Archive for April 17th, 2009
Commentary: Living a Dream
I think you’d have to be living under a rock to not know who Susan Boyle is, the Scottish woman who has won the hearts of millions around the world with her emotionally-charged rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” from one of my fave Broadway shows, Les Miserables.
Like everyone else, I was absolutely blown away with her stunning performance … and had I not seen her video, I — like anyone else — would probably just think she was another amazing Broadway star with awesome pipes.
But when we see Susan, we see an ordinary woman who you’d pass on the street and probably not give a second glance to; a woman who admits she’s never been kissed and lives in the house she grew up in, who took care of her ailing mother until she passed away. A woman, just like you or me.
And what is bothering me the most is how she’s being coined “the unlikely star” … simply based on her physical appearance. (more…)
12 comments April 17, 2009
It’s All About Trust
With our tax refund this year, my husband and I decided to do something for our future and opened a 12-month CD.
Why a CD? We chose this option because, during these shaky economic times, a CD accrues some interest (more than it would in a traditional savings account) and won’t plunge in value like our 401Ks seem to be doing.
Basically, we will leave this money alone, and let it work its magic so in the future, we have a little something extra for a trip next year or something.
Leave it alone and let it work its magic …
Hm … do you see where this analogy is going yet? (OK, I love to tie weight and money!). (more…)
6 comments April 17, 2009
