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Feelin’ the love: Birthdays, Facebook style!
Today is my birthday and so I took off from work today to play in my gardens but in reality, I’ve spent a lot of time on Facebook reading hundreds of birthday messages. Birthdays are different in the Facebook era. It’s kinda like being at your own funeral and hearing all the wonderful things people ...
The Art of Saying Thanks
I received a thank you gift today from a woman I really don’t know very well. I know she had no idea how significant her gift was or why I seemed so touched when I pulled it out of the gift bag. It was a book written by Carol Burnett called “This Time Together: Laughter ...
Must Love Shoes Gets Smooched!
On Saturday night, May 4th, “Must Love Shoes” will be hosting a fun, boutique event at Smooch Studios in Frederick. From 3-6 pm, you will have an opportunity to enjoy music, drinks & appetizers, network & mingle with some fun, fabulous ladies while playing with make-up at Smooch! Space is limited – we are taking ...
Guest blog: Girls on the run- the girl inside all of us.
It’s an honor and a priviledge to have my friend Suzie Menard write today’s blog post. Suzie is an active civic volunteer and also has a passion in her heart for helping young girls grow into confident women. Interested in getting involved? Indicate in your reply and we’ll get you the information you need. Thanks ...
My evening with Andrew Weil
Last night the Frederick Speaker Series featured the informative and ever-so-fascinating Dr. Andrew Weil. I’ve been following Dr. Weil’s teachings through his online newsletters for many years. Unfortunately, I’ve not a great job of following his teachings. However, hearing him share his wisdom in person had much more impact so I’m hopeful. In front of ...
Julie & Julia
Nothing makes my day more than receiving a handwritten note in the mail. The fact that it came from an 8 year old not only touched me but makes me hopeful that our future is most definitely in good hands. Julia Schillaci is the young founder of Soap Prizes and the daughter of my friend, ...
Groundhogs and Chicks: Hell No-It Won’t Snow!
To say it’s been an unusual winter is certainly an understatement. Sixty degree days followed by plummeting temps and high winds. Back to fifty degrees the following week. No snow to speak of. Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early Spring and….well… the critter should be shot… that’s all I’m sayin’. The forecast this week calls for ...
And the Winner Is….. Champagne, Chocolate & Shoes!
Question: What do tonight’s Oscars and Must Love Shoes now have in common? Answer: Zoe’s Chocolates! This afternoon we toasted a new chapter in the Must Love Shoes journey with champagne, chocolate, and some fabulous shoes, with an important announcement: Must Love Shoes is on the move! On October 4th ,5th, and 6th of this ...
Lenten Photo Challenge: Kale by any other name is still Kale!
I am not a quitter! In my quest to add a greater variety of vegetables to my diet, I have been experimenting with root vegetables as well as kale. I’ve tried two times to make kale chips! Blecch! My friends rave about how much they love them and how easy they are to make. (Personally ...
Lenten Photo Challenge: Room with a View
“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” Leonardo da Vinci I’ve spent the entire evening in my office preparing for a training session I’m presenting tomorrow afternoon. If I worked anywhere else, I ...
