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With sincerest gratitude…
Our dear family members and friends (new and old), what a year this has been for the Guillot family! As I was recovering from my October 2011 ankle surgery in early January, I remember saying to my physical therapist, “I can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life, Miscellaneous, P.J.'s Journey
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Twenty Wishes: Wish #11
Crippled, handicapped, lame, mobility impaired… All of these labels, politically correct or not, describe me sufficiently over the past 4-1/2 weeks. In fact, I might add: stifled, restricted, imprisoned, exasperated, and frustrated beyond belief! On October 5th, I had surgery … Continue reading
Posted in 20 Wishes, Inspirational, Life
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Twenty Wishes: Wish #10
My 10th wish is to change the whole pattern of this “Twenty Wishes” series! Crazy, right? I am sick of wishing for things for myself. I didn’t know it would be so challenging to come up with 20 stinking (I … Continue reading
Posted in 20 Wishes, Life
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Twenty Wishes: Wish #9
My 9th wish is to be part of a flash mob! I know the whole flash mob scene is getting kind of old, but let’s face it, books have been around for a long time and people haven’t stopped enjoying them! … Continue reading
Chucky’s Legacy
Chucky Thurman was our young neighbor from across the street and one of the first people we met when we moved into our home in Braithwaite in 2007. He had a friendly face with an extraordinarily bright and somewhat mischievous smile … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life
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Twenty Wishes: Wish #1
My first wish is to join Toastmasters International! This is something I have wanted to do for years and years. At some point, probably 20 years ago, I looked into membership, but for some reason I was under the misconception that it … Continue reading
Posted in 20 Wishes, Life
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Thanks, American Idol!
In this stressful time of war, continued Hurricane Katrina recovery, and a declining economy, we here in New Orleans have taken comfort in a number of things. First and foremost, of course, is our religion; second in line are our … Continue reading
Introducing Ms. Perfect…
Hello dahlins! Tonight’s post is actually something I wrote many years ago when I was doing some consulting work out of town. I was bored at night at the hotel and had emailed it to my husband. We discovered it … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Work
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The secret to happiness…
If I told you I had discovered the secret to happiness, would you believe me? Would you send me $18.95 plus shipping and handling to read my book and discover the truth? It amazes me how many people are searching … Continue reading
Can you hear me now?
After many years of keeping my mouth shut when I didn’t agree with something someone said or did, several years ago I made a new year’s resolution that I would speak up when I felt I needed to do so, and I am proud to say that I have kept that resolution to the best of my ability. Continue reading