Author Archives: Traci

Are you an average boss–or an extraordinary one?

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Traci

I just received a link to this very interesting article from a good friend.  I think it’s very pertinent to self-evaluation of your intent as a boss, as well as your actions. Here’s the link from inc.com.  Leave a comment … Continue reading →

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Commitment–and Procrastination

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Traci

I will be celebrating a milestone birthday–my 50th!!!–in a couple of months.  Long ago, I decided that it would be fun to knock off some items on my “bucket list” during my milestone years.  Five years ago, my husband and I … Continue reading →

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“Die Living”

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Traci

I saw this slogan in an unusual place:  on the ski slopes at Aspen, on the back of a man’s sit-ski.  In case you haven’t seen one, a sit-ski is one made for a person who has been injured and … Continue reading →

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Airplane Meditation

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Traci

Unlike many, I relish my air travel time!  No, it’s not the appeal of having my picture taken by TSA or the long security lines.  I don’t particularly love the loading process either.  What I love is the requirement to disconnect … Continue reading →

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Turning Point

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Traci

Well, it’s official–we have passed the winter solstice and the days are getting longer!  Even this morning–only 4 days after the solstice–I noticed that the sun is coming up just a bit earlier.  It’s very encouraging, isn’t it?  We have … Continue reading →

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Excuses, excuses…and the reward for ignoring them

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Traci

I just got back from a fantastic ski!  But it didn’t start out that way.  This morning was the coldest of the new winter, -10 degrees at our house.  The high was only 15 degrees today, and it was one … Continue reading →

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The Reward for Patience

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Traci

Well, after a lengthy lesson in patience, the twins have been born!  They arrived on Sunday, November 27th.  My stepdaughter went to the hospital at 4 a.m. and delivered them late in the afternoon.  Little Helen was born first–weighing 5 … Continue reading →

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“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt.” Abraham Lincoln

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Traci

I’m an extrovert.  A big one!  That means I think out loud.  Unlike my introvert brethren, I get energy from being with people and talking things through.  Sometimes this gets me into trouble.  As Abraham Lincoln so eloquently put it … Continue reading →

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Have you been looking for a job for a long time?

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Traci

I just ran across this video clip and article where Eli Davidson works to help a man who has been job-searching for 3 years to reinvent his search style.  I thought it was great information, and it may help some … Continue reading →

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At the Emmy’s

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Traci

  I watched the Emmy’s last night.  I always seem to get sucked into them, and  I’m wondering why.  Is it the beautiful dresses, fabulous jewelry, and amazingly high heels?  Is it the men–looking dashing in their tuxedos?  Is it … Continue reading →

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