Monday morning thoughts from Dr. Seuss

I haven't spent much time in my life to date trying to 'fit in.' And, when I did I soon realized I didn't 'fit in' and that was a good thing.II haven't spent much time in my life to date trying to fit in.  And, when I did try I soon realized I didn't fit in and that was okay.   We all stand out - and so we should!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

For my female friends coming to Ottawa for I.W.D. event March 6th - see you soon!

Not sure I agree that we should be compared to a tea bag but the message about strength is a good one. In particular I am thinking of the single mothers I know who are raising their children on their own, doing it all every damn day.  It's a very tough life I know but, trust me, it's all worth it in the end.  xoxoxoxo  CA

Church on Sunday...........

I like this notion and wonder if you do to.  I would love comments.

I am a Catholic but over the years have had so many concerns about my Church......I don't think I need to list them!

Ronnie out - Randy in

Game on tonight! 

All eyes will be on our new coach - Randy Carlyle. If you don't know him he lead the Anaheim Ducks to a Stanley Cup win in 2007 AND he is from Sudbury.  Who knew?  A good old Canadian boy (who lives in the USA I believe.)

I was not a fan of the "FI-RE WILSON" chants during our last home game.  Not sure there is ever a need for that much negative energy albeit some will say that is why Burke finally made the call.  I don't agree with that either.

Go Leafs Go - that's all I have to say.

CA

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

I posted the front cover of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson in an earlier blog today.  This is the back cover.

I am reading this book for the second time.  Initially I was interested in reading the book because Steve Jobs was such a huge success in life - or at least at work.

I couldn't believe some of the things I was reading the first time around thus the second reading. For example,  "There was also the issue of his hygiene.  He was still convinced, against all evidence, that his vegan diets meant that he didn't need to use a deodorant or take regular showers.....Sometimes, to relieve stress, he would soak his feet in the toilet, a practice that was not as soothing for his colleagues."

REALLY? 

Another quote that surprised me, "There was a side to him that was frighteningly cold."  Don't get me wrong there are hundreds of pages of information and stories that are delightful and enlightening but the fact that this genius was not a people person shocks me.   I went through my entire career under the assumption that, for the most part, everyone who was successful in business was indeed a 'people person.' 

Seems I was wrong.  Never too late to learn ......................

Have a great Friday.

Love
Carol Ann

What are you reading?

Santa brought Jalen lots of books to read.  Lexi chose her mom's magazines over the books she found under the tree.  Me - I received exactly the book I asked Santa for - the Steve Jobs story. More on why I wanted to read it later.............................

International Women's Day - Ottawa event March 6th

I should say right up front that this visual is not part of  the official poster for the event - but I like it  -  and I hope you like it too and that it makes you smile.

The Ottawa, Nepean and Kanata Clubs of the CFUW and the OCW are presenting a wonderful evening to celebrate women and our accomplishments.  (Men welcome too!)   www.cfuw.org gives you all the details about the evening which begins at 6 pm.

I am so looking forward to the evening. My friends Judy Charette and JC Legault are coming to spend time (and help me sell books - thanks in advance for that!) and they are both bringing family and friends with them.  I hope to see many others that I know at the event and look forward to making new friends as well.

I would love to see you there - if you live in the Ottawa area and would enjoy an evening that speaks to women helping and supporting women please join us.

Love
Carol Ann