Monthly Archives: July 2010

Tipping Things in Your Favor

I love my 15 year-old Toyota Camry.  She has been the BEST – dependable, fun to drive, and is good looking for a gal her age!  But I’ve been taking her for granted and ignoring the signs that things were changing for her and she needed my attention.  As Malcolm Gladwell points out in his [...]

On the Edge – Meltdown or Launch Pad?

At the end of May I felt a lot like a slug.  It was a familiar feeling, like slowly sinking over the edge into burn-out.  Tasks loomed large and no amount of pushing seemed to get them done.   I surveyed the situation and one major energy drain stood out.  I had been putting time, energy and money [...]

What are you declaring Independence from?

As Americans our ancestors declared independence from taxation without representation in 1776.  To take this important national holiday to a personal level, what have you declared independence from over the last few months or days?

Being with family over the Fourth gave me a great opportunity to learn from others who had successfully declared independence.  A [...]