Naked Girl in a Dress

Month: January 2013

  • Connecting and Blending a Family at Dinner

    Sitting in American Girl Cafe waiting for our server to greet us, Princess Daisy spotted a bright pink box in the middle of the table. In it were slips of paper with questions. She loved the idea of taking turns posing questions, which started one of the most memorable meals we had in New York…

  • New Family Experiences

    As this publishes, Sean and I are en route to New York City with our four youngest kids. Two of the four have never been to the city, which makes this trip so much more special. I can’t wait to see their faces as we enter the city, see Times Square, walk through Central Park,…

  • Twenty Years from Now

    “Can you see yourself with him 20 years from now?” That’s what a friend asked me after I announced becoming engaged to Sean. Without hesitation, I told her I could see being with him in 20 years’ time. I explained, “Life would not be as much fun without sharing each day with him.” Sean possesses…

  • 45 Life Lessons, Written by a 90 Year Old

    As we travel through life, are we learning any lessons along the way? ~~~~~~~~~~ The following list was compiled, not by a 90-year-old as the title suggests, but a 45-year-old-woman. The author expanded her lessons learned at 50 by adding an additional five. After reading through these valuable life lessons, read the story (and attribution…

  • A New Year. A New Site.

    Last week when I announced completion of a new site on Facebook, I stated I felt a bit like the shoemaker’s daughter. Being so busy working on client projects, I had no time for my own. So, after over a year of running a full-service digital media agency, Naked Girl Media, I finally built a…

  • The Power of Words

    Words. Used wisely, they spark many emotions in a person, including make someone smile, laugh, feel loved, create a sense of safety, or build esteem. Used irresponsibly, words can do serious damage to another. They can cause hurt feelings, create doubt, instill instability, bring on feelings of worthlessness, and create sorrow to name a few.…