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I am a Bostonian by birth, but now have landed in the middle of the country in Oak Park Il. I've had life filled with extraordinary experiences. Of course, the best is parenting my soon-to-be 17 year old daughter who is exasperating and enchanting at once. I love my work. I am studying for an MBA. I have the best friends in the world.  In my spare time, I like to read, cook, exercise, be with my friends, listen to music in Millennium Park, get my daughter to talk to me for at least three minutes. I am very grateful for everything I have and experience.

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my VN interview

How did you get to where you are now?

I just put one foot in front of the other and did what was in front of me. I think that's the trick to life.

How do you see yourself differently now than you did 10 years ago?

I have been through a lot in the past ten years -- lived in Connecticut, San Francisco and now just outside Chicago. I am more compassionate and more flexible. I don't judge too much any more, at least try not too. I am also much more appreciative of life and people in general.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I really haven't a clue. Hopefully, with a daughter securely launched and using my MBA in a responsible and compassionate way.

my role models

my mother

my posts

Zero Balancing

Posted in Another Slice of Life, health & fitness, spirituality on September 22, 2010
During a massage this week, my therapist suggested I try zero balancing, an energy balancing technique. What a remarkable experience.read more »

Clearing the Clutter

Posted in Another Slice of Life, home & garden on September 20, 2010

A week off to attack the house

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Siblings in our middle years

Posted in Another Slice of Life, family & relationships on September 19, 2010

Why do these relationships go awry?

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Finding the Joy in Simple Things

Posted in Another Slice of Life, tech on September 13, 2010
Through most of my life I have been seeking joy in the big moments -- an interesting vacation to a special destination, the next bonus check, that special outfit. But over the last couple years, particularly this past year, I am beginning to find those moments of happiness in the small, unexpected things. read more »

Statistics in Midlife

Posted in Another Slice of Life, work & money on August 17, 2010

It's about real live numbers you calculate using excel, minitab etc

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my comments

Response to: Divorce

Comment posted on September 29, 2010 at 3:05 am:
"Dear Prissy1126, You will be more than OK. You will be great. I was with my husband for what seemed like from birth. Then it all ended very suddenly. That was almost six years ago. Today, I am more grateful for my life then I have ever been. It takes..." (read comment)

Response to: Finding the Joy in Simple Things

Comment posted on September 14, 2010 at 9:29 pm:
"Thank you Cindy! It's been quite a journey. But you know what the coolest thing is about being here? We really don't need to worry about a thing. It comes to us in the time and way it's suppose to. That's not say we should be irresponsible about life..." (read comment)

Response to: Finding the Joy in Simple Things

Comment posted on September 14, 2010 at 2:55 am:
"Thank you Maggie. I am much happier now that my life has been simplified...." (read comment)

Response to: How do you pick up the pieces after a divorce where you felt you lost everything?

Comment posted on August 28, 2010 at 3:45 pm:
"Dear Tough Cookie, I was in your spot almost six years ago and my heart goes out to you. Dynamomma is right. It takes time. It takes a long time, I think. I was with my husband for 25 years and had no idea my marriage was going to end. I was absolute..." (read comment)

Response to: School at 50

Comment posted on July 22, 2010 at 1:14 pm:
"You are my inspiration!..." (read comment)