When you’re blue; take two

Hey everyone. I really appreciate the feedback from folks who listened to last week's audio, "When you're blue." It was great to hear from so many of you that it touched something in you and made you feel less alone. Along those same lines, if you haven't yet watched the...

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Antidote to Hallmark’s Valentine’s Day

I don't have anything against Hallmark. Or Valentine's Day. I don't have anything against special occasions. Or celebration. But what irks me is this: when we're fed ideas about these "picture perfect" lives that for most people simply don't exist. Our culture tends to lure us into specific ideas...

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The New Black Friday: Showcasing Love Lists 2

This week and next week, I'm sharing with you some ideas of how to present Love Lists, a unique gift idea that a bunch of us started on The New Black Friday. Artist Jill Lambert is making a one-of-a-kind handpainted Love List book for her daughter, Isabelle. Each of the inside pages is painted in...

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