Monthly Archives: May 2011

A Wheat Thins Surprise

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Kate

There are a few reasons I sometimes dread going to the mailbox…the bills I’m likely to find, the guilty feeling that comes on when I look at the dead flowers around the base, the fear that the door will finally fall … Continue reading →

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Feeling Good

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Kate

Today is the last – I’m talkin’ very last – day of school. I woke up with this song in my head.. No more teachers, No more books, …  ok, so that was the first song I heard in my head. The … Continue reading →

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So you wanna raise a child?

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Kate

I helped with a baby shower last night and the decorations turned out so cute, I had to share.  There were 2 guests of honor…one a new mom-to-be and the other – how shall I say this? – has been down … Continue reading →

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The not-so-perfect pear candle

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Kate

 There is a very cute little shop in a very cute little town in very cute South Georgia called The Perfect Pear. When you make a purchase, they slip a small pear-shaped scented candle in your bag. It’s a small gesture and … Continue reading →

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I spoke, they asked, I answered

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Kate

Do you know far it is from middle Georgia to Knoxville, Tennessee? A long way. But, it was well worth the time in the car (and all the McDonald’s french fries) to get to visit a group from Kimberly Clark. … Continue reading →

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Friday morning smelling salt

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Kate

This morning, I am going to do something I’ve never done before. Actually, I’m not doing anything. I’ll be watching something.  photo courtesy of Central Carolina ENT (but after today, I’ll have my own) This (very official) medical procedure is … Continue reading →

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Admission is the first step

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Kate

I’m really sorry if you thought I was above this. I am not. But, this morning is the last morning I am walking into an office that looks like this. My friend, Andi Willis of Good Life Organizing, is experiencing … Continue reading →

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Today’s talking points

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Kate

Just so we can start this post off right, I’m going to tell you that this has nothing to do with etiquette – unless you consider it rude to wake up your mother exactly 4 times before her alarm clock … Continue reading →

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Steady as you go

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Kate

Probably, there are a lot of people in your business that do what you do. They provide the same product at a price very close to yours. They just go about things a little differently. This would be your competition. Anybody can dress up … Continue reading →

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a new profession

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Kate

I have found a new profession for myself. It combines 2 things that I dearly love: horses and etiquette. Who thought I was going to say sleeping and eating? Ok, so, I don’t even know if this is a real … Continue reading →

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