Monthly Archive: July, 2010

hugmamma,m.d.

Trust the doctors…and yourself. They don’t know what you know…hugmamma

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attitude adjustment

Does race or social status affect customer service? Or is it just a matter of attitude adjustment? There are bad sales people and there are great sales people. Perhaps it’s just a reflection of the values they subscribe to. Whatever the case may be, salespersons shouldn’t “judge a book by its cover.” They might miss out on one heck of a sale. Remember in “Pretty Woman” when Julia Roberts told the sales staff in a Rodeo Drive boutique, “I was the one you wouldn’t help. Big mistake! Huge mistake! Huge!”…hugmamma

new album

Michael Jackson, as well as Elvis and others, gave themselves totally to their fans. They relinquished so much, they left very little for themselves and the few who loved them when they weren’t in the spotlight. Fame gave them everything, but it also took everything away…hugmamma

not so friendly skies

Airlines must return aircraft to the gates should flights be delayed more than 3 hours, according to new government regulations. Some abide; some don’t. Air travel today is not what it was in decades past. Who’s got the “upper-hand?” Is it the passenger, the airline, or Fate?…hugmamma.

no mystery, off the court…or on

Possibly allergic, I’m told to give up eating my most favorite food in the whole world, PEANUTS. I guess if a couple of brave men I know can give up basketball, I can make sacrifies too…hugmamma.

medical mystery

Asthma attack or stroke? Which should I choose…hugmamma

huge thanks, readers

Heartfelt thanks, dear reader, for letting me share…hugmamma

trivia, but not trivial

“Small stuff” that makes me, me and not you…hugmamma

a “hand-up”

Article in the Wall Street Journal suggests that soccer not only entertains, but instills important life lessons and so should be promoted in schools nationwide. The dictionary definition of “sports” encompasses ballet and other dance forms. They also entertain, and instill important life lessons. Unlike traditional athletes, dancers are not positioned to earn millions. Those belonging to European companies can earn a living wage because they are usually government subsidized, not so with their American counterparts. I would venture to say that most dancers are at, or below, the poverty income level. Wouldn’t it be awesome if super-rich athletes extended a helping hand and sponsored financially strapped dance groups around the country? Their wealth would go much farther, if they invested in others with talent like theirs.

from my lips to their ears…hugmamma

a treasure trove

Deciding to enjoy a day in the sun, hubby and I briefly visited friends to see what goodies they were selling in their neighborhood yard sale. I snapped up a set of 4… Read More

in the spotlight

Blogging and reality shows are platforms for expression. But might we be a little like Narcissus, the youth who in Greek mythology “fell in love with his own reflection…?”…hugmamma

totally surprised

Like Kevin’s mom in “Home Alone,” I was determined to get to my daughter without concern for my own safety…hugmamma

journal tidbits

On one hand there’s hope for an Alzheimer’s cure. On the other, beware buying what you can’t afford for it may cost you your life, and your loved ones a lot of grief…hugmamma.

ride with strangers

Hitching a ride with strangers is no longer condoned. But just such a ride turned out to be heaven sent…hugmamma.

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