Author Archives: nancy

Hard lesson to learn

Posted on May 18, 2010 by nancy

Carl Jung said, “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”  I never really got this until I started doing “The Work” by Katie Byron.  The Work is four simple questions that we can … Continue reading →

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Texas hold ’em

Posted on May 10, 2010 by nancy

No I don’t play poker.  But I went to Texas last week to hold my niece and nephews for the first time since they moved down there a couple months ago.  I rented a suite, picked up the kids and … Continue reading →

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How often do we get to a 60th Wedding Anniversary?

Posted on April 26, 2010 by nancy

This past weekend, we celebrated my parents 60th Wedding Anniversary.  It was wonderful being with many siblings, nieces and nephews.  Ironically, one of my nieces who was supposed to be there went in to labor and missed the party.  But … Continue reading →

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The problem with logic

Posted on April 26, 2010 by nancy

Here is a little something that is indisputable mathematical logic. (It also made me Laugh Out Loud.)  Remember, this is a strictly mathematical viewpoint. It goes like this: What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? … Continue reading →

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Values or Behavior?

Posted on April 19, 2010 by nancy

Whenever we feel a conflict between what we know is right vs. what we really want to do, we are experiencing a conflict between our values and our behavior.  When this happens, we have a choice.  We can alter our … Continue reading →

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Aruba, Jamaica, oooh, I want to take you to…

Posted on April 1, 2010 by nancy

CANCUN!  We’re back from a wonderful vacation.  This was my first trip without my laptop and cell phone.  So no email or voicemail for a week.  It was quite an adjustment the first few days.  I kept looking around for something to do … Continue reading →

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Life goes on…

Posted on March 8, 2010 by nancy

This past weekend, we had a baby shower for my niece Jessica.  She and her husband are expecting their baby boy in May.  It was a bittersweet event for me.  On the one hand, I’m getting ready to welcome my … Continue reading →

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The solution to regret

Posted on March 3, 2010 by nancy

This may sound like a “no-brainer” but if you don’t have clear goals, that’s the first problem. A goal or a vision of what you want – long term – is the first step. So whether it’s to lose 20 … Continue reading →

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Pain of discipline or regret

Posted on March 3, 2010 by nancy

Awhile back, I heard a quote that stopped me in my tracks. Jim Rohn, America’s foremost business coach who recently passed away, said: “We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.” … Continue reading →

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Trapped in the Keys!

Posted on March 3, 2010 by nancy

Believe me – there are worse things in life.  Due to the storm that hit the Northeast last week, I was “stuck” in the Keys with my friends Patti and David.  As you can see from the pics, I was … Continue reading →

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