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Comfort Zones ‘R Us?

On June 11 I'll be giving my first public talk about my Semester at Sea--the experiences I had traveling with 550 students around the world, visiting 11 countries, most of which are not touristy in the way Americans, especially me, expect.  Things like heat (in...

My First Best Friend

When I attended Camp Chinqueka, a sleepaway camp for girls, back in the last century, I met Cookie, aka Marisabina, Russo. We were great friends back then and re-discovered our relationship when she attended  my alma mater, Mount Holyoke College. She truly is my...

How Often Does This Happen?

When was the last time you were thanked for unsubscribing from a newsletter or distribution list? For me, it was on Sunday. Since I've arrived back in NY, I've been listening to my heart and gut and noticing what I feel like doing, versus what I should be doing....

Just Before I Leave

Twenty-four hours from now I'll be en route. I've been extremely well feted by friends and family. I've gotten to experience the glow of my life here, which I'll carry with me while abroad. Last night I said good-bye to my daughter and her family. On the way up to...

What’s On Jane’s Shopping List? Malaria Pills

While everyone else is scurrying about buying greens to trim their staircases and mantles, wrapping gifts to put under the tree, and baking fruit cakes, I've been busy tending to my list for my upcoming travel around the world amidst the Christmas chaos. Being...

Magical!

When I received the invitation to see Scarlett DeBease's holiday-decorated home, I knew I had to accept. Scarlett has been my image consultant for many years. She's come to my home over and over again, but I'd never been to hers. Her husband, Jack, takes Christmas...

Are You Doing Too Much?

I already know the answer. I want to offer a story and a solution. I was sitting at my desk yesterday before leaving for a hectic afternoon of coaching and meetings. I call the MTA to find out how to get the 30-day deal on my EasyPay card which can't be inserted...

While You’re Digesting…

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Mine was perfection, meaning that it included the people I love (minus one sick grandchild and her parents), amazing food prepared by my chef nephew and my sister (at whose knee his passion was quickened), easy traffic to...

Is This Legal?

My next coaching community call will be on December 6, and the topic is Remember What it Was Like to Work for Someone Else. As I was pondering this subject matter, a scene from Kramer vs. Kramer popped into my head. It's when Dustin Hoffman sits down with a yellow...

Yes or No? Would You Call?

Two women drive 30 minutes to visit a store that had recently been recommended. It's a gorgeous, sunny New England Tuesday afternoon. It's almost noon, they park, walk to the shop and see this sign on the door. For those of you who may not have the opportunity to...

Time to Celebrate?

It didn't take Lisa Corrado long to decide that being in business for 10 years was worthy of celebration. Her Mastermind Group urged her to nail down a date and get the invitation out to her happy clients and supporters. Selfishly, we all wanted to party with Lisa....

How To Make Yourself Memorable

I received a package in the mail on October 15. I didn't recall having ordered anything from amazon.com, but there was this heavy carton waiting for me. Inside the box was a book called Humans of New York. I was still confused. I'd come across a marvelous website...

Who Said You Have to Crawl?

My physical therapist*, that's who! I told my weekly support team that I've been spending five minutes a day crawling around the gym in my building to re-align my back and that it was working beautifully. I've been feeling terrific and wanted to share it with them....

Best Meeting Place Ever!

I've had the good fortune this week to meet several wonderful women in the city. On Monday, my friend and fellow Artsy Girl, Victoria Cummings (aka the Horse Philosopher Chick), set up a lunch date with two of her best NYCity pals--an author/illustrator and her...

What Can You Let Go of Today?

Preparing for my Soul Proprietor Community call recently I included words from Ecclesiastes (aka Simon and Garfunkel's Turn, Turn, Turn) which says, "there is a time to refrain from embracing." We live in such a to-do culture that when things aren't happening fast...