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My $7 Necklace and Thanks for all the Birthday Wishes

My $7 Necklace and Thanks for all the Birthday Wishes

Many thanks for the good wishes. Doing a little writing this morning, then heading out in the garden to mulch. That’s a good day… In the meantime, a long promised picture of my $7 necklace. Please compare it with a photo of the necklace belonging to the Duchess of Cambridge. Cost seven bucks but looks [...]

Do the Work Wednesday #3: How’s it Going So Far?

Do the Work Wednesday #3: How’s it Going So Far?

It occurred to me today, looking at my desktop calendar, that we’re exactly 6 weeks from January 1, a day many of us probably used to set our “goals” for the year. (Otherwise known as New Year’s Resolutions!) I’m sure any social scientists in the Crew can tell us that most people fall off the [...]

Random Thoughts on the Grammy Awards, Adele and “Deep” Emotions

Random Thoughts on the Grammy Awards, Adele and “Deep” Emotions

Of all the awards show, I love the Grammys best. The awards are bogus sometimes, but the show is the best. And, you know why? Because the Grammys don’t give out every freakin’ award on the show. Just the biggies with lots of performances. Good call, Grammy. So, here we go: Best Moments: Jennifer Hudson’s [...]

Event I Will Not Be Attending: A Celebration Of Dentists

Event I Will Not Be Attending: A Celebration Of Dentists

Seriously, this came in my inbox today. Nothing personal, fellas and gals, but I think I’ve spent enough time with you people this year. Embracing my Chaos, Lian Read the Full Story at Chaos Chronicles

Do the Work Wednesday #2: Getting Started

Do the Work Wednesday #2: Getting Started

One of the most difficult aspects of writing for me is sitting down and getting starting every day. (And, I’m not talking about “writer’s block” which I believe to be an excuse, not an actual mental condition.)  But I do procrastinate daily when it comes to starting my work. I’ve set a  4- to- 5 [...]

Chaos Chronicles 504: Momtrepreneur Special !

Chaos Chronicles 504: Momtrepreneur Special !

An inspiring day at ltdLIVE , a conference from entrepreneurial women leads to a theme podcast! Insights and business advice from women CEOs and Founders of taskrabbit.com; Plum District; glassybaby; and Kate Somerville. Hear more on Chaos Chronicles 504! Links from the show: Meet Lee Rhodes of glassybaby : It began with a light of [...]

Do the Work Wednesday #1

Do the Work Wednesday #1

I announced it on the podcast so it must be so: Every Wednesday in 2012, we’ll discuss our Do the Work goals. (You know, if you want and there seems to be some sustained interest!) This Wednesday, I’m doing the work at the ltdLIVE Conference, learning all kids of tips and tools to make BIG, [...]

Chaos Chronicles Podcast 503: Super Bowl Food Facts; Debate Mom or Not; Mall Revelations

Chaos Chronicles Podcast 503: Super Bowl Food Facts; Debate Mom or Not; Mall Revelations

Hello, Crew. Now Posted: Chas Chronicles 503. Thanks for your patience as I nail down my fiction writing schedule and make that work with recording , editing and posting both The Satellite Sisters podcast and The Chaos Chronicles podcast. I have big plans… but sometimes Small Windows of Time to Execute the Plans! On Chaos [...]

College Admissions: A View from a Prof

College Admissions: A View from a Prof

Ah, I can see from the responses that College Admissions is going to be a rich and fertile topic here at The Chaos Chronicles. And, thank goodness, we have so many college profs amongst the Chaos Crew to keep me sane and honest as the next 18 months of my life is circumscribed by the [...]

Chaos Chronicles 502: College Admissions; The Golden Globes and Paula Deen

Chaos Chronicles 502: College Admissions; The Golden Globes and Paula Deen

LOOKING For THIS WEEK’S CHAOS CHRONICLES AND CAN’T FIND IT? DID YOU RE-SUBSCRIBE TO ITUNES?  You’ll need to resubscribe to  the “clean” version of The Chaos Chronicles at iTunes to keep getting the show automatically. Thanks. On the Chaos Chronicles podcast 502 this week College Admissions; The Golden Globes and Paula Deen. And…. I’m bringing [...]