Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Life Gives You Stories
The big family wedding day occurs. The bride is gorgeous - the groom as handsome as ever. The caterer times the guests tables perfectly. The evening flows according to the meticulous planning of the event. So many smiling faces beam toward me as I peruse the crowd, greet, and extend my gratitude for the presence of the many guests while happy feet dance to the tunes of the DJ couple. And then, the party is over; the celebration lovingly lingers through the weekend. As my reflection of the past couple of days encircles my brain today ("Happy" is the tune that greets me) I realize so many life stories had emerged from that beautiful day. A few of those stories were rather tragic and still others brought tears of joy and laughter. There will be many stories to tell in the future.
My background is quite diverse. In 2022, I am the founder of WOW-WOMEN OPTIMIZING WOMEN, LLC and a recent published author: Aruba Vacation with Aruba Joe. I have been in real estate, banking, various entrepreneurial experiences, received a college degree in biology at age 41, mortgage lending, and writing. I have also served on the Manchester Merchants Association, Carroll County Social Services Advisory Board and currently on the Carroll County Board of Realtors and served on various committees for the Realtors, served on various committees/volunteered for non-profits such as Rape Crisis and Shepherd Staff, and a member of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Family Bonds
My day started at 6:10 am. It was Saturday. The morning was spent horseback riding along the Patapsco River celebrating my daughter's 26th birthday with her brother and sister. The two hour long ride ended, our knees were stiff, and our spirits uplifted. The late afternoon was spent visiting extended family. One of my brothers had passed at age 61. Upon our return home, a family conference call brought other members of my family to discuss my aging mother. Biological and marital bonds bring together family - some are simplistic; some are quite complex. Reflection of my day revealed there are family bonds that remain constant over time. For that I am most grateful of their presence in my life.
My background is quite diverse. In 2022, I am the founder of WOW-WOMEN OPTIMIZING WOMEN, LLC and a recent published author: Aruba Vacation with Aruba Joe. I have been in real estate, banking, various entrepreneurial experiences, received a college degree in biology at age 41, mortgage lending, and writing. I have also served on the Manchester Merchants Association, Carroll County Social Services Advisory Board and currently on the Carroll County Board of Realtors and served on various committees for the Realtors, served on various committees/volunteered for non-profits such as Rape Crisis and Shepherd Staff, and a member of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Seize the Moment
I looked around my view this morning while working and writing. The telltale remnants of my daughter's visit yesterday - a cigarette butt in the ashtray on the patio table - caused a moment of reflection. The three little green resin monkeys sitting atop the ashtray were silent - they weren't saying. I wondered if she found the same tranquility sitting alone yesterday as I do in my early mornings on the patio. The thought lasted only a moment but, gave me warmth in my heart as I took in the same tranquil view of lush green lawn, flowering plants, and garden vegetables.
My background is quite diverse. In 2022, I am the founder of WOW-WOMEN OPTIMIZING WOMEN, LLC and a recent published author: Aruba Vacation with Aruba Joe. I have been in real estate, banking, various entrepreneurial experiences, received a college degree in biology at age 41, mortgage lending, and writing. I have also served on the Manchester Merchants Association, Carroll County Social Services Advisory Board and currently on the Carroll County Board of Realtors and served on various committees for the Realtors, served on various committees/volunteered for non-profits such as Rape Crisis and Shepherd Staff, and a member of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
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