Monthly Archives: September 2010

what the recipe doesn’t tell you

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Kate

Southern Living is known for publishing great recipes, right? In fact, I tried one from their October issue last night.                                   Creamy Chicken Divan Soup. It was really really good! And, while I most certainly will cook it again, I … Continue reading →

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goodness gracious

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Kate

All the comments floating around during World Gratitude Day about goodness and gratefulness has inspired me to DO something. I don’t know what, admittedly.  But, something. Something that will make a difference for someone… or something…in some way. All sounds … Continue reading →

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how to do World Gratitude Day

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Kate

I realize it’s football season so World Gratitude Day may not be why you are planning a party for Saturday, but consider how fun it could be to celebrate anything on a Tuesday! Tomorrow is Tuesday, September 21: World Gratitude … Continue reading →

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know how to say no

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Kate

Having nice manners does not mean you are a pushover. Just the opposite, actually. Mastering business etiquette allows you to have all sorts of ways to say You have got to be kidding! There is no way I’m doing that! … Continue reading →

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what my nice surprise can teach you

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Kate

In a very unexpected turn of events, my children have shown me that I’m doing something right. No, no, I still don’t have the most favorite pair of jeans ready for school on the most important morning. I still don’t … Continue reading →

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little things long remembered

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Kate

Have you heard of this book? Little Things Long Remembered? It’s by Susan Newman and I highly recommend it. Within each chapter of this hand-size book is a list of things you can do with your family that are, you … Continue reading →

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yeah, i hate it when people are nice to me, too

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Kate

The New York Times recently published an article that, at first, made me mad. Then it made me sad. Then it made me glad I am as old as I am. That means I have lived enough of my life … Continue reading →

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the view from 40,000 feet

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Kate

Today is September 1, 2010.  For many business owners, a new month represents a chance to do it again – only better. We watch the numbers of our sales grow, or not.  We watch the numbers of our expenses grow, … Continue reading →

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