Archive for September 2014
Lessons in Healthy Eating: My Current Kale Favorites
I love my greens. From green smoothies with avocado, and green juices with parsley and chard, to just plain wheatgrass shots. I love greens! Since I do the cooking in our house, we eat a ton of vegetables. The problem is that my darling Mr. Rinaldi does not have the same affinity for all things…
Read MoreLessons in Success: 3 Keys to Getting Things Done
As I’m sitting in my office looking around, I can see every horizontal surface. I often tease that my office is looking like an episode of Hoarders, minus the dead cats, but when I make that judgment, other people tell me my office is quite clean and organized. But being a Virgo means I have to have…
Read MoreInto the Light Paranormal Investigating
I work as a medium for a good portion of what I do for a living. That means I work with the other side; departed loved ones, spirit guides, angels and, yes, sometimes ghosts. And the difference between a ghost and spirit is that a ghost has not crossed into the light – they’re sort of…
Read MoreLessons in Leisure: Travel Tips
While I have been called a control freak, anal-retentive, obsessive and a few other less-than-complimentary terms, ultimately my travel companions have come to rely upon me. Why? Because I’m the one who packs the travel-sized bottle of Lysol spray. I also pack things like an eyeglass repair kit, sewing kit, ear plugs, eye mask, pillow…
Read MoreLessons in Success: Give Yourself a Break
There comes a point in nearly every successful entrepreneur’s life when you realize time is the more valuable commodity – the most valuable, actually. So when I say, “Give yourself a break,” what I really mean is: Get the help you need around the house. Since the first time I moved out on my own I’ve maintained…
Read MoreI'm Calling Bullshit!
Here’s the thing. I’m never going to be able to do the work for you. As much as I’d like to, as easy as it might be, and as much as I might want it more for you than you do yourself – this is your life. These are your responsibilities. So when you don’t…
Read MoreYoga May Not Be a Competition, But This Fitbit Sure the Hell Is!
I hate to admit it, but I am competitive. Really competitive. Probably the most competitive woman you’ll ever meet. (See what I mean??) There are actually friends and family who won’t play games with me – not because I’m a sore loser, but because I’m a really sucky winner. I have to win. And I only…
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