Wall of happiness
Last weekend friends and fellow authors, June Cline, Sandy Weaver Carmen and I set out on the road to participate in the Southern Women’s Show in Savannah, Georgia where we had a booth to sell our books. I talk and write about enjoying life and doing good. June is a humorist and Sandy does programs on happiness. We called it our joy, humor and happiness tour. Continue reading
“Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other women who have her back.” Unknown
Sean O’Keefe, me, Vikki Locke and Kimberley Kennedy
This has been one of the best weeks of my professional career. My tribe really outdid themselves.
On Tuesday, January 12th my memoir, Building A Life You Love After Losing the Love of Your Life officially launched with an event at Georgia Public Broadcasting. Continue reading
With Mama at Tallulah Gorge
“Where do you want to go now?” I asked Mama. We were in Clarkesville, the next town north of where she lives. We’d driven there after lunch to go to the funeral of her next-door neighbor’s daughter. We’d already had lunch and it was a beautiful day so I didn’t want to go straight back home. Continue reading
When I saw a writing conference onboard an Alaskan cruise I just had to go! Alaska was on my bucket list and the conference was lead by one of my favorite author, Cheryl Richardson.
Here are some photo highlights. Continue reading
Young lady or old woman?
It happened today. For the first time. I always knew it was coming but I guess you’re never prepared.
“Are you using your senior discount today,” the clerk at Kroger asked.
“No,” I said automatically. Then, “What’s the age for senior discount?” I wanted to know how old she thought I looked. Continue reading
I admired Joan Rivers. Yes, she was crude. Yes, she was rude. Yes, she had way too much plastic surgery. She was also a trailblazer and a hard working woman with much to teach us about life and business. I’ve watched her for years and saw the documentary of her life which gave an inside view of the woman behind the character. As the world pays tribute now in the days after her death, here are some things I learned from observing Joan Rivers that many of us can apply to our own businesses. Continue reading
“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.”
–Sydney J. Harris, Author “Winners and Losers”
Wispy Clouds
“Just relaxing.”
This is the answer I sometimes get when I ask one of my male friends what he’s doing or what he’s been up to. On the other hand most of my women friends are likely to say something like Continue reading
Can you believe I finally found a card to “Mama?” Not “Mother” or “Mom”?
Myra and Mama
Several years ago I was frustrated trying to find a birthday card for Mama on her birthday. I wrote a poem for her instead. Later when I published the small gift book, “Mama Always Says…” I included the poem and story of why I wrote it. She loves it! In fact, if you go by the store where she works, she may pull out a copy and do a book signing for you right there!
In honor of Mother’s Day I’m reprinting the “Ode to Mama” and poem from the book. Although I finally found a card to “Mama” this poem explains why I love my Mama. I think you’ll agree, they just don’t make cards for Mamas who are strong, sassy and bold! Continue reading
“Surround yourself with people who are going to lift you higher.” Oprah Winfrey
Sallie Krawcheck with leadership team of
85 Broads Atlanta Chapter
Did you ever hear the one about the farmer who took his mutt to the dog show? As the story goes, this old farmer heard that a highfalutin dog show was coming to town so he started cleaning up his old mongrel to take to the show. A neighbor saw him making preparations and asked, “Now, come on! Do you really think that ole dog is gonna win anything?”
“No,” replied the farmer. “He won’t win but, Man! Won’t he be in good company!”
I love to ski. That’s amazing since failed beginner ski class twice.
When I married in the early 90’s my husband and his friends had a well-established annual ski trip. I couldn’t go because the timing interfered with the job I had at the time. Finally when I left that job I had the chance to join the trip. Less than enthusiastically I said, “I’ll give it a try.” I wanted to be a good sport and I wanted to please my husband but let’s face it. I don’t like cold and I’m not athletic. I did have visions of sipping hot cocoa by the fire and reading a book while the guys skied. Continue reading
Enjoy Life and Do Good! 