Maureen Thomson
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Cell Phone be gone!
The topic of cell phones seems to keep appearing in my life of late, so here are a few thoughts. First of all, I don't seem to get cell phone coverage in my new home in Manzanita, Oregon. If I go out onto my front porch and it's not raining, I can lean my body over the railing at a minimum of 45 degrees and get one bar (well, two bars if you count the one that sticks into my midsection because I'm leaning over the railing). This... (posted by Maureen 2 years 90 days ago.)
The topic of cell phones seems to keep appearing in my life of late, so here are a few thoughts. First of all, I don't seem to get cell phone coverage in my new home in Manzanita, Oregon. If I go out onto my front porch and it's not raining, I can lean my body over the railing at a minimum of 45 degrees and get one bar (well, two bars if you count the one that sticks into my midsection because I'm leaning over the railing). This... (posted by Maureen 2 years 90 days ago.)
Want the Absolute Best Customer Service? Learn to be a Good Customer
You've all heard it. Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority No one beats our Customer Service...NOBODY The customer is always right. While it's true that every business--regardless of its size--needs to make customer satisfaction its priority, that does not give those those of us who are on the receiving end of service (and that would be pretty much everyone on the... (posted by Maureen 2 years 93 days ago.)
You've all heard it. Customer satisfaction is our #1 priority No one beats our Customer Service...NOBODY The customer is always right. While it's true that every business--regardless of its size--needs to make customer satisfaction its priority, that does not give those those of us who are on the receiving end of service (and that would be pretty much everyone on the... (posted by Maureen 2 years 93 days ago.)
The Perks of Grandparent-hood
My husband and I took granddaughter Kaydi to Disney World last month. We knew before we left that this would be an undertaking, neither of us being 30 (or anywhere close) anymore and not having firsthand experience at parenting a 3-year old for nigh on 20 years. While we knew it would be magical to experience Disney through Kaydi's eyes, we wondered how she'd be after a few days of separation from her folks. Personally, I... (posted by Maureen 2 years 93 days ago.)
My husband and I took granddaughter Kaydi to Disney World last month. We knew before we left that this would be an undertaking, neither of us being 30 (or anywhere close) anymore and not having firsthand experience at parenting a 3-year old for nigh on 20 years. While we knew it would be magical to experience Disney through Kaydi's eyes, we wondered how she'd be after a few days of separation from her folks. Personally, I... (posted by Maureen 2 years 93 days ago.)
10 Tips to Alleviate Wedding Day Stress
In spite of all the planning that you put into your wedding day, when the day actually arrives, it can still be a whirlwind of pressure and last-minute decisions. Even the calmest of brides can become stressed under these circumstances. Here are some tips to guarantee you won't be one of them. 1. Think about holding your ceremony later in the day. Getting ready for a 5:00 PM service is much less stressful than... (posted by Maureen 2 years 93 days ago.)
In spite of all the planning that you put into your wedding day, when the day actually arrives, it can still be a whirlwind of pressure and last-minute decisions. Even the calmest of brides can become stressed under these circumstances. Here are some tips to guarantee you won't be one of them. 1. Think about holding your ceremony later in the day. Getting ready for a 5:00 PM service is much less stressful than... (posted by Maureen 2 years 93 days ago.)
Tips to Personalize your Wedding Ceremony
Make your ceremony POP no matter what your budget. Here are some ideas: Choose a humorous reading. Sure, Kahlil Gibran and Corinthians are beautiful time-honored pieces, but for some zing, try Dr. Suess's Oh the Places You'll Go , or recite the lyrics to Adam Sandler's I Wanna Grow Old with You (from The Wedding Singer). Instead of a traditional blessing at the end of the ceremony, have your parents write... (posted by Maureen 2 years 93 days ago.)
Make your ceremony POP no matter what your budget. Here are some ideas: Choose a humorous reading. Sure, Kahlil Gibran and Corinthians are beautiful time-honored pieces, but for some zing, try Dr. Suess's Oh the Places You'll Go , or recite the lyrics to Adam Sandler's I Wanna Grow Old with You (from The Wedding Singer). Instead of a traditional blessing at the end of the ceremony, have your parents write... (posted by Maureen 2 years 93 days ago.)
Why so Much Money for 20 Minutes? The Question of the Officiating Fee
I was flabbergasted to receive an email the other day, chastising me for the price of our Classic Custom ceremony fee. According the writer's calculations, the fee for a "15 minute ceremony" resulted in us obtaining the astronomical hourly rate of $1,476! Wowza! If that were true, I'd be writing this article from my summer mansion on the shores of the while my cabana boy massaged my... (posted by Maureen 2 years 93 days ago.)
I was flabbergasted to receive an email the other day, chastising me for the price of our Classic Custom ceremony fee. According the writer's calculations, the fee for a "15 minute ceremony" resulted in us obtaining the astronomical hourly rate of $1,476! Wowza! If that were true, I'd be writing this article from my summer mansion on the shores of the while my cabana boy massaged my... (posted by Maureen 2 years 93 days ago.)
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