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Buy local

Posted onSeptember 13, 2014Leave a comment

I do try to “buy local” – I want to support the local community, restaurants, farms and shops. Not just because it is convenient or they have the best price (they often don’t), but because I like to get to Read More …

Categoriesbranding, life, opinion, retail, UncategorizedTagsbuy local, entrepreneurship, franchise, global economy, shop owner, where everybody knows your name

Permission to do what you like

Posted onSeptember 12, 2014Leave a comment

I give you – yes you – permission to do what you like…but should you really need my permission – or anyone’s for that matter? Do. What. You. Like. Several years ago, my husband finally decided that he was going Read More …

Categoriesbranding, career, inspiration, life, Uncategorized, workTagschoices, decisions, love, permission, planning, self-confidence, work-life balance

NYC – THE city

Posted onSeptember 11, 2014September 10, 2014Leave a comment

I am in NYC today. Yes, on 9/11/14. I am happy to be here today. I was in NY 13 years ago, just not in THE city. My entire family thought I was… thank goodness I wasn’t. Too many were Read More …

Categoriesart, general, inspiration, lifeTags911, ancestors, city, family, firefighters, history, NYC

Do you listen or wait to talk?

Posted onSeptember 10, 2014Leave a comment

Do you listen or wait to talk when you are with others? I am sure that you have a propensity for one or the other and the type of personality you have dictates this largely… but do you change your Read More …

Categoriescareer, general, inspiration, life, opinionTagsconversation, learning, listening, talking

Doing what you want to do vs. what you think you should do

Posted onSeptember 8, 2014Leave a comment

Doing what you want to do vs. what you think you should do is always a difficult choice. If it’s between cleaning the house and going out to meet friends, it’s a no brainer – the house will wait, you Read More …

Categoriescareer, inspiration, life, opinion, workTagscareer, complicated, decisions, family, goals, time, work-life balance

What if the things you think became true

Posted onSeptember 7, 2014Leave a comment

What if the things you think became true? Would we already have flying cars? Would we be able to leave at the end of the concert (from the jam-packed crazy parking lot) and in an instant be home? Would dinner Read More …

Categoriesinspiration, life, Uncategorized, workTagsfiction, life, thoughts, truth, wants

To College or Not?

Posted onSeptember 6, 2014Leave a comment

The ongoing debate. Is it really worth it? I’ve listened to all the rationale, spoken to people who are economists and actuaries – non-grads and PhDs. If you have talent, can you make a great living at that? Say you Read More …

Categoriesart, career, inspiration, life, opinion, workTagscollege, degree, do what you like, grants, higher ed, learn, profession, scholarships, smart, talented, trade

Does it have to be this OR that?

Posted onSeptember 4, 2014Leave a comment

Does it always have to be this or that? (No, I am not talking about that Seinfeld episode with Jerry and Elaine who wanted both “this AND that”…) but you get the idea. Cassette tapes won over 8 Track VHS Read More …

Categoriesbranding, career, life, retail, UncategorizedTags8 track, bestbuy, beta max, competition, driving success, entrepreneurship, laser disc, seinfeld, sony HD, target, verizon

Kudos to the morning people

Posted onSeptember 2, 2014Leave a comment

I have to hand it to you. YOU – the morning people; you know who you are. You are an inspiration.  I don’t know how you do it…do you feel the same about me? The closest I get to enjoying Read More …

Categoriescareer, general, inspiration, life, opinion, workTagsinspiration, internal clock, morning, sun

Does brand matter?

Posted onAugust 31, 2014August 31, 2014Leave a comment

Does brand matter? If it does matter, does it matter all the time? or just some of the time? or not at all? Last night, my mom and I were discussing essential oil diffusers. In this product arena, brand doesn’t Read More …

Categoriesbranding, general, life, opinion, retail, UncategorizedTagsbrand, features, name, pricing, retailers

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