This year I have pondered Freedom in a different way than I have in the past. I will share with you a couple of reasons why.1. Freedom to travel, unrestricted, to visit family and friends. Some countries are in a civil unrest right now. Citizens are terrified to travel even to the next city in … Continue reading Let Freedom Ring
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More catching up
Colt fell asleep early! So what you ask? I get to blog, download pictures to share with family and friends, watch a little TV, or whatever else I want to do. Single friends and those without children, take note!Time to share on pregnancy again since that is where I am in life. I looked back … Continue reading More catching up
So much is happening!
Where to begin. First, I hate that I didn't even have one blog posting in May. Of course my husband Joe noticed. It's not like we don't talk, but I know he loves it when I share my thoughts and our experiences for family and friends to see. So here goes with a quick update.1. … Continue reading So much is happening!
Conspiracy Theory
The title of this post may lead you to believe that I am going to go off on a political rant again, but this is a little different. I believe there is a conspiracy by the fashion industry against boys. Now don't laugh, let me explain.Every year at Easter it is the tradition of mothers … Continue reading Conspiracy Theory
Reasons for not posting
Let me list out the many reasons why I haven't been able to post for the past several weeks.1. Travel: Over the past month, I have been traveling with work to NY, Chicago, Boston and Orlando. Next week I will be in Ft. Worth staying at a hotel for another conference. I thank God that … Continue reading Reasons for not posting
Celebrations all around
It is hard to imagine being born on a holiday, sharing your special day of being born with a national holiday. But this is something that my husband Joe has to think of every year. He was born on February 14. Valentines Day for everyone else, but a time of celebrating his birth for our … Continue reading Celebrations all around
Salaries capped at $500,000
I read this article in The New York Times and couldn't help but laugh. Read the article then vote on the Poll to the right.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------February 8, 2009You Try to Live on 500K in This TownBy ALLEN SALKINPRIVATE school: $32,000 a year per student.Mortgage: $96,000 a year.Co-op maintenance fee: $96,000 a year.Nanny: $45,000 a year.We are … Continue reading Salaries capped at $500,000
Did you know?
Here is a great video that I have seen over the past couple of years at my company. In today's world, it really gives you something to think about.http://www.metacafe.com/fplayer/2041910/2008_latest_edition_did_you_know_3_0_from_meeting_in_rome_this_year.swf 2008 Latest Edition - Did You Know 3.0 - From Meeting in Rome This Year - video powered by Metacafe
Are we too connected?
Are we relying on technology too much for relationships and not creating "REAL" friendships?I thought about this as:- I worried that I had not updated my personal blog in a while- I started an account on Twitter (one for me as a representative of my company and one for my company)- I downloaded applications for … Continue reading Are we too connected?
Social Media – Is it too overwhelming?
I did a survey a while back asking people which types of social networking sites they use. I wasn't surprised to see Facebook as the #1.Facebook 75%Myspace 50%TwitterFlikrYouTube 25%LinkedIn 12%I was surprised to see that more people were not on YouTube. I guess I am the only one that loves the "Laughing Baby" video or … Continue reading Social Media – Is it too overwhelming?
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