Monthly Archives: January 2011

just for you

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Kate

George Strait. You’re welcome.

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Busy day ahead…speaking to a Rotary Club at noon then scooting out of town to go see George Strait tonight. I’m sure he can’t wait to see me, either. He’ll be able to see me in section FF, right?? Not … Continue reading →

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a lesson from a Lipizzaner

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Kate

[Reader Alert: the terrible quality of the following pictures is going to frustrate you.] Just so you know where I’m coming from with this post….I’m a horse lover. LOVER. Then, there’s my children. It is purely magical to see a … Continue reading →

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little boys, big sisters, cookies and manners

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Kate

In yesterday’s post, I used a picture of those funny little boys staring into my oven. One sly reader (LISA) was quick to pick up on the fact that it was indeed Emma (and not me) who had put something … Continue reading →

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it’s monday and ??

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Kate

Talk about anxiously awaiting… That’s how a lot of people feel about Mondays. Staring, waiting, fidgeting, speculating, waiting for something to happen… Peering down an extra long to-do list, a looming due date or even the unknown can bring a … Continue reading →

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it was a beautiful sunday

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Kate

It’s Sunday afternoon. There’s a fire in the fireplace. Ben is up in his room doing his homework. Emma has her pre-algebra spread out on the coffee table. The Hubs is on the sofa with his laptop. The dishwasher is … Continue reading →

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wardrobe wants

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Kate

Like a lot of you, my role as a business etiquette consultant is just one of the many hats I wear. I’m a mom, a community volunteer, a school volunteer, a backyard basketball player, a professional grocery shopper, a vegetable washer, … Continue reading →

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twitter chat

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Kate

Have you ever participated in a Twitter chat? I have participated in a Twitter chat, but being the Special Guest was new for me. It’s not entirely different than being the guest of honor at an in-real-life party. Of course, … Continue reading →

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they know me well

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Kate

As our children have gotten a little older, I am constantly amazed to discover that they seem to know me, the person, and not just The Mom. As parents, we diligently look for the hints of emerging personalities in our … Continue reading →

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Nesting and etiquette or nesting etiquette

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Kate

This post is a little different…rather than me writing a post for you, I’m directing you to another post. On another blog. Please try to keep up. Before you click off to this other blog, I need to tell you … Continue reading →