We're talking motivational speakers. Someone referred to Advisor Girl as such. She's not taking it well. "They are dopers," she says flatly. I laugh. "It's true," she sniffs. She does indignation almost as well as I do. Why? I wonder. "There are studies to support it," she begins. She explains that in motivational speaking situations,… Continue reading Excuse Me, You Know Who?…
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Do You Hear The Angels Singing?…
10:16 PM Fall fashion comes late to those living upon the sun's surface. It is mid-October before the weather breaks enough to consider a boot, sleeve or jewel-toned cardi. Listening to a trending fashion report while applying my outside face, the heart flutters. There are a number of interesting mentions but one is so very… Continue reading Do You Hear The Angels Singing?…
Here’s The Scoop…
8:10 PM So many questions about Advisor Girl's seminar. Is it her or a bunch of other people? How do I know it's for me? How can she help me? Why does it cost so much? What is a Master Class? Some are lobbed in my direction and some come round from behind. Here's the… Continue reading Here’s The Scoop…
It’s Time for Sex…
Oscar Wilde, a gadabout in the late 1800's, famous playwright, writer and poet of the time once said, "Never love anyone who treats you like you're ordinary." He also said, "Women are meant to be loved, not understood," and "How can a woman be expected to be happy with a man who insists on treating… Continue reading It’s Time for Sex…
Mercury Messed With The Rankings
7:43 PM Motherhood comes first. There are the chickens, the adopted chickens and then there's Bama. As everyone on the planet knows, Bama lost last week. I have been called out for not mentioning it. So here goes. I've been told to dine on crow. My pal during every game, Questionable Sportsmanship, and I deserve humble… Continue reading Mercury Messed With The Rankings
The Duchess Visits a Cigar Bar…
Late morning, coffee Some clients need writing. Some clients need clothing and wardrobe assistance. Some clients need to learn to accessorize. Some need old fashioned PR. And some need a man cave. The Norwegian loved nothing more than losing himself in a good book and a B&B-filled crystal goblet. The man cave concept is not… Continue reading The Duchess Visits a Cigar Bar…
Exhausted By A Book…Oh My
9:48 PM All people who work with The Fixer have homework. One chick had to go shopping, find accessories and buy some dresses. Bitch. I want that assignment. Me, I frustratingly fiddle with a new website and read books. My taste in books runs toward the classics, a big batch of nonfiction and fiction when… Continue reading Exhausted By A Book…Oh My
Ladies, We’re Talking Business…
9:52 PM We talk business. How to master it, make money and create the lives of which we dream. We touch on lots of personal stuff since that's got to squidge itself out of the way. But with The Fixer, it's mostly business. Listen up girls, she says women need be more mindful. Advisor Girl… Continue reading Ladies, We’re Talking Business…
I Have To Go Where?…
Next steps, next steps, next steps. Advisor Girl allows no laurel resting. Comfort zone exiting should be accomplished incrementally, not by leaps and strides. No such luck. Informed I have no choice, there are two new assignments. As we film for the You Tube Channel and prepare for a new website launch, The Fixer stresses… Continue reading I Have To Go Where?…
Take Your Tech and Shove It…
11:27 PM... Things are happening fast and furious in Duchess land. Pfft. Duchess my ass. I sit bra-less, wearing years old sweat pants and one of The Norwegian's shirts, drinking pinot grigio in an attempt to keep myself from tossing computers about willy-nilly. Writers are a different lot. If the world lost internet connection and… Continue reading Take Your Tech and Shove It…
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