Archive for Creative Solutions
My Turn Offs
There was a theory circulating a few years back about how all these modern conveniences, that we can’t possibly live without today, would afford us the time to indulge in dreams, extra sleep and quality time with friends and families. It sounded like all these machines and gadgets were designed to make our lives
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Interview with a Comic: Carol Leifer, author of ‘When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win’ talks.
Interview with a Comic: Carol Leifer, author of ‘When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win‘ talks.
I would like to thank Carol for taking the time to answer my questions. We both are from Long Island, New York and we both did stand up in NY. She went on to be very successful (she
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When Not Seeing is Believing
“I will believe in you every day of my life.”
As told to ET by Elliot.
About a week ago I woke up in the middle of the night and heard someone say, “Why don’t you write about me?” I was pretty sure I recognized that voice.
The next morning I picked up a book, opened it and
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Take 2 Steps, Add Wisdom, Whip up Some Wit with a Dash of Inspiration and You can get Closer to Your Dreams.
Recently I posed a question about life to a group of clever women I know. I asked them to tell me 2 steps that they would take to get closer to their dreams. Some have big dreams; some were a little more pragmatic. What struck me most was that no one said a huge house,
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One woman’s success story becomes ours! Susan Boyle – we hear you!
In case you have been living under a rock, or don’t know want to have a smile plastered on your face for the whole day then you can stop here.
But, if you want to see someone win the heart of the world, sing even better than a lot of high paid perfomers then take a
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“The First Forty to Fifty Were Just a Dress Rehearsal.”
Branching Out Life Coaching’s Top Ten List to Welcome You to the Rest of Your Life!
1) CELEBRATE. First of all, celebrate all you have accomplished in your life. Plan a party for 100 of your closest friends or
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Get Caught Laughing at Work
A strong sense of humor seemed to be in my family’s genes along with freckles and being musically challenged. My father’s wit was so sharp it induced paper cuts, but we’d laugh at the brilliance and the total silliness of his one-liners or odd little stories.
In grammar school, I kept my classmates entertained with some
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“and the good news is…there is a lot of it”
Well, I think all signs of summer are gone. The temperature dropped 30 degrees here in NY and it seems to be staying put. I just love the layered look that comes with colder temperatures. It is like a strobe light on the extra 10 lbs. I am carrying around. I can’t move to a
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Second Childhood Now Available
Last Saturday we went to my brother David’s house for a block party. It was humid. How unusual. It was also overcast and noisy and the streets were filled with kids running around. Some boys were playing basketball and trying to impress some cute girls who would rather be with the Jonas Brothers while younger
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“Just” – Just Another Four Letter Word
My hearing (or lack of it according to some people) has become highly sensitive to the expression that begins with, “I’m just….”
Maybe it comes from years of personal experience, but I try to be so careful about what I say about myself – either to myself or to the general public. I leave all the
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