I am reading quite the amazing book right now – ‘ target=_blank>Outliers: The Story of Success. It’s written by Malcolm Gladwell, and I loves his previous books, The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference’ target=_blank>The Tipping Point and Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking’ target=_blank>Blink, so I was eager to [...]
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25
Jan
Freedom & Bananas
Published in Bits & PiecesLike a lot of people around the country, I was glued to the television on Inauguration Day. I was struck by how our passing of leadership, from one administration to another, goes rather smoothly when compared to some parts of the world. While many people now debate all the little hiccups of the day, I [...]
18
Jan
Sunday Music: Sex on Fire from Kings of Leon
Published in MusicI think I’ll make Sunday a day for a little musical interlude, sharing with you what I’m listening to on my iPod. Today, it’s Sex on Fire from Kings of Leon. While far more popular in Europe than here, the three brothers have roots here in the the US, calling Tennessee home. The band takes [...]
17
Jan
Between my maturing skin and the environment that I work in, fighting the battle with dry skin often seems like a losing proposition. I count my lucky stars that I’ve discovered products that manage the problem, although nothing I’ve discovered has quite eliminated it. L’Occitane has natural beauty products that are developed and made in [...]
10
Jan
10% Discount Off SkyMall Orders
Published in ShoppingHave you ever paid attention to the Sky Mall magazine in the airplane seat pocket? Sometimes it’s a stand alone magazine, and sometimes in an insert in the in-flight magazine. I am fascinated by all the fun stuff that you can find in that magazine! Some of it, while fascinating, I wouldn’t have a clue [...]
9
Jan
Facebook Explained
Published in Gadgets & GeekinessYou can find me on Facebook, but now I feel like I”m stalking you. Technorati Tags: facebook : Share on Facebook
8
Jan
This? It’s a Skiing Injury
Published in Bits & PiecesI’m currently grounded with a fractured toe and sprained foot. The injury happened when I slipped down the stairs while vacuuming. That’s not a terribly interesting story, so I’m saying it was a skiing injury while I was in the Swizz Alps. If you know me well, you’ll know that it’s an obvious lie. But [...]
4
Jan
Fireworks at Seattle Space Needle – 2009
Published in Bits & PiecesWhat a way to welcome in the New Year! Technorati Tags: Seattle,space needle,fireworks,seattle center,new years eve Share on Facebook
1
Jan
Happy New Year & Welcome 2009
Published in Bits & PiecesIt’s always fun to start the New Year looking forward and thinking about what might come to be. It’s a day full of high hopes and lofty goals. A day when I’m charged up and ready to change myself and the world. Somewhere during the course of the year, and it’s usually sooner rather than [...]
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