Posted on March 13th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
Beats me.
I’m at a seminar this weekend.
Focused on framing sponsorships in new ways.
I’m excited about the content.
And look forward to trying it out.
The audience is interesting…
Lots of passionate people.
With big ideas.
Looking to make a difference.
And then there’s the book lady…
At first glance, she’s nice looking.
Until you notice she has her book covers hanging on [...]
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Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
It’s all about me.
Yesterday we grabbed lunch with a friend.
Decided to try a new restaurant.
Just opened.
No reviews yet.
The place was pretty empty.
We were greeted by the manager.
He offered a booth up front.
Told him we wanted a table.
He took us to the table in front of the kitchen window.
It wasn’t one of those fun, watch-the-kitchen [...]
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Posted on February 14th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
We did it our way.
Commercial pressure says Valentine’s Day needs to be special.
Roses.
Jewelry.
Good wine and more.
James and I are not big into doing what we are supposed to do.
Instead we planned dinner and a movie.
Then shifted to lunch and a movie.
Then ran out of time.
Buzzed by Taco Bell for a quick bite before the [...]
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Posted on February 10th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
1 + 1 = 3?
It’s been a snowy kind of week.
DC is getting blasted with a second major storm.
Government has shut down again.
Folks still digging out from round one.
Ann Arbor got about 8 inches of snow last night.
Schools all closed.
By 7:30 AM the snow plows were on our streets.
We just have the driveway to [...]
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Posted on February 1st, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
We need to know - NOW.
I got a lovely Monday morning email…
Can I help the chapter event or not?
It’s critical they know now.
They sent an e-mail request Friday afternoon…
Huh? I’m not sure why she wrote me.
I know she’s a member.
No idea how she’s connected to the event.
She doesn’t explain - or assumes I know.
Plus she didn’t give me the details needed [...]
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Posted on January 18th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
Really?
My mom recently got a new computer.
A laptop.
Her first.
I’m the lead trainer.
I started with a little tour.
Put her in front of the computer.
Told her what to do.
My laptop ran parallel for demonstrations.
We got tripped up immediately.
Mom didn’t know how to use the touchpad.
I told her to click or drop and drag.
And nothing happened.
Mom is [...]
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Posted on January 13th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
Girls rule!
Tomorrow is the big day.
Live Healthy America competition starts.
My cousin and I are teaming up.
To take on James and her hubby.
The competition runs for 100 days.
We are competing in two divisions.
Losing weight.
And working out.
I’m a touch competitive.
(Are you surprised?)
I like to win.
(Look out guys!)
Will this 100 days change my life?
Who knows?
Only time [...]
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Posted on November 23rd, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Cool concept.
Last week I stayed at the Renaissance Providence Hotel.
Built originally as a Masonic Temple in 1929.
But never used.
Beautiful historical building restored.
The sleeping room intrigued me.
Very grand.
Bold colors.
Yet peaceful energy.
Then I discovered the closet.
Both doors.
One door near the hallway - like normal.
And a second door opening into the bathroom.
Loved the alternative access.
Easy-to-reach clothing.
(No need [...]
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