How many is too many?

Pink Summer Shoes

Antsy.  Pacing.  Unsettled.  I can’t stand how many shoes are in my closet.  WHAT???  Did I just say that?  Do I have a fever?  What the heck is going on?   I run down the list of the usual anxiety-producing suspects:  Hot flashes?  Nope, they have taken a vacation.   Taxes?  Nope, they’re paid.  Health?  Hmm, I do need to schedule my next dental cleaning and PAP, but I have no dire premonition.  Still puzzled, I grab my … [Read more...]

Stop Pretending You Don’t Know

Whale Tail out of water

 “Oh, my god!  Mom, I think I just saw a whale!  Yes!  I see the tail!  Oh my god!  There’s the spray again!”  I leapt off my cozy sofa to stand in front of the giant window in my living room, my eyes widened to see as much of the ocean in front of me as I could.   “Do people on the beach see it?” my mom asked.    I moved my gaze to the beach.  “They do!  There’s a family standing still, lined up looking where I’m … [Read more...]

Perfectionistas & Other Nightmares

Red Devil's Pitchfork

Years ago I read that the Dali Lama told Oprah there is no such thing as “perfect” when she asked him what his perfect day looked like.  She and her audience gasped then laughed at themselves. I’m trying to remember to laugh at myself often these days as I implement some new healthy habits.  I want to do it “right” and be “perfect” in my new habits.  Can you relate?  If so, keep reading.  If you are the Dali Lama, well, I hope … [Read more...]

Birthday Meltdown – Gurus, Contraception & Cigarettes

Birthday candles

Somewhere between last week’s New Moon, Spring Equinox and my birthday, I got feisty.  March 22 was a big day.  I received an email from MoveOn.org requesting money to buy more airtime for a commercial.  “What now?” I wondered, jadedly, clicking the play arrow to watch the video.   Contraception One by one, four young women spoke outrageous comments about women’s contraception and right to choose. Turns out, they were quoting … [Read more...]

Missing The Magic? Five Easy Steps to Feel It Again!

Magic woman w:wand & laptop

“How can I be blasé about my 5 star view of the Pacific Ocean?  What’s wrong with me?” I wondered, sipping my coffee on an overcast morning.  I used to greet my Auntie Pacifica each day and observe her state of mind.  Was she ruffled by the wind, smooth and silky, blue or gray?  Lately, I barely notice my view that millions of people only get to experience on vacation.  Talk about a guilt & gulp moment. What is Blasé, … [Read more...]

red door

 “The door of January 2012 is closing,” I mused aloud as I walked beside my beloved ocean last week.  I did not panic, quicken my pace or give in to the part of me that loves to check off everything on a list as quickly as possible.  My plan for January was simple: complete the re-write on four chapters of my book between client calls, speaking engagements and stowing holiday decor.  I’ve de-Christmased, spoken at the conference, but … [Read more...]

Wide-Eyed Dolphin

Two dolphin

 I was just on the phone with my writing buddy Lauren (we write together almost every morning).  Halfway through our “good morning, how ya doing?” check in, I glanced out the window and saw my beloved dolphin pod come up for air.  I squealed, leapt from my chair and went to the window.  Lauren asked, “What are they saying to you?”  I replied tentatively, “There’s always hope?”     Dolphin, Dolphin, Dolphin! I focused … [Read more...]

Two Holiday Survival Tips That Matter!

Overwhelmed woman christmas

If you are anything like me, you have more than 100 unread emails full of business advice, learning opportunities, and cyber deals of the day.  And, like me, you may feel compelled to complete a 2011 goal come hell or high water.  You may also feel guilty about what you didn’t start or complete in 2011.  Well, don’t let your saboteurs or the online marketing gurus steal your holiday joy!  Wherever you are is just fine!  Just published … [Read more...]

How Big Is It?

green_question_mark_with_big_shadow

How big is it? … the problem I mean.  That’s the question I’m pondering after all the email responses to my article published on task.fm.  (Click on over to see what’s causing all the hoopla!)  In the article, I answered the question posed:  “How can high-ranking women in business deal with disrespectful, old-fashioned male executives?”    I got naked and shared personal experiences of disrespect, including: the porn images … [Read more...]

Trick or Treat!

Frank IV & Cat; Halloween 1968 3

I loved everything about Halloween as a kid – from picking out costumes and candy to the decorations my mom put up.  At four, I already knew animal print was fashionable, evidenced by this photo!  (My brother looks like he is anything but pleased to be taking this picture with his kid sister, though my mother swears he was just trying to look like a “tough pirate”!) I didn’t know then that Halloween borrows from ancient holidays like … [Read more...]