“I’ve never wanted to be a lady who lunches. I’ve always wanted to be a woman who works.” ~The Duchess of Sussex, nee’ Meghan Markle There are two things you must learn in life; never […]
The Thriving Writer | Turning thoughts into Matter
Tag: lifestyle
Where in the World? | To the East
Where in the world is there a Christmas tradition to exchange apples? This hotelier put 3 apples in my room every day. This 5-star accommodation is in the heart of the city’s business district. It’s […]
Got Snow? Feel the Burn…
Want to burn almost 1000 calories* in less than 2 hours? In the midst of Georgia’s Snow Daze this weekend I did just that shoveling snow from my driveway. It wouldn’t have been so labor-intensive […]
A Taste of Jamaica
A taste of authentic Jamaican food and I didn’t even need a boarding pass. This new restaurant opened up in November. Takeout and catering available and the food is so yummy! So, before you visit […]
Course Correction?
We must begin to pay closer attention to our natural laws, such as cause and effect. It’s nipping at our heels while showing it doesn’t discriminate. We’ll all fall victim even if we didn’t contribute because we did […]
Right to Drive? Women and girls, HIV and AIDS
Women are often vulnerable to HIV due to unequal gender relations which affects their ability to negotiate condom use. Great, women in Saudi Arabia are “allowed” to drive. In West Africa, girls and women (10-24 […]
Styles of the Decades | Voices inside my head
…asked for a description of fashion and style during the last century. At first I wasn’t sure who was doing the asking or why it was important but I tend to be an obedient scribe. […]
Why would you let anyone put you in a box, if they want you to think outside of it once you're hired?
Honor your ingenuity.
"...always ready to take over the world, even one city block at a time due to budgetary constraints" - One of the finest engineering minds of our era - Dr JMaybe your goal isn't to take over the world. It could be a small project such as preparing a proposal to win a lucrative book contract. Yet you find yourself overwhelmed and underfunded to even do that activity. Step back, take a breath and ask yourself, "what city block can I conquer today that will put me closer to achieving my overall goal." Whatever step that is, take it. Even if time runs out, you will have completed a task that will be ready for you when pursuing the next opportunity. ~MH
The Invisible You
Who would you be if you didn’t care what others thought of you? Or better question, who are you when no one is looking? Do you know? Have you ever met her? If you haven’t; […]
Sign O’ Times | Profiting from the Nation’s Social Conscience
Have you ever wondered what’s behind overnight sensations? How is it that someone goes from obscurity to land on the center stage. Couldn’t it be perfect timing? Some experts say yes.
