100 Most Powerful Women

http://www.forbes.com/lists/2005/11/MTNG.html

I hope to make this list someday! ;)

Life...

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.

Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day...like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first. The audience laughed so hard they cried.

Maya Angelou said this:

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."
"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."
"I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life."
"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."
"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."
"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."
"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."
"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer

I'm reading a fascinating and enthralling book now, called Into the Wild. I can't put it down!!! I really admire the author's writing. Very vivid yet delivered in a sort of newsy way, with an exceptional use of a great array of words.

It's inspiring me to hike the entire Appalachian Trail...

http://outside.away.com/outside/features/1993/1993_into_the_wild_1.html

I feel like I really would have liked Chris had I gotten the chance to know him.

Be an Entrepreneur !

Inspiring...

http://www.inc.com/magazine/20050801/entrepreneur.html

PostSecret

The link below is to a very unique blog. A man in Germantown left a bunch of postcards on trains, in library books, and other places people would see one, pick it up, and write a secret of theirs on it to send in. He gets thousands a week now, and posts the best ones on here. It's a fascinating blog.

http://postsecret.blogspot.com/

Importance of Thank you notes

My mom was always a big believer in thank-you notes. This one was a tear-jerker:

http://bostonworks.boston.com/globe/view_cube/archive/112005.shtml