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New Year’s Resolution

Joni — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:21:20 +0000

My new year/decade began with a “bang” by cleaning out my desk drawers where I shoved things collected over the past 2 years “meant to be filed or reviewed” – most of these went into the recycling bin. A pile was formed for “idea” clippings and another pile for “business planning/strategy, etc.” stuff. Those piles are currently on the floor. A smaller pile lives on my desk, which consists of correspondences from people whom I would like to formally return a personal note. This was accomplished during week one of the new year/decade.

My plan for week 2 was to create a blog post and start tackling my pile of personal notes. This blog post was to declare my resolution – try to be tolerant and respectful of those with different points of views than mine, which will be difficult for me, and to show kindness as much as possible.

However, this week was shockingly disrupted by the devastation of Haiti by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. We all have differing opinions on taxes, the economy, healthcare, the war, our national security but it gives me hope in seeing the overwhelming generosity and compassionate response to this crisis.

So with this added perspective, I wish to add to my resolution:

Be grateful for all that I have
Try to stay optimistic and hopeful
Have faith, do what you can and try not to get overwhelmed.

I hope all of you will keep me accountable to my resolutions. Happy 2010!

Golden Gate?

Joni — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:02:10 +0000

Seeing the towers of the Hawthorne Bridge peeking through fog that floats over the Willamette River this morning brings fond memories of when I lived in San Francisco.

Nice People Do Exist!

Joni — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:19:28 +0000

Paul Blanding, the Traffic Manager for KKAD-AM/KPAM-AM helped to make my spot for their Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign “stream” from their website this morning. If you listened to the stream on Monday, it did not play. Paul explained that due to legalities not all commercials play when listening to their stream online. He told me last night that he would see what he could do.

The last time to hear this spot, both on AM radio and streaming (for you out of town or work from home on computer friends) will be

tomorrow, Wednesday, 11/25 @ 8:20 am PT

So when you are sitting at the family table Thursday evening and sharing what you are thankful for, be optimistic and hopeful about human kind – that NICE people do exist! Thank you Paul!

Sage Advice

Joni — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:50:06 +0000

I’m admitting that I took today off to play golf with a few members from my Ladies’ club. The weather was too beautiful to pass up, especially knowing I have a busy September and a weekend forecast of rain. My golf cart partner, Tsu is 85 years old. She outdrove me more times than I care to admit. And she was consistent with her fairway woods – always struck the ball clean and sent it screaming down the fairway. After our round of 18, we went to the clubhouse for something cool to drink. “What is your secret for playing so well and avoiding pain and injury?”, I asked. Her reply, “ADVIL.”

You Don't See This Every Day

Joni — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:44:56 +0000

Today on our power walk, Riley and I saw this huge cruise ship. This pic was taken with my iPhone. Learn more about it, click on the following link: The World