On this page the following entries were made in the “March, 2008” time-frame.
Archive for “March, 2008”
Obsessed With Looking Good: Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Are the Most Competitive Medical Fields
I wasn’t exactly shocked to read in the New York Times that two medical specialties concerned with physical appearance — dermatology and plastic surgery — are among the most competitive ones.
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A New Study Gives Moms Yet Another Reason to Feel Guilty
A new study from the University of Rochester found that sickness levels were higher in children of anxious or depressed parents. According to the study, “total number of illnesses was significantly higher in the children of parents with higher levels of emotional stress”.
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Are We Wasting Our Time Blogging?
I found this image on Flamingo House Happenings. After several weeks of writing a blog, reading other blogs and commenting on numerous blog entries, it struck a chord. I’m not sure if Denise feels that surfing the web and reading blogs, or writing her own blog, is “wasting time on ridiculous stuff”. Probably not.
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How To Protect Yourself Against a Recession
US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has admitted yesterday that the US economy is facing a “sharp decline” at the moment but hoped for a recovery later in the year. While Mr. Paulson avoided using the word “recession”, polls show that economists, as well as the public, feel that a recession is looming.
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Are You Ready for the Next Terrorist Attack?
On the weekend, during our drive back from skiing, I spotted a billboard that showed a map with a red arrow. The deeply unsettling message on the billboard asked: “You are here. Where is your family?”
The web address at the bottom of the sign was: www.ready.gov.
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The Power of Positive Thinking
I got off the lift and looked down the ski slope. It seemed steep and hostile. I’ve skied that trail before, but yesterday morning I was cold and tired and the snow under my skis felt icy. I was scared. I told myself “this is too hard. I can’t do this”. Hesitantly, I started skiing. I skied badly, barely making it to the bottom of the hill without crashing.
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Don’t Be Over-Productive!
Being productive is important. When you handle tasks efficiently, there’s more time left for the really important stuff. It’s no wonder that the Internet and the bookstores are filled with content that attempts to teach us how to be more productive, maximize our time, and make the most out of every minute.
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Finding Your Balance
Every day, you are pulled in so many different directions that sometimes it feels hopeless. There are only so many hours in the day but so much that needs to get done.
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Three Great Little Black Dresses For Under $100
Jen emailed me yesterday with a question. She wanted to know which item of clothing I consider a must for events that do not involve the kids, such as cocktail parties, work functions or a night out with her husband. Jen’s budget is limited so she would like to concentrate on a few basics and avoid spending too much.
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Women in Advertising
Image credit: Title Nine
Yesterday I saw two very different ways of presenting women in advertising. One was encouraging and uplifting. The other made me feel uncomfortable and upset.
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