We've all been there. In an office setting, there is always that one person who seems to be mad at the world and everyone in it each and every day. They never have anything positive to say or anything positive to contribute communication wise to the team or organization. Simply ...

In September, I moved from a larger home to a smaller one because I was living beyond my means and needed to finally be an adult and downsize. I love the home I have now but it is one room smaller and also doesn't have a basement. Without a basement, ...

I love going to my mailbox. Not for the bills and other assorted business of course. But for the wonderful surprise finds that are sent to me! This weekend, I went to my mailbox at the UPS Store twice and found great items awaiting me. Weekend Wonderfuls always make me ...

Ugh. I never can seem to get my video recording right but I'm still working on it. The yellow glow of my eco-friendly lightbulb in the dining area is causing the video to have a green hue. My apologies. One day I will get it right! But in the meantime, this ...

After a two week hiatus from doing the Eye Color Pigment Challenges because of the holidays, I have returned with new vigor and commitment to learning different techniques, blends, and colors. The last challenge didn't get much of a response in terms of comments and I thought of nixing this ...

If you are new to my blog, my Blogging 101 series covers my quest for knowledge and information as I consider the art of becoming a full-time blogger. In this segment, I discuss my thoughts regarding my blog as well as things that I have learned along the way during ...

If you follow me on Twitter, you are aware that yesterday, I found out that my former sister-in-law, my son's Aunt, died suddenly. This death has had an effect on me like none other. So much so that I scrapped the video blog I was planning to record in lieu ...

I was out this weekend doing the usual running of errands and playing taxi for the kids and one of my neighbors who just had a baby a few days ago invited me into her home to see the new baby. As I was leaving, she tells me, "You are ...

Wow, 2010 is finally here! 2009 was a long, great year, filled with extreme highs and extreme lows for me personally, but one I will never forget. I ushered in the New Year with a wonderful person and a great night filled with music, dancing, great food, and company. My mother-in-law ...