Hillary Rodham Clinton took the African proverb “It takes a child to raise a village” and turned it into both a book and a household phrase. For years many parents liked to refer to this phrase in their own child rearing, it was a feel good phrase but the sad reality is that to often while we like to use …
No new blog post today since I am celebrating another year of wedded bliss but check me out at the Portland Phoenix where you can read my latest piece. You May Also Like: No related posts.
New government data released says here in the US almost 16% of us are living below the poverty level. Reality is that level is so damn low it makes no sense and that what used to be a decent income doesn’t get you too far these days. . I talk a lot about my own financial journey here but I …
Every now and then either in my online or offline life, a topic comes up and it dawns on me just how few people are really versed in that topic. Most of the time, it matters not to me, I mean the reality is no one can know everything about a topic and there are plenty of topics I am …
Life here in BGIM land is wicked crazy at the moment. Pretty much my day gig that pays the bills is filled with all sorts of good madness, new programs, old, add in the holidays which is our busy time of the year since poverty doesn’t take a break and well…you have one really busy BGIM. So posting might be …
Today’s post is for the gals, specifically the gals in their late 30’s and beyond or for those who love such a gal. Granted if you are younger feel free to read because one day your time will come; by the way this post is not for the squeamish…nah, I am not getting super gross but this is a real …
I am not that old, really I am not. I remember back in the ole days when television ended in the middle of the night, remember those days? So if you woke up at 3 am, you pretty much were relegated to reading a book or doing a crossword puzzle. Back in the ole days, hell there were limits on …
I am on my second cold in six weeks, so I am probably feeling a little crunchier than usual. Damn kids! Between the kiddo being in school and my center that serves kids, I am surrounded by little germ vectors waiting to touch and infect me. Grrrrr. Last night as I was trying to fall fast asleep but being thwarted …
This morning I got up at 6:20am…now let me tell you a little something about BGIM, I am not a morning person, let me repeat that again, I am not a morning person. Hell, for the past 11 years I have made my professional life align with the fact that I do not do mornings barring the first 8 months …
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Happy Friday! It’s a gorgeous day up in my corner of the world and way too beautiful to be writing a blog post today. So I present you with the Friday Round-Up a list of blog posts this week from other bloggers that blew my mind. Perhaps if you need to kill some time or have a quiet moment you can check them out. http://ravingblacklunatic.blogspot.com/ Check out this cat, I have been a fan of his work forever. http://www.whataboutourdaughters.com/ Good stuff here as well http://sweetersalt.com/ A Maine blogger who talks fashion and food…the best of both worlds http://paganchild-starmommy.blogspot.com/2011/03/keeping-focused.html A new blog that offers words of wisdom for all of us. http://mscleaver.com/ Another Mainer who for Lent is giving up pants, she is also a crafty gal If you have any links to good blogs, feel free to leave em. It’s my hope to make the Friday Round Up a regular feature at my new home specifically I would live to shine some light and love on smaller bloggers. It’s hard out here in this blogosphere with so many good blogs to choose from and so little time so let’s help everyone get a slice of the pie. I will be back on Monday, at that time I will unveil some ideas I have around monetizing things but You May Also Like: No related posts.
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