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Posted on December 16, 2007

It’s probably no secret to most Harry Potter fans that Amazon.com bought “The Tales of Beedle the Bard” – a special handwritten book by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling - for a whopping $3.98 million dollars! HP fans should recall that these tales … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 14, 2007

It’s been a really long time since my last thoughtful post. I am feeling extremely scattered and totally not on top of things. Between my new gig, the holidays, and RL in general, I am having trouble getting grounded. Everything … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 10, 2007

Life Choices – all mixed up in overthink

Posted on November 19, 2007 | 1 Comment

Dear Mom -

It has been so long since you and I had a chance to talk about things. I miss your insights, humor – but most of all, Love.

I am standing at a major crossroads in my life and I am SO confused. The more I think about it, the more confused I get. I am one who usually trusts my instincts but now they are all mixed up in the “overthink” that I have been doing. I wish I had someone to talk to about this. What am I supposed to do?

Don’t get me wrong, I am very grateful for everything that life has given me, and I continue to prosper. I just can’t seem to find what it is that I passionately want to do. Have I supressed who I am for so long that I am unrecoverable? How come so many people know what it is that they should be doing, yet I don’t? I am not stupid – as a matter of fact I am pretty darn smart.

If you can, please send me some inspration, a sign, or even some clear direction on what I should do with my life. I could really use the guidance.

I miss you an love you always.

Love, Susan

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After 20 successful years of working for non-profit organizations, I have decided to leave the Association world and try my hand at consulting. I have joined a very small, women-owned company to head up their Internet and new media strategy … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 9, 2007

So, my thankful for thirty is taking a little longer than expected. I guess I didn’t say “Thankful for thirty consecutive days” – geez, I can rationalize anything. Life has been a bit crazy lately, with doctors apptointments and a … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 2, 2007

There is something about the light in September. The air changes, as well as the angle of the sun. Things are now incandescently beautiful. Mornings and “the gloaming” are particularly amazing. I wish it could be like this all year … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 26, 2007

I have been spending a lot of time focusing on my immediate goals and keeping the “debbie downers” of the world away from me. I have to tell you, it takes a lot of work to remain focused on the … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 19, 2007

Today was absolutely incandescent. Something about the clear sky combined with September sun and crisp air makes me feel so alive again, like I have come out of hibernation from the opressive heat and humidity that Virginia serves up in the … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 18, 2007

Beautiful day but feeling mighty tired

Posted on September 17, 2007 | 1 Comment

It was an absolutely amazing day today. A picture perfect sky, the air was fresh and cool with a soft warm breeze. It even smells great.

I am feeling absolutely exhausted. Mentally, emotionally, physically – all of the above. I just need to be honest. So there you have it. I am working very hard to be thankful for things (reading this blog can tell you that) but sometimes I am just so freakin tired.

I have to go to back to school night now, so as not to disappoint my 3rd grader. Tomorrow night is back to school for my teen son, who is, by the way, in his room sulking right now because I blew up at him about not doing his school work. He is 15 and so very good at it. He hates school and is completely not motivated. I am at wit’s end about that. How can I help him find his motivation? Any (appropriate) suggestions are welcome. In the meantime I will try to keep my cool.

I will go upstairs now and try to make myself look as un-tired as possible so that I don’t come off as being the mom that sucks when I visit my daughters school tonite. Wish me luck.

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Posted in Children, I need to vent, life, Random Ramblings

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