Summer Vacation Comes During the HOTTEST Season
How can you stay cool in the summer time?
In southeastern Colorado, the best places to stay cool during the hottest season of the year include country hideaways such as this photographer’s studio – check out his garden fountain. There’s nothing like a summer photo session to cool off an overheated vacation. You could stop by his website at Masterpiece Photography and make an appointment, or just give him a call at 719.688.8853 for a quick stop at the photo studio. You’ll cool down in a heart beat with a photo to remember your vacation.
Widsom of Youth – Networking Women (and Men)
When my daughter started her Mary Kay business, she worked primarily with her warm market, but then… she needed more contacts. The idea of drumming up Mary Kay business by knocking on doors didn’t really appeal to her, but the idea of growing a business was required. She wanted to be a stay at home mom and Mary Kay was her method of choice.
Networking –
There are many ways of building your network of clients, but she found one of the most simply and profitable ways of building a network of clients in networking groups. No limits. She meets men and women at networking events. Men become gift customers. She sells them easy to give, gift packages with wrapping paper and a card, so all they have to do is sign the card and give the gift. Women become monthly clients.
And, the wives of those men, find her gift card inside the gift, often calling her to request more of favorite items. This gives her an opportunity to create a new monthly client by selling the woman color, offering free facials and other benefits they wouldn’t normally get with their husbands just buying gifts.
Warm Chatter –
Going to a mall or other open place and striking up a conversation with a stranger make perfect sense when you’re a Mary Kay lady. After all, women like compliments.
“You have the most amazing child. How old is he?”Mom’s like to talk about their children. They’ll tell you their child’s latest accomplishments and all the pitfalls of parenting.
But, did you know, the average woman cannot tell you what color eye shadow they wear? If they know what color family, that’s a bonus, but most don’t really notice.
But, eye color makes a big difference in the way other people see you. if you have sparkling blue eyes and wear a soft lavender shadow, your eyes pop. The sparkle attracts others.
Warm chatter will give you clues about the person you’re meeting, and tell you how soon you can give them information about what you market. Don’t be shy, speak up.
Young women, the coolest women on the planet, in marketing industries understand the value of networking with men and women. Intermingling opportunities come around often, don’t miss them.
Parenthood – Making the Most of Your Life
Several years ago, a good friend of mine told her daughters that if the only accomplishment they could think of for her life was “mother” don’t put it on her tombstone, because she’d be ashamed to wear it. She continued, “parenthood is a biological reaction to an act that disrupts sleep and life, resulting in the creation of a pooping noisemaker.”
I didn’t get offended by my friend’s remarks, because I know her quite well, and she’s raised two fine daughters. She’s also been an extremely active woman and a spokeswoman for, well, women. So, when I realized she really didn’t feel that her efforts at parenting were important, I looked a bit deeper into the thought process…
I’m still looking.
Parenting my children has always been my most important effort in the whole world. I can’t imagine living in this world without my children. They make the world spin on command.
Why?
While other girls dreamed of being lawyers, doctors, nurses, and financial wizards, I dreamed of holding babies, loving them into adulthood and promoting their individuality as they grow and develop into whole people. That was my dream. When my children arrived, I couldn’t have been happier, just to have the opportunity to be a parent.
Does that mean I haven’t accomplished anything else in life? Nope. I’ve accomplished many great things in my life – but none of those things matters so much as being a parent.
Make the most of your life by being what you want to be. Make a difference in the way the world sees you by seeing yourself in the best light possible. Always choose to see the greatness in who you are by following your dreams to success.
Make a Difference – Stand up and Be Somebody
In the face of change, Americans have begun to realizes CHANGE in and of itself isn’t what we want, or need. We NEED people who recognize and understand the value of being principled citizens.
Change has created a crisis in America, one that must be stopped and put out of action. The socialistic advantage of changing America from a free nation where liberty reigns to a place of stanch equality where achieving greatness is to be ashamed, will ruin our future.
Yes, you CAN Make a Difference.
One vote prevented Americans from speaking German. That may not be a big issue to some, but to those of us who remember Stalin, Hitler, and the remnants of World War II, the idea of speaking German as a nation is a hideous thought. No, it wasn’t the German people who created the monsters that led their nation into terror, but it was the English and the Americans and our ability to communicate that brought them out of terror.
Socialism and Communism have been tried before – they fail.
Freedom and Liberty are proven successful. Socialist and Communistic societies have relied on the people of Free Countries to save them from themselves for centuries. As a Free nation, it has been our responsibility for far too long to stand in the gap and make a difference for the people of countries overrun by tyranny and angst. Socialism can’t work, because there’s no support from within.
Once Government controls all business and supports everyone with the equal treatment that brings about social equality, there are no workers to support and provide the funding to support social equality. Overtaxes societies flounder in failure as businesses fold under the weight of taxation.
Stand up and Be Somebody
Stop the anxiety of social equality and over taxation before it starts. Use your vote in 2010 to prevent the tyranny of a communist government that will benefit no-one, by electing conservative candidates into office who understand the importance of Capitalism, Free Trade and Low-Tax base for progressive development and business growth. Putting politically elite individuals back into office when they’ve voted themselves into a position of royalty and sucked the life out of the working class, by promising social equality is by definition insanity.
Insanity: the act of doing a thing over and over expecting different results.
Over and over, world history shows that bringing social equality to a people results in their demise.
By the Constitution of the United States of America, we are BORN equal, with an equal right to develop our own personalities and goals, achieving the greatness we desire in our heart, with the freedom to stop wherever we so choose to stop, or to grow as far as we choose to grow. We have the freedom to achieve. No other nation on earth offers so much opportunity as the United States to each and every citizen under their Constitution. No other nation on earth has seen such diverse and continued growth in their industry or their people as the United States has experienced in the past 250 years.
Being different, being valued, and being strong means something here in the United States. Those people who understand that being born equal gives them opportunity, not rights, step beyond the boundaries of limitation and achieve greatness beyond their wildest dreams, because they understand the importance of God given rights.
In the near future, there will be a vote to change our history books forever, aligning the history of the United States with global viewpoints, where freedom is an embarrassment and liberty belongs to a limited few. If you don’t care about the history of our nation, or of our people, and you don’t care about the future of our children, turn a deaf ear and ignore this plea for you to stand out and do something.
However, if you believe as I do that we owe our children the freedom to live in a nation where liberty is valued, then click on this link – Look What They’re Removing – and follow the directions at the bottom of the page. It’s important that we make a stand and protect the rights and history of our children.
Laura Bush – An Inconspicable Southern Lady
Growing up, my grandmother often said, “Ladies don’t appear flagrantly in public places.” At the time I wasn’t aware of what she meant. The older I get, the more often I recognize her statement as fact, and then I realize what she meant by her statement.
For those who are already getting up a good case of ire and dander over the comment, please keep reading and you’ll understand it isn’t a taunt against women, or even anti-liberation, but rather a deep seated statement of personal value and understanding.
When Grandma got upset over events of the times, she talked to Grandpa. She was often his motivation, his support and his conscience in political arenas. If Grandma said, “That ought to not happen.” You can bet your bottom dollar, the next day, Grandpa was out there voicing his opinion and making sure that “That not happen.” A simple “Tsk, tsk,” from Grandma set the wheels in motion and soon there would be “you know what” to pay if something wasn’t done about it.
Last night I read an article about George W. Bush visiting Fort Hood in a secret, un-publicized visit, offering support and encouragement to the families and friends of the victims of the recent terrorist attack. Laura Bush received a comment in the article “Laura arrived with former President Bush” in true southern lady fashion. While she didn’t make rave reviews in the article and there was no fashion statement about what she wore to the event, Laura’s presence there is acknowledged.
The comment about Laura brought back the word “flagrantly” because I hadn’t thought of it in a while… Laura’s actions are polite, recognizable and considerate, but never conspicuous. She simply goes about her business, supporting her husband and encouraging the nation, supplying the simple gift of hospitable motivation she’s become known and recognized for, but none would call her flagrant. All would recognize her easy smile, bright eyes and gentle personality and know, this woman is a lady – beyond all else. While Laura probably deserves the title “Coolest Woman on the Planet” I believe, I’d be remiss if I gave it to her, because she’s clearly the “Warmest Woman on the Planet” in terms of her caring concern and simple forms of encouragement.
Laura Bush – this lady recognizes and appreciates your influence on our lives. Thank you!
The Coolest Women Wear Snow Boots – Definitely YES!
Snow boots come in a variety of different shapes, sizes and styles. As women, we often try to make sure our foot wear is a sexy version of whatever is available. High heels, fancy edgings and non-slip soles, no problem… Or is there.
Seriously, I don’t know about you, but my backside is tender and doesn’t like landing on the snow and ice. I’d rather wear unattractive footwear and NOT have a sore rump. So, the coolest women wear better tracking footwear for the snow months and seriously consider changing shoes at the office.
Consider these moon-boot snow walkers for a cobalt moment! Give your feet a warm wrap around foam liner and some serious traction for the winter snow. Way back in 1969 when these became popular, it was seriously okay to trample through the muck and mud with high white wall traction and warm footwear. What’s changed now? Nothing.
Get yourself a pair of moon-boot snow walkers and enjoy a romp in the snow with the kiddos. You’ll have a better time chasing snow frizbees and snow angels, your toes will thank you, and your kids will love you.
So, YES the coolest women on the planet wear moon-boot snow walkers and play in the snow with warm toes and BIG feet.
For a more stylish, Alaskan Soccer Mom look, these High-tech St Moritz snow stompers will be more effective. You can always step on a few political toes and carry your own sharp shooter through the muck and snow wearing these lace up beauties. Your toes will stay warm and toasty and you’ll be a happy little camper standing around the frozen north.
Waiting for Santa, no problem. With these Icelandic models, you’ll be able to withstand icy temperatures and smile through the worst weather with flying comfort.
The best part, hiking through the northern tundra or down south to work, changing out of these into your favorite dressy slippers is no problem… You just carry in your office slippers and your toes are happy to slip back into these after a day of crunching on office floors. And you’re almost slip proof on the snow and ice. Check out those treads!
Sweater Season Again – Autumn Colors
The Coolest Woman on the planet definitely wears sweaters. I can’t think of a warmer addition to a wardrobe anywhere than sweaters and cardigans.
Recently, while visiting my daughter, I felt a chill. I hadn’t prepared for cold weather when packed for the trip two weeks earlier. Mid-September, even in Denver, usually means warm weather and shirt sleeves. Rarely does it snow that time of year in the foothills. We weren’t planning a trip to the mountains, but suddenly snow flakes were falling.
She tossed me a sweater with an interesting shape, and I looked at it, but didn’t think I could wear it. I put it on anyway. The back of the sweater covered my back with sleeves to the mid arm length. The front had long woven tails that tied, wrapped, or hung down the front. As uncomfortable as the sweater looked, it felt amazingly comfy and warm. I wiggled around in it until I felt comfortable and realized I felt as if I’d been wrapped up snug in a cocoon.
The next morning when clouds still hovered over Colorado skies, I grabbed her sweater wrap again, to wear over my skirt and heals for church. It worked perfect.
Monday morning when I had a meeting at the high-rise downtown, I added it as a topper to my black slacks and summer blouse. I wore it off and on all week, disappointed on Friday morning when I headed home and she said, “Mom, you can’t take my sweater.” We laughed. I’d finally found an article of clothing, she owned, that I really and truly wanted.
I started my search online when I got home, fully expecting to have to make the sweater, to get one in my size and color choice. But then, finally I found one. Not just one, but a few choices in a variety of styles, colors and fabrics.
Sitting here at my desk wrapped in the cozy comfort of a micro-knit wrap in my favorite purple passion color over black leggings and a black tank, I feel comfy and warm, even with cloudy skies and the threat of snow outside. It feels good to be the coolest woman on the planet dressed in high style and fashion, just over the top edge of the hill, coming of age and enjoying the most magnificent view of my life.
Pick one, order it and join me in the cozy comfort of sweater season in one of Autumn’s most brilliant hues. You’ll enjoy the opportunity to be cozy and warm in high style fashion too.
Mega Moms – The Coolness Factor
You’ve probably seen one or two of them, a kid on each hip, a phone in one hand and dinner in the other, the laundry’s going and she’s telling her husband where to find his socks. Yup, she’s a Mega Mom!
The concept clattered to reality a few moments ago as I watched for the forth time today, my son stumble through the house with one item in his hand, informing me that he was doing his chores as fast as he could. I wanted to smack him, then I remembered… Mom’s do the Mega Stuff, Dad’s wait for Mega Mom to find their socks. ARGH!!!
Does it have to go another generation?
Can’t we stop the non-sense RIGHT NOW?
My son grew up in a home with older sisters and a mom, waiting to be told what to do… Until he got old enough (he thought) to tell them what to do. It’s not working. He tells, they don’t listen. And there we are, waiting for him to clear out his clutter, one item at a time, while the laundry basket sits waiting for action on the coffee table. So, I fill it up with his clutter… The video game, the video cards, the dirty socks, the shoes, the shirt, his belt (where did he get that belt buckle) and the three books still slung across the coffee table at the end of the couch where he forgot to take them back to the library – yup, three weeks ago. When he returned to pick up the next single item, I watched agag, as he picked up the next single item out of the basket and carried it across the room to put away – one sock at a time… OMG
So, then it occurs to me that there’s more training to do here. I focus for a moment on the option of carrying out my former threat of cleaning the living room myself. His video games are still wrapped in the laundry basket, which I picked up and carried to my room and placed in the closet. Done. The living room is now picked up and he has to go through my closet to get one item at a time.
With the chill of defeat wrapped around his little fingers, he re-enters the room, intent on picking up one more thing. It’s gone. He glances around the room and looks straight at me. He knows I’m the one who picked up his stuff. The only other person in the room is his brother, who just like him, picks up one item at a time.
I smile that wretchedly cool smile that says, “I dare you to ask, g’head, ask.”
He says, “I think I’ll go fix something to eat. I’m hungry.”
The coolness factor wins again. Mega Mom can make a statement without saying a word. It’s great to be the Coolest Mom on the Planet — go check out my daughter’s blog at Pages of Parenthood.
Coolest Woman on the Planet –
There are just a few significant things that identify the coolest woman on the planet. Although there are those who attempt to pursue the title without the credentials, the real coolest woman can prove her position.
The real Coolest Woman on the planet doesn’t have to prove anything. She just exists. Right there at the top of the mountain, she reigns.
So, what does she look like?
A mom with a house full of children, any ages. She’s dedicated to raising the next generation, loving them beyond measure and understanding all the while that she’s doing this without a moment’s hesitation, because she’ll NEVER get back what she’s giving.
A woman with a job, a life, children, a spouse and a future. She’s dedicated to living well, being free, having liberty and choices to make. She’s one who makes choices knowing they can’t be changed, standing on the past to make the future better, yet living today at the fullest she can, because once a moment is passed, it never ever comes back again.
A wife or lover, who knows the value of touch, of feeling someone close to hold onto and love in the ways only she is able to love them. She’s an exception to the rule. She knows the value of the person next to her and understands that perfection isn’t part of the game. She accepts them as they are and loves them in spite of their imperfections.
A woman, funny sometimes, sad sometimes, heartless and driven at times, tender and emotional at times, but always a woman of spirit. Her kindness and gentle touch bring family together, join friends and fellow mankind with a richness that only comes from one who can believe fully in God and trust in the Hope of God’s Son.
And she’s so much more…
The Coolest Woman on the Planet is probably close to you right now.
Declaration of Independence
“When in the course of human events…”
Those words, the first words of the Declaration of Independence, spoke terror into the hearts of English Magistrates who read them, understanding for the first time that the Colonies that later became the United States of America stood alone. Through no fault other than the change of heart, a strike for independence, the men who settled the eastern seaboard, understood the value of becoming an independent nation and allowing men in this nation to independently govern themselves. Those men understood that FREEDOM meant owning land, owning businesses, and working for the love of working, at the career of their choice. They understood that their reality of life was to stand up for freedom and make a difference for the many generations that would come in the future.
Beyond the secrecy of establishing a nation within the confines of their citizenship with England, these men stood out and focused their efforts on FREEDOM, knowing that it would cost them their lives. They still committed the act of treason, betraying England, their homeland in an effort to achieve greatness and FREEDOM in a new land. Their efforts weren’t self serving.
Their efforts made a difference.
Now, 233 years later, we have an opportunity to stand up for FREEDOM, be counted and fight for our own liberty from a tyrannical government. We can Make a Difference, but standing up and declaring the importance of FREEDOM, LIBERTY and JUSTICE within this nation, stopping the tyranny of socialism that we’re facing, and speaking out, in our local neighborhoods, in our communities, and in our hometowns.
Determine to declare your independence and make a difference in your own life, this 4th of July.
