Putting It In Perspective

| January 25, 2012 | 2 Comments

When I was a child, my idea of what I wanted to be when I grew up changed almost weekly, from a teacher to a research chemist to a psychiatrist to an opera singer. One thing I never wavered on, however, was my plan to be a “mommy.” Being the oldest of six children, I [...]

is a former Social Worker, and acted as community leader on ivillage's (a division of NBC) Poets' Workshop. She has been the editor of Manic Musings Magazine since 2001. Ms. Taliaferro is a singer, actress, poet, and writer. Her mantra is "Loving is definitely the scariest thing you can possibly do. Love anyway!"
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Wake Up and Love Yourself

| January 19, 2012 | 1 Comments

What do you do when you first open your eyes in the morning? What are your first thoughts? How do you begin your day? I attend St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin. The minister is Dr. Jim Rigby. Some of you may have heard of him or read a quote from him. He is often [...]

is a retired banker who's embarrassed to be technoligically illiterate, but proud to be Laura's mother. She realizes that at her advanced age, she's done more risking than she has yet to do, but is willing to risk this.
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Poignancy of a Friday sunset

| January 14, 2012 | 3 Comments

Atlanta has been having some awfully lovely sunsets, of late. The kind that stop you in your tracks, that stretch as far as you can see from edge to edge: salmons and blues, corals and pinks, bright gold and turquoise. Each a marvel this week. But I’ll tell you: one stopped me in my tracks. [...]

is a lifelong trainer and educator, having worked and taught at universities in student leadership, psychology, student advising, and counseling. Lately, she's foraying into doing training in the public health arena, which is a very different world indeed, a risk in itself! She'll try anything once, if it sounds fun, and so she’s joining this circle of resourceful, colorful, gutsy women – what the hell?! Claudia can be reached on Facebook.
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Toot my Horn ( another revisit)

| January 11, 2012 | 4 Comments

It took all the gumption I have, plus encouragement from both my sisters and my partner, but I did it by golly!  I tooted my horn all over the place today.  I have been tinkering with an idea for awhile. Rolling around in my mind.  Playing with it.  But I never let the idea out [...]

is on her way to creating World Peace - one massage at a time. On-site Chair Massage and In-Home table massage. Bringing Stress Relief to You.
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Watching for the (honest) gifts of this new year

| January 9, 2012 | 4 Comments

 (written a couple days earlier than it’s due: that’s a victory!) On this Epiphany Sunday, it feels like everywhere I turn there are gifts, messages, wisdom-bearers. While driving to church this morning, I was again reminded of how much I love the trees in the wintertime.  They are no longer clumps of trees or groups or [...]

is tethered to her village. The middle daughter of a middle daughter, she and her partner co-parent two boys (11 and 8) with their two dads. Life rarely seems easy, but in it, there is energy and wisdom -- and, it seems -- just enough humor to get the village through their days.
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Paying Attention

| January 8, 2012 | 3 Comments

In how many ways do I miss the obvious? This humorous ad for vision testing made me wonder how much attention I actually pay to what I’m doing in the rat race. This is my short list of (for lack of a better phrase) my new year’s resolutions: Spend more time with my mother. She [...]

lives up to her name, which means “bee.” She is busy, productive, efficient, beneficial to others, a team player and goal oriented. Her passion is designing and creating marketing materials, manuals, documents, presentations and social marketing campaigns. The job that brings her the most pride is raising four beautiful daughters. Visit her website at www.planbee.biz.
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Continuing to take risks, one day at a time

| December 31, 2011 | 2 Comments

I used to be a regular contributor to this blog, always on the 31st of the month.  I “resigned” from regularly posting earlier this year, but feel prompted, prodded and guided to add a post this month. I no longer make a list of resolutions at the end of/beginning of a year, feeling that the list [...]

is a Certified Spiritual Counselor and Spirit Coach, an Angel Therapy Practitioner and a Certified Hypnotherapist. She is well equipped to be your spiritual coach, psychic counselor, clairvoyant, medium, and your intuitive guide through the spiritual world. She would love to help you along your spiritual path. Visit Dawna's website. She also designs and creates custom over-clothing for women of all sizes (vests, jackets, coats, tunics, etc.) through her business Over-The-Tops (http://over-the-tops.com).
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Choices, Chances, Changes

| December 28, 2011 | 1 Comments

This morning I made a new cover photo for my Facebook page, based on an infographic I saw someone else had posted.  The infographic in question was this: It hit me smack in the face with its truth. And when things hit me like that, I tend to try and repeat the experience. Not because [...]

would like to say she made the leap from Corporate America to web coach / WordPress developer on her own terms...but no, she lost her job after the CEO ran off with the 401K funds and went to jail. So, she started her own business with 3 kids, 2 dogs and a cat in tow on Dec. 6, 2002. It's been a wild ride, worth every risk, and she now proudly deems herself "pyschologically unemployable".
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It’s my birthday and I’ll do nothing if I want to!

| December 20, 2011 | 3 Comments

Just a quick note to with you my risk for the day. Today, I’ll be doing nothing that I don’t want to do.  It’s my birthday, and that’s just how it’s going to be. Sure, there is plenty to do.  Sure, I’ve already taken days off this month to be with family, and will be [...]

has an infectious zeal for coaching people who want to do enlivening work and live inspired lives. She's fired up about the power of taking risks - great and small - and the rewards that come as a result. She's also passionate about (1) creativity and authenticity and their potential to change the world, (2) frolicking with her adorable four-legged children, and (3) retreating with those she loves at her farm in Southeast Georgia, Brinson's Race. Visit her website at True Voices.
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This Will Be The Year

| December 18, 2011 | 1 Comments

First let me say Happy Holidays to all! About a month ago I purchased Susan Boyle’s newest CD. I love it! There are lots of old (but good) songs and there are a few I’ve never heard before. Since between this post to the blog and the next, we’ll experience the celebration of a new [...]

is a retired banker who's embarrassed to be technoligically illiterate, but proud to be Laura's mother. She realizes that at her advanced age, she's done more risking than she has yet to do, but is willing to risk this.
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