Have you been faking it? Well, Scarlet has too…

93 is the exact amount of days that we have left until 2015. That beginning number of 365 sure did fly by fast, didn’t it? Are you feeling overwhelmed? Out of time? Rushed? Unorganized? Anxious? If you do, take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. For Scarlet, 2014 has been an absolute flash. Things…

Are You Carrying Unknown Contagions?

A few short weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a friend’s birthday party in Michigan. It was quite the end of summer soiree. There’s nothing quite like attending a well planned, well attended event where you can connect with a few folks that you haven’t seen in a while, and of course spend…

Your Life Sucks If…

I spent a little time reflecting on pretty much everything this past weekend. While reflecting is certainly a healthy and necessary activity, it also opens the door for comparing, questioning and scrutinizing of you, your accomplishments and your current status. It’s natural to assess where you’re at, how much you’ve grown and how far you…

Borrow With Caution

Have you had your eye on a new car, purse, piece of clothing or tool? We’ve had our eyes on all of these things and then more! But, what happens when you have your eye on something new, but you’re either not ready to purchase it, or for whatever reason you just can’t? Perhaps you…

Accustomed To Customs?

If you do an online search for “international travel”, a whole slew of tips on making sure that your trip is a success will surface. In summary, they’ll include things like: – Remember your passport (you’ll need it to travel pretty much anywhere outside of your home country) – Know the critical words and phrases…

Shut That Baby Up!

For some awkward reason, I seem to always be placed next to a mother and/or father and their infant baby when I travel or go out to eat. Considering that babies aren’t usually lining up for me to hold them and they usually cry when I even try to, I find this phenomenon pretty fascinating. The…

Is Your Circle Toxic? – Is it Time For A New Beginning?

The other day, I had the unique and interesting pleasure of hanging out with a new group of women.  Since all I usually need  to have a good time is some good music, I was having a fantastic time and most other people were too.  But, I couldn’t help but notice that there was a great deal…

House Guests On Deck!

Perhaps I’m alone in this, but I absolutely love having house guests. Sharing what I’ve put together in my humble abode and spending time with people who have chosen to spend a few days with me is so awesome! But, what if you’re not a certified hostess and you want to (or are forced to)…

How Can I Help You(rself) – The Power Of Volunteering – ReBlog

Me. Me. Me. We live in quite the self-centered, selfish time. How often is it that someone genuinely asks you, how can I help? Dara Munson, CEO, of Big Brothers Big Sister of Metropolitan Detroit and a personal inspiration deeply understands this selfless approach. At the end of a meeting with her, she always asks,…