My son started his summer at two different National Student Leadership Programs -- one at Fordham (in the Bronx) and one at American (in Washington, DC). After he completed the American conference, he was scheduled to go to another school in Baltimore. Since there was no time to go home...
On Wearing the Wrong Shoes
The wrong shoes can change your whole day. I experienced this last week during a visit to the Big Apple. Hilary had invited me to attend a seminar with her regarding an app that could be used for our firm. I happily accepted the invitation and we made plans to...
I Met Nanette Lepore!
I have been wearing Nanette Lepore clothes for years. I remember seeing her clothes for the first time and thinking, "wow, this is expensive." I bought my first Nanette Lepore suit nearly 10 years ago because I wanted a "power" suit. Do you know what? I still have that suit....
On Buying New Running Shoes…
I love to run. It's the hardest thing to do but once you're in a groove or a rhythm, you feel like you're flying. I know that sounds odd to a non-runner, but it's true. I always found that the first mile was the hardest. I still feel that...
Book Review: Michelle Madhok with Eileen Conlan’s Wear This Now – Your Style Solution for Every Season and Any Occasion
Have you ever stood in front of your closet wondering what to wear? According to Michelle Madhok and Eileen Conlan, editors of SheFinds.com and authors of Wear This Now: Your Style Solution for Every Season and Any Occasion, we spend on average two years staring into our closet wondering what...
On Getting to the Gym at 5:50 a.m.
I’m not trying to brag here. I am just stating a point that I got up at 4:30 am this morning to go to the gym. I wanted to check out a boxing class at 5:45 am. I left my house at 5:15 am and had a feeling I wouldn’t...
The Woman in the Blue Dress
There’s a mysterious woman who works on my floor at Greenway Plaza. She wears a blue dress every day. I’m not quite sure if it’s the same dress or if it’s a variation, but every dress is blue. I can spot her anywhere. I catch the blue dress walking down...
Book Review: The Art of Effective Online Social Networking by Jeanne Grunert
When networking online or offline, it’s important to stay consistent and The Art of Effective Online Social Networking by Jeanne Grunert, shows you how to do just that. The book is perfect for those thinking about dipping their toes into social media, and believe it or not, there are still...
Where Do Certain Words Come From?
I went into Senior Project Manager, Ellen Heydt’s office the other day and asked her where she bought her “pocket book.” “Pocket Book?” I said. “Where did that come from? A pocket book is a bag and a bag is not a book. Is it?” This made me think about...
Product Review: New Cold-EEZE Spray
I have a love-hate relationship with this time of the year. I love that the leaves are changing and that the weather is cool, but not freezing. I love putting away my summer clothes and shoes and switching over to fall and winter clothes and boots. But, what I hate...