Healing Hugs – Returning to Normal

Significant days and events are sprinkled through our lives. Some are highly personal. I remember the morning my brother was born; the green-eyed monster was sitting on my shoulder and I was not convinced a baby brother was a good idea. I remember my first day of college, my excitement and nervous anticipation for a [...]

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About My Dad

My dad was in sales for years. I suspect that he is a born salesman. He wasn’t a disgruntled, down-on-his-luck, raggle-taggle salesman like Willy Loman. No, never, Dad was loaded with enthusiasm. He was energized, not just by the deal, but by the people he met along the way. You see, my dad is a [...]

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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

This note out from the New London Town Adminstrator … From: Jessie Levine, Town Administrator Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 8:37 AM Subject: Town of New London: Smoke from Quebec fires Dear Citizens: New London’s Dispatch Center has received about 25 calls this morning from people inquiring about the smell of smoke in the air.  [...]

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Black Fly Season

We’re in the middle of New Hampshire’s infamous Black Fly Season. Female flies, in the tradition of Delilah and Lucretia Borgia, do the most damage. Their attacks couldn’t be more vicious. These she-devils love to nibble your neck and behind your ears as well as that nice soft skin behind your knees. But beware, these [...]

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Entrepeneurial Women from A to Z

For anyone who missed last night’s 15th Birthday Celebration with The New Hampshire Women’s Business Center’s … here are my opening remarks: . Like many here today, I am a corporate dropout. Seven years ago I gave up a career in international sales and marketing for the fun, flexibility and … yes, the fear of [...]

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