet Lani

Inspired by Slideshare’s World’s Best Presentation Contest winner “Meet Henry,”  I’ve decided to give you a glimpse into who I am.
Click here to view “Meet Lani”
I would be most interested in seeing next “Meet April,” “Meet Liz,” “Meet Terry,” “Meet Jay” and “Meet Vicki.”

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Sunday Stroll

First – Big News about two Blogger Hook ups
BlogSavannah UnConference happens January 25th. If you are close or can get close – come on out. Ginger Heidel and I are unfacilitating the Working Mommy Blogger breakout session. Registration is here. You can read more about it

From Me
Fitz Haile of the [...]

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Life is Like Hot Chocolate

I don’t usually read email forwards, but this one from my friend Megan Dyson was short enough to skim.  It caught my attention and I read it two, three, then four times.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, what a blessing!
A group of graduates, well established in their careers, were talking [...]

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Sunday Stroll

We may walk a bit longer today since last weekend…well we won’t rehash technical difficulties
P is for Positive Intent – Patti says (among other insightful things)
This isn’t about being a pollyanna and unrealistic. It’s about eliminating opportunities for anger in your life – and sometimes it’s about opening the door for dialogue. If [...]

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A House Divided

The 2008 Sugar Bowl was played on New Years Day. My Dawgs were there. So were my Hawaii Warriors. It was a tough game day at Dad’s house.
Get the story on this picture at Joyful Jubilant Learning

While the house was divided, the game was not. And while we are Dawgs through [...]

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We’re up…I think

The holidays were amazing!

My sister had my niece 7 weeks early. All are fine, but Phylisa is still in the hospital. She should come home soon. Ain’t she pretty!
Both of my babies decided to get matching pairs of double ear infections.
Babies also decided to get mommy and daddy sick too.
My website crashed – hard

Notice that [...]

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Not yet ready to return to our regularly scheduled programming

So, the idea was that I would lay low for the holidays. It was the holidays, after all. Add to that some sick kids and a cold myself, seemed like the perfect time for some time off. Then, when the New Year rang in, so would I. Back to work and back to the web.
Then [...]

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