Tag Archives: success

The Pretty/Hot Debate (not hot flash hot, the other kind).

Posted on February 20, 2014 by wvrealtoramy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjbLJCuH5CI I’m not in the business of selling makeup although I have used Bare Minerals and I do think it’s a good product. Actually, I caught this commercial and was inspired. I felt compelled to write through a debate that … Continue reading →

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Universal Crush

Posted on September 10, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

An old friend has been writing about crushes lately. I’ve written about my first crush, but I like his new angle on the idea because he’s drafted a list of his top 5 and explained why each held a special … Continue reading →

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My Mineral County Story

Posted on February 7, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

Below is a copy of the article released by the Mineral Daily News that I submitted for part of the Mineral County Day publication. Below that is my additional commentary that’s just for kicks (feel free to skim): All worthwhile … Continue reading →

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I didn’t always know what I wanted to do, but I knew the kind of woman I wanted to be. – Diane von Furstenberg We often ask children what they want to be when they grow up. I remember being asked … Continue reading →

Posted on January 31, 2013 by wvrealtoramy | Leave a comment

A Quick Lesson for the Ridiculous

Posted on January 29, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

It seems to me we’re all taking ourselves a bit too seriously. Sometimes the best that you can do is to realize how temporary you, your problems, and your life really will be. Life is too short not to enjoy … Continue reading →

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5 Things I Wouldn’t Spend Money On Even if I Had Extra

Posted on January 25, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

From the earlier 5 Things I Will Never NOT Pay For, comes the list of things I wouldn’t waste money on even if it DID grow on trees (which my grandfather assured me it did not). 1. Bad Artwork. Here’s … Continue reading →

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5 Things I Will Never NOT Pay For

Posted on January 22, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

Inspired by a blog about Things to Splurge on When You’re Broke, I thought about what I would splurge on if I had endless finances which lead this list: 5 Things I Will Never NOT Pay For. May not be the … Continue reading →

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Winners, Whiners and Big Macs

Posted on January 18, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

“The difference between winners and whiners is very simple: whiners want to feel good before they do something: winners do something, and then they feel good.” John Maxwell I don’t like working hard. I don’t. I don’t like getting up … Continue reading →

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Some Rules for It

Posted on January 15, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

Sometimes the ideas that tap dance around my head are worth a full-blown exploration, other times it’s just some facts to put out there, statements of belief, nuggets of current truths. Like these 5 for example: Leave it alone. Some things … Continue reading →

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If a Tree Falls in the Woods, Does Elvis Hear It?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

There is a classic question, one of the great mysteries of life: If a tree falls in the woods but no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? Allow me to propose an answer: It does, … Continue reading →