Hi Chatty Lady

Thank you! I'm truly blessed! I defintely understand the "computer down" gig. As someone who has made her living on computers writing about computers for over 25 years, I have had the situation happen many a time...and, in my book, its a whole lot of no fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope all is properly transferred and you're back up and running smooth as silk...

Mama, I absolutely love the quote you have on your home page. The second sentence is powerful. "What story are you writing today." Makes me want to be certain I'm doing something with meaning. Just love it.

Thank you Mama,
So you are one of those wonderful computer gurus huh? I am so inept with mine except to write and hop in here for some fun.

Hi Dotsie

Hi Dottie

Thanks so much...I appreciate the feedback! That is actually one of my own quotes and it is the basis of my speaking and coaching practice. I'm so glad to hear you're applying it to making sure you're doing something with meaning...because we all have so much to give.

One of my "thangs" is to help people hear the stories they are telling themselves and then finding ways to reinterpret the stories to be empowering and full of undiscovered gifts. I personally believe word choice is so important that I have a list of words I listen for and teach others to listen for and measure whether those words are empowering or disempowering.

One of my topics is tentatively titled "From Victim to Victor: Rewrite Your Story, Rewrite Your Life". However, my advisor has recommended I remove the front phrase since many people don't want to associate themselves with a "victim" label. To me, its empowering and I'm working to see what I say (there is that "story" thing again!) from the perspective of others!

Again, I'm so grateful for this forum and all your hard work and effort to put it in place. I joined NABBW yesterday and am looking forward to learning more about it too!

Hi Chatty Lady

I am in some ways, totally inept in others, especially the internet marketing and website stuff! In fact, I was so frustrated with trying to get some web stuff done that I gave up on my usual approach, the one I've had since I was two ("I can do it myself mommy!) and hired some help. I can't believe the feeling of relief knowing this supertechie is going to make sure all the behind-the-scenes stuff is done correctly.

I've created 6500 page documentation sets faster than I can get a bulleted list on my web page. ARGHGHGHGH!!!!!!! Grin.

Hi Dotsie

Oh geez, I just saw I boo booed by putting your name twice on the same post and misspelling it once. My apologies!

Welcome, Mama Red, and I am glad you are enjoying being a part of this great group!

MamaRed, I like the 'Victim to Victor' phrase. It shows the positive progression that can be accomplished. I was a 'victim' to bipolar and alcohol and have 'progressed' to live as a 'victor'. To me the phrase speaks of the hope of being able to work thru the change of status.

Sharing our stories is one of the resaons this site was launched because I beleive we all learn from one another's stories. Mama, we have that in common.

Hi Greene

Thank you for the feedback...that is how I perceive it too! I find it empowering to think I can turn tragedies into triumphs if that is the choice I make. What my advisor said is that it is likely to turn many meeting planners "off". And I definitely want to be in business and am finding that line between what resonates with the business world and me as a person serving as a motivational speaker. Interesting challenge this has been, interesting challenge.