Monthly Archives: February 2012

What Can We Learn from the Work World?

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Laura

Working moms often say that working is in some ways easier than being a stay-at-home mom. This has always perplexed me — how can it be easier to have TWO full-time jobs than one? But I wonder if part of … Continue reading →

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Saving on Utility Bills — take 10 minutes to reset the thermostat

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Laura

The last two months’ gas bills were atrocious — almost 8 times higher than pre-heat months. I was shocked and appalled. So we re-set the thermostats to 2 degrees lower during the day and at night. Well, the bill just … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of a Change of Venue

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Laura

I am writing this from high atop a hotel restaurant/lounge near my house. I’m just a mile from home, but a world away, at least mentally. I wanted to work (writing, desk work, reading) but thought I’d like to get … Continue reading →

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Aligning What You Do with What You Care About…

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Laura

I just love it when Oprah and I are on the same page. Soon I’ll be a billionaire, too! And everyone will know me by my first name! Oprah talks about “alignment” in her “What I Know for Sure” column … Continue reading →

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