You’re 15, you’re married, you’re moving – Tahani’s story
Let me ask you a question: What would you do if you came home from school at 15 years of age only to be told
May 8, 2013
The importance of girl time
So far I have interviewed a few dozen women for this blog and while they have all had different experiences of loss or divorce, there
April 22, 2013
Thank you Universe, give me more
When someone wants to do something nice for you or give you something, do you ever find yourself arguing with them or politely turning them
April 2, 2013
Where does your money trail lead?
I recently shot a video for a company that asked for my Top 5 Tips for Women and I want to share some of that
March 19, 2013
What do you say and do when someone dies?
On Wednesday, February 27th my friend Shawn Holmesdale died at the age of 39. His death was sudden and completely unexpected. Everyone who knew him
March 1, 2013
Bring on Wonder Woman
I have to plead scope creep for this post. It has nothing to do with lessons that I’ve learned through business and the loss of
February 22, 2013
Do you know his passwords?
I recently spent some time with a few friends who wanted to pick my brain about my blog. They have been reading my posts and
January 30, 2013
What if it does happen to you?
When I began my blog on March 31st, 2012, one of my biggest goals was to help women better protect themselves against possible tragedy and
January 17, 2013
A replacement husband for Christmas
Pop quiz for women: 1. What are the names of the following screw drivers: Masters and Johnson Calvin and Hobbes Robertson and Phillips Rogers and
December 19, 2012
The cost of signing without verifying
You can never tell what lies beneath a person’s exterior. My friend Diana is a great example of that. I’ve known her for years and
December 4, 2012
Alcohol’s wake – Jean’s story
I have yet to find a set of marriage vows that make reference to a Restraining Order. When we marry, we typically promise to love
November 14, 2012
Lessons from Fifty Shades
Who has read Fifty Shades of Grey? Perhaps I should ask who hasn’t read the book and its sequels. Until recently, I thought I was
November 7, 2012
Go slow to go fast
This past summer I hit a wall. Both of my businesses were busy, my blog interviews were going well, the posts were generating interesting feedback,
October 24, 2012
A tale of opposites – The difference preparation makes
I have recently come across two stories that provide an excellent example of contrasting outcomes. In both cases there was a sudden death yet the
June 20, 2012
What you don’t know can hurt you – Cathy’s story
– I’ll see you for lunch. I love you. With those words, Cathy and Dan parted. That was the last time Cathy saw him. During
June 13, 2012
Learning to drive – Judy’s story
What would you do if you suddenly found yourself widowed with four children, the oldest of whom is seven? Turn back the clock roughly forty
June 1, 2012
First illness, then deception – Karen’s story
Karen’s plan was fairly straightforward: Find satisfying work, meet a great guy, have two children and live a joyful life. During her twenties it seemed
May 23, 2012
My story – Part II
“For the first time in my life I understood the meaning of the word never. And it’s really awful. You say the word a hundred
May 14, 2012
My story – Part I
My friend Bona dropped by for a visit recently and in the midst of our usual go-everywhere conversation she shared a few thoughts. – I’ve
May 9, 2012
From the “KGB” to Canada: Rita’s story
Interviewing Rita is like getting a lesson in the history of Eastern Europe from the time of some of the best James Bond stories. She
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