Joyful Memories and STUFF

How can we joyfully retain the rich memories of life and let go of the stuff? I wonder … Today a van from Big Brothers Big Sisters came by to pick up a bunch of items that our family has outgrown from my storage bin sorting (and clearing). Letting go of stuff is very...

Embodiment: Find Your Body, Find Your Ally

This article was first published on April 26, 2012 on integralchicks.com, where Gayle is a monthly contributor. Before I offer a discourse on this month’s article about embodiment, I want to thank Nicole and Kelly for inviting me to join Integral Chicks as a...

Paying to Store Trash?

Have you ever paid to store trash? I wonder … I never thought I would ever, in my wildest nightmares or dreams, spend money to store my belongings, much less actual garbage. But I did and I just found out yesterday. Hi, my name is Gayle and I pay to store trash in a...

Exorbitant Fees…Who Makes This Call?

Are you kidding me… a 3% fee to charge a foreign transaction?  Who makes this call?  I wonder … So, yes, you might guess that I am a little miffed right now, and what better outlet than here to share.  I just reviewed my credit card statement and noticed a 3% charge –...

Career Change or Evolution?

Is it career change or career evolution? I wonder … Folks entering their “third stage” in life, as well as those in jobs that are shifting are often faced with a precious opportunity – how do I want to spend my resources (time & talent), my precious energy, for...

Etch-A-Sketch? Market uncertainties…

Etch A Sketch? How many stocks, like Ohio Art, are affected by media banter? I wonder… You may or may not know that sales for the toy, Etch A Sketch skyrocketed 1500% a couple of weeks ago. You may or may not know that Ohio Art, the company that owns the toy doubled...