tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80549295549497049192024-02-07T20:10:53.210-06:00Kat SmithAuthor / SpeakerKat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-31221296053141604602012-08-18T16:30:00.000-05:002012-08-18T16:30:43.364-05:00Its in the Way She WalksSexologist finds new meaning in how a woman struts.<br />
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ScienceDaily (Sep. 7, 2008) — A new study found that trained sexologists could infer a woman's history of vaginal orgasm by observing the way she walks. The study is published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine.<br />
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Led by Stuart Brody of the University of the West of Scotland in collaboration with colleagues in Belgium, the study involved 16 female Belgian university students. Subjects completed a questionnaire on their sexual behavior and were then videotaped from a distance while walking in a public place. The videotapes were rated by two professors of sexology and two research assistants trained in the functional-sexological approach to sexology, who were not aware of the women's orgasmic history.<br />
<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080904215626.htm" target="_blank">Read entire article</a>Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-61899404017316260502012-08-10T11:33:00.000-05:002012-08-10T11:33:55.664-05:00Fifty Shades of Olympic GamesHave you notice the seductive views during the olympics? The crotch shots, butt angles and oh, those abs? (<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/08/07/henrik-rummel-bulging-shorts-picture_n_1751178.html" target="_blank">Not to mention Henrick's erection during the rowing team's medal ceremony)</a> It may all be innocent, but it I find it hilarious to watch the lane monitors (?) behind the runners trying desperately not to stare at the rear ends of the athletes as they loosen up and prepare to race.<br />
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Then there are the spectators who seems to get excited when the women on the sand volleyball court embrace.<br />
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The human body and all its flexibility and glory, is stimulating to look at and we can't help but get aroused by half naked, fit bodies showing off their physical abilities. Hot sweaty bodies, increased heart rates mixed with high doses of hormones and adrenaline equals an exotic cocktail.<br />
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Though their talents are to be admired, (Oh and how can I neglect to mention the female synchronized swimmers!!! ) we can all relate it to sex in some way. It makes one wonder if all the visual aids creates a call to take action: A fifty shades, Olympics style.<br />
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In researching the birth rates, according <a href="http://www.indexmundi.com/g/g.aspx?c=us&v=25" target="_blank">http://www.indexmundi.com, </a> after the 2004 Olympics, there was a slight increase in the US newborns, but things seemed to have balanced out in the following game years. My guess is that the Summer games raises the heat in more ways than one. But let me not false start, 2012 has yet to show how the games arouse us.Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-3687685834226264882012-08-09T18:06:00.000-05:002012-08-09T18:06:56.683-05:00Effects of Negativity in Daily Life<div id="summary_highlights" style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; color: rgb(51, 51, 51) !important; font-family: georgia, serif !important; font-size: 1.7em !important; line-height: 1.2em !important; margin: 14px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 14px; text-align: left; width: auto;">The average adult has 300 negative thoughts per day, about one every 2 ½ minutes, according to the Midwest Center for Stress Control.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;">Feelings like anger, insecurity, anxiety, and jealousy not only trigger aches, pains, or digestive problems in the body but can also lead to chronic disease conditions and a shorter life span. Negative and hostile feelings are associated with increases in adrenaline and cortisol, high blood pressure, heart palpitations, higher cholesterol levels and alterations in the immune system.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><strong style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Health Effects of Negative Thoughts</strong></div><strong style="border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"></strong><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;"><strong style="border: 0px none; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"></strong></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;">Recent research has found that people having a habitual negative disposition are also at a higher risk for suffering from memory problems later in life, including a higher incidence of Alzheimer’s disease. Brain scans noted that the structure of the brain is physically changed and functions altered in those with chronic negative thinking. Long term exposure to the chemicals produced can actually cause parts of the brain to become inactive.</div><span style="border: 0px none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><br style="font-size: 12px;" /><br style="font-size: 12px;" />Read more at Suite101: <a href="http://suite101.com/article/negativity-and-your-health-a144772#ixzz235q24dgr" style="border: 0px none; color: #003399; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Negativity and Your Health: Moods and Attitudes Play an Important Role in Being Healthy | Suite101.com</a> <a href="http://suite101.com/article/negativity-and-your-health-a144772#ixzz235q24dgr" style="border: 0px none; color: #003399; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">http://suite101.com/article/negativity-and-your-health-a144772#ixzz235q24dgr</a></span>Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-2314664394763494972012-07-11T10:57:00.000-05:002012-07-11T10:57:17.194-05:00Keeping a Loving ConnectionWith all the stresses of work, home, family and LIFE, we can easily lose touch with those closest to us. Its the simple things that can help keep our connections loving, supportive and solid despite the challenges of everyday living.<br />
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On the go? Connect online. Send your sweetie a tweet. Send a private message or post on their FB page that you are thinking of them. Or send a sweet email reminding them of how much you love them. Drop in a link to your favorite love song or scene of a movie that says how you feel.<br />
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Not online? Try leaving little written messages that promise spending some quality time soon, via date night, a massage, quiet dinner or weekend escape.<br />
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Short on time? The next time you're at a convenience store refueling you or your automobile, grab a single flower or a sweet treat for them and leave for them at home or drop it by their place of business.<br />
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Text your sweetie a smile ;-) just to let them know you are thinking of them.<br />
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Don't let life and all its challenges rob you of the joys of being in love. If you invest time and energy in your careers, hobbies and other activities, then do the same for your relationships. It will pay off in the end and the balance will help you stay happy and healthy.<br />
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"If you love me tell me so. If you tell me, Love Me So." Walter BentonKat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-89844416810674745792012-06-17T09:31:00.000-05:002012-06-17T09:31:00.702-05:00Daddy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-42913530696445427182012-05-27T17:14:00.000-05:002012-05-27T17:14:04.670-05:00Interview with Lisett Guevara and Jim Gulnick<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHHKDmHJxwbFYz7ep9gQAXSxp0xHCCGb8VnZRyXIklJUgQ-Llk_IXeAKvZjq28xGS6Lqd9qCMyKf7I8iQ5hRAtWEF9aCrcVoni-jQNGf9nLhJ1F33GDFNe5wXJd5_xsLn4QEw4KwV2SSy/s1600/LisetteGuevara.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHHKDmHJxwbFYz7ep9gQAXSxp0xHCCGb8VnZRyXIklJUgQ-Llk_IXeAKvZjq28xGS6Lqd9qCMyKf7I8iQ5hRAtWEF9aCrcVoni-jQNGf9nLhJ1F33GDFNe5wXJd5_xsLn4QEw4KwV2SSy/s320/LisetteGuevara.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Georgia; margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="color: #365f91;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia; margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="color: #365f91;">Lisett Guevara and Jim Gulnick are the hosts of Love Works, The Science of Relationships. Their book, <em><span style="font-family: Times;">“Single? How I found my perfect match in 90 days”</span></em>, documents the actual process that Lisett used to discover herself and uncover Jim. The results and story of the process were so extraordinary that family and friends urged the couple to write a book and share the information. This launched the team’s career in relationship engineering, education, and entertainment.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia; margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia; margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="color: #365f91;">Lisett and Jim are not only talking about relationships, they are a living example of the advice they offer. Unlike other relationship experts, Lisett and Jim are not only co-authors and co-hosts but also husband and wife. This allows them to see issues from both male and female perspectives, and provide personally tested solutions. Additionally, they are both engineers and seek the science behind the belief.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia; margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia; margin-bottom: 0.1pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0.1pt;"><span style="color: #365f91;">The authors have appeared as repeat guests on radio shows around the world in places such as Venezuela, London, New York, Philadelphia, Oklahoma City and Dallas. They conduct seminars internationally and are available for interactive conversation with audiences. Interviews and seminars may be conducted in English or Spanish.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;">Where are you from?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">Lisett Guevara grew up in Valencia, Venezuela and Jim Gulnick spent his youth in New Jersey, USA. The couple met in Dallas, TX where their relationship philosophy blossomed.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;">What in your youth provided a foundation for love and love expression?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">Our parents from both sides of our family remain married today. Each of us came from loving families but that did not prevent us from seeing and experiencing breakups in our own lives. Our foundation for love and love expression is a new faith brought together by our meeting and finally understanding the science behind the magic.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;">What is your definition of Love?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">Love is simply removing the mental and physical barriers that prevent our spirits from meeting. <span> </span>Love is when spirit, mind, and body are matched and moving in the same direction together. Love is a complete union of the spiritual and physical world. This is a deep connection where both souls feel at home without thinking.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;">What do you love?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">We love sharing a message of hope and love. We love helping people discover who they are and in the process create an environment that allows them to find or create their perfect match.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;">What do you think draws you to the things that you love?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">We have a mission that is etched into our being. When we uncover what we <u>really</u> want, we find what our mission is for us. Being drawn to the things we love becomes a natural expression of our inner being. <span> </span>We believe that we attract what we are. So when your mind and emotions are clear, and your conscious and unconscious are congruent, then you are ready to be drawn to, and attract, another soul inline with your being.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;">How do you apply what you love to your everyday life?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">We work daily on seminars, workshops, books, programs, radio shows, and consult with people and businesses to help them find their perfect match, develop rapport, and build relationships. Not only do we help find the perfect match but we also help heal those hearts that have lost their partner (or companies that have lost their direction). We help people (and companies) find themselves first before going out to meet people (or customers) with the same problems.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;">What is one of the most important key to healthy and loving relationships?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">The most important key is transparent communication. When we remove mental and physical barriers to communication, and remove the ego from its control, we can connect with, and move in the same direction as others. You are able to recognize your codes in your mental programs and can also recognize the codes of the mental programs of your partner. This is when you will learn to accept that each partner has responsibility for 50% of the relationship. When you take responsibility for your own change is when you begin to develop healthy emotions.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;">What interests you? </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">We have studied the law of attraction, NLP, success strategies, communication, and hundreds of programs for better communication.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">Lisett has over 18 years of experience as a professor at both undergraduate and graduate levels, led and implemented educational projects about: teamwork, rules of negotiation, effective communication, ISO 9000 (International Standard Organization), and helped implement strategies to discover the effectiveness of people. Lisett has helped more than 200 companies and 1500 couples and individuals with their communication and relationships since 1998. She has helped many clients, past students, and customers to rebuild and strengthen their marriages, open up their communication, and learn to understand themselves and each other better.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">Jim has more than 20 years’ experience in engineering, marketing, and sales psychology. He has a balanced approach to objective analysis and solution creation, and is well skilled in his ability to read people and their behavior. Together, our interests are in distilling a new unified philosophy of communication, relationships, and success. <span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">Lisett and Jim are not only co-authors and co-hosts but also husband and wife. This allows them to see issues from both male and female perspectives, and provide personally tested solutions. Additionally, they are both engineers and seek the science behind the belief.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;">What inspired you to do the work that you do?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">Our relationship with each other is the source of our inspiration.<span> </span>The story of our meeting, the process that led us to find each other, and the message of love and hope that we share inspires us every day. <span> </span>Knowing that we can bring our new message supported between logic and spirit energizes us everyday. <span> </span>We are motivated by the amazing gift of co-creation, which allows us to develop new ideas, theories, and techniques to solve emotional problems and to help people better relate in order to have a healthier, and more harmonic and passionate relationships.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;">How do you inspire others?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">We lead by example. We develop our programs together and our loving relationship is easily felt in all we do. Whether we are consulting with a business or facilitating a workshop, our love and congruency are apparent. <span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><span><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;">What is the most romantic thing you’ve ever done or had done for you?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">When expressing love by playing piano or guitar for my wife. When my inward emotions are not held back by fear.<span> </span>When my wife looks into my eyes and says, “You see me.” The eyes are the passage to the soul. The micro-expressions are communicated at the speed of light. Two people connect without saying a word. Romance and love flow from within and become naturally expressed in all outward actions. My wife runs to the door when I come home with a smile on her face and a big hug. The day is romance, every moment connected and one.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;">What is one person, place or thing that inspires you?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">Leonardo da Vinci, and his ability to consolidate and condense massive amounts of creativity into a single invention, inspires both of us. <span> </span>In my husband, I find balance in his scientific mind and artistic creative soul. <span> </span>My wife inspires me with her unending energy, positive movement, and the structure she applies to our endeavors.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;">Lisett Guevara and Jim Gulnick are authors, consultants, speakers, and the hosts of Love Works on <a href="http://WebTalkRadio.net/">WebTalkRadio.net</a>. They live in New Jersey and are the founders of:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><a href="http://90daysoulmate.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #365f91;">http://90daysoulmate.com</span></a> <span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><a href="http://90daysolutions.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #365f91;">http://90daysolutions.com</span></a> <span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Times;"><a href="http://webtalkradio.net/shows/love-works/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #365f91;">http://webtalkradio.net/shows/love-works/</span></a></span></div>Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-18358149289104619182012-05-25T09:51:00.007-05:002012-05-25T10:18:21.639-05:007 Wonders of ...Life<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">To See</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm35AQIuJrTo_zHoMiXzqdMt1NGNNTd6tQlEjmyTZ0uRmGxgXlgAXxVuxNFHcc-6KC-THh3Tnxa0puxJrcqaWn_2tKPDVcifYqwhcD9sOdsg05FxIND4lPOepLqie_L6aqZFDYRQRoHhz1/s1600/Eye.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm35AQIuJrTo_zHoMiXzqdMt1NGNNTd6tQlEjmyTZ0uRmGxgXlgAXxVuxNFHcc-6KC-THh3Tnxa0puxJrcqaWn_2tKPDVcifYqwhcD9sOdsg05FxIND4lPOepLqie_L6aqZFDYRQRoHhz1/s320/Eye.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">To Smell</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzW6D6EwBEEGN29epKZXDUVRcgs5Y_O-e8wou6wGIWtB602C-teF7KiWlZ1sdo6n8NB8XigAUJLimyYK2LsG05OB0jeTGfgIEIOGVbuCoaOZ-0dZSecgPvAF7doKNiLvez5aFhifhUQ6wo/s1600/smell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzW6D6EwBEEGN29epKZXDUVRcgs5Y_O-e8wou6wGIWtB602C-teF7KiWlZ1sdo6n8NB8XigAUJLimyYK2LsG05OB0jeTGfgIEIOGVbuCoaOZ-0dZSecgPvAF7doKNiLvez5aFhifhUQ6wo/s320/smell.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<br />Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-4980919462948284112012-05-11T08:00:00.000-05:002012-05-11T08:00:01.513-05:00Romantic Retreats in Texas Book Review<br />
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<li style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 10.0px Symbol; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Title: Romantic Retreats in Texas; Places to Relax, Rejuvenate and Reconnect</span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 10.0px Symbol; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Author: Katherine “Kat” Smith<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> </span></li>
<li style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 10.0px Symbol; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Publisher: TomKat Productions, LLC</span></li>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> Dallas, TX 75370-1478</span></div>
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<li style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font: 12.0px Symbol; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">List Price: $18.95</span></li>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> True to her training as a relationship coach, Kat Smith has written a book that will take you to places of romance in Texas, guaranteed to help you give your relationship a boost. She makes sure you will not miss out on a romantic Texas retreat by giving you instructions on how to use the book, including Texas Road Traveling Tips and Sources of Travel in Texas (and she does not include wagon train in this list). <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The retreats are described according to the area of Texas they are in, giving the location, the address and other contact information as well as the romantic amenities provided by the individual properties. There is a short page on planning your retreat, another couple of pages on packing and information on how to conduct yourself on retreat properties. In perusing the Table of Contents, you will see that Ms. Smith has inserted a few pages called “Keys to Intimate Foreplay”. Be sure to read it as it is NOT what you think it would be.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>“My goal with this book is to share what the state has to offer, which is something for everyone; from rustic ranches to sophisticated resorts. There are places to relax and read, get in touch with nature, ride horses, swim in lakes, to boat or fish, day trips to cleanse the body or spirit and entertaining retreats filled with areas for shopping, dining and more.”</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I think she has reached her goal and then some. Anyone can use this book to plan a short trip, a long tour of the state or a trip to just relax and refresh themselves.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Name: Katherine Boyer<br />
E-mail address: <a href="mailto:kbooks1@verizon.net"><span style="color: #1738f5; letter-spacing: 0.0px; text-decoration: underline;">kbooks1@verizon.net</span></a></span></div>Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-64850312038194746042012-05-10T08:19:00.000-05:002012-05-10T08:19:00.336-05:00An Interview with Ginnie Siena Bivona<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Dining-Cookbook-More-Lovers/dp/1556222580/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335971945&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxOk1Lk2S56R8IoDjSuuaY0dlDMGniJwCKb154i49idCJwXFxMLR1IFNJ9F6EZ4A_RMoy2TdNnuPIrrWMFgxqHfgZUatmPDeFI5_ZKMEFignq3J4KpSwAftKP48vluRi9C0aWg7dYBh2I9/s320/DirtyDiningHR.jpg" width="198" /></a></div>
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with <a href="http://www.ginniebivona.com/">Ginnie Siena Bivona</a>, author of <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Dining-Cookbook-More-Lovers/dp/1556222580/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335907721&sr=8-1">Dirty
Dining – A Cookbook and More for Lovers</a>, Ida Mae Tutweiler and the
Traveling Tea Party</i> (made into Hallmark movie Bound by a Secret) and <i>Notes from a Chameleon</i>. <b>www.ginniebivona.com <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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secret dream from her earliest years was to be a fashion designer. Writing
never crossed her tiny mind, although her passion for reading began the day she
was handed her own copy of the now extinct Dick and Jane first grade reader.
Her earliest fashion sketch, two women all decked out from head to toe in
completely different outfits was drawn at the age of five. Why these lovely
ladies are walking what appears to be a very large chicken is something the
artist herself is at a loss to explain. Nevertheless It’s clear that Ginnie has
always been caught up in creativity. For many years that drive was expressed in
painting, sculpture and various other artistic endeavors. And then right on
schedule, as a shiny new bride, in cooking. And of course, having lots of kids
and keeping a perfectly decorated, perfectly spotless house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kat: Where are you from</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kat: What in your youth provided a foundation for
love and love expression?</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">GSB: My family
was very loving, and because my Dad was Italian, my young life came with lots
of hugs and kisses. I knew I was loved, and I think that was the foundation for
how I am today. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kat: What is your definition of Love?</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">GSB: Oh my,
there are so many ways of loving, there's the love I have for my children,
undying, deep, as much a part of me as the atoms of my body. Then there's the
love of friends, a few from my childhood till today, and all ones who have come
into my life at so many different stages. And then there are the men who love
me...(and even tell me so) the three men in my poetry group (and I'm the only
woman!) a couple of male friends that I do museums and theater and stuff like
that...and the best part is, I'm not worried about how attractive I am, or will
they want to marry me, or any of that stuff we fret about when we are young.
Now it's all about just enjoying each other's company. I know while you are
still sexy you believe that once the sexy part is gone it's OVER...but it turns
out to be fun. And a lot less stressful.
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">KS: What do you love?</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">GSB: I love life! I love where I am in life! I
could never have imagined how much fun it is. And I probably wouldn't have
believed you if you told me. But it is. Stay tuned, there's more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you love?</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">GSB: I love,
therefore I am loved. It's that simple. My kids tease me about it all the
time...my youngest daughter says I'd think Jack the Ripper was a nice guy. And
I probably would. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kat: How do you apply what you love to your everyday
life?</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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exercise almost all day, every single day. My creativity, not necessarily my
body, although I do exercise that too. (not as much as probably should, but I
keep my phones in another room so I have to run to answer them. Does that
count, do you think?) As long as I'm being creative, I'm happy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kat: What is one of the most important key to
healthy and loving relationships?</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">GSB: The most
important thing in any relationship is communication; being honest about
yourself, and carefully listening to the other person too. Understanding that I
have no power to change you, all I have the power to change is how I choose to
react to the issue at hand. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kat: What interests you?</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">GSB: I'm
creative...that means I'm all over the place. It's called The Curse of the
Creative Mind. And it never goes away...you can be as old as dirt and you'll
still be thinking up new ideas, new interests and the newest idea of the
moment. I love cooking, writing and collecting rocks. I love learning, so I
read constantly, and now with my Kindle at hand, I'm never, ever without a
book. . <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kat: What inspired you to do the work that you do?</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">GSB: One
Sunday afternoon when I was 42 I started writing about how I felt just that
day. How could I have known it would bring me to where I am today??? Wow. It's
mind boggling. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kat: How do you inspire others?</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">GSC: I feel
strongly that my message is to tell others that life gets better and better the
older you get, and that the adventure is amazing all of the way. So tighten
your seat belt...it's one helluva a ride, and the best part is always in front
of you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kat: What is the most romantic thing you’ve ever
done or had done for you?</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">GSB: Read </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Dining-Cookbook-More-Lovers/dp/1556222580/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335906671&sr=8-1"><b><i><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Dirty Dining, A Cookbook and
More For Lovers</span></i></b></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">. I may have done a few of those scenarios. Although I'll never tell
what was made up, and what was...um...research. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Kat: What is one person, place or thing that
inspires you?</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">GSB: That's
Impossible to answer. So many influences...I suppose women of all ages, but
especially women artists of the Renaissance period. And if I had to pick one,
it would be Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1655). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-52680093078410828842012-05-08T08:54:00.000-05:002012-05-08T08:54:00.628-05:00An Interview with Deondriea CantriceI had the pleasure of interviewing <a href="http://www.deondriea.com/" target="_blank">Deondriea Cantrice</a>, Author of Rhythm Can't Keep Time and When Emotions Lie.<br />
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She is my upcoming featured guest at the <a href="http://prefaceevents.com/events/the-muse-literary-mingle/" target="_blank">Muse Literary Mingle</a> (may 10, 2012) <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjTVplv0Mxw" target="_blank">Click here </a>to listen to our conversation.<br />
<br />Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-75373925888414648642012-05-07T08:38:00.000-05:002012-05-07T08:38:00.196-05:00I'm in LoveEnjoy this classic by Aretha Franklin. Being in love can be the most exilerating experience.<br />
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She performs and describes that feeling so well in this song. Click on the image and listen to the lyrics. Can you imagine you in love?<br />
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<br />Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-4477819409348449832012-05-04T07:49:00.000-05:002012-05-04T07:49:00.247-05:00Non verbal Communication with Cathrine HatcherWhen communicating in dating or anytime, are you sure are sending the right message? How can you pick up clues that you and the intended is receiving a clear message and that you are both on the same page? Click image to watch interview.<br />
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Image Communications Expert, <a href="http://www.personasid.com/" target="_blank">Cathrine Hatcher</a> offers some tips on how to read non verbal communication in all situations. Cathrine will be a featured speaker at the Love & Romance Expo this June 2, in Addison, TX 10 am - 6 pm.<a href="http://www.loveandromanceexpo.com/" target="_blank"> www.loveandromanceexpo.com</a><br />
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Cathrine offers individual consultations and speaks to small and large groups on how color affect us as well as our overall image. For more information visit her website at <a href="http://www.personasid.com/" target="_blank">www.personasid.com </a>Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-27976457212453049792012-05-03T08:43:00.000-05:002012-05-03T08:43:00.657-05:00Rumi - LoveRumi is known for beautiful words and poetic verse in describing ultimate love.<br />
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Here is a video of those words that may bring insight to your love perspective.<br />
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<br />Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-24572772231518913122012-05-02T08:00:00.000-05:002012-05-02T08:09:57.897-05:00Tips for Performing Best Selling Interviews<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"> As
a former morning radio show</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%; text-align: justify;"> host, when interviewing guests, some made it
so difficult it was like pulling teeth to get them to relax and elaborate a
little more on their answers. I
understand that it is not customary for an author to be trained in presentation
skills but, here is a big hint!</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">If you want your book to be a best-selling author,<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">you have to be best at selling your book!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;"> Can
you remember a time you watched someone on television and their articulation
and presence was so bad that you changed the channel? They were not prepared
for the interview. They did not research the style of the interviewer or the
show format. They did not put on their excitement before stepping on stage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="color: #0033cc; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">There is a very profound comment
in the industry about the job of a media professional that sums things up very
well: "<b><i>I am not here to provide a free service to the author. I am here to
offer an entertaining and compelling story to my audience." <o:p></o:p></i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;"> Media
in its various formats are a valuable source to anyone selling a product or
service. Media and good publicity go hand in hand and serve the promoter (i.e.
author) in many ways:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 150%;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Spotlights person, product or issue<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; line-height: 150%;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Reaches people beyond ordinary circles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Generated resources<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Give you an audience to persuade to action<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;"> Many
authors shy away from broadcast interviews which takes them out of their
comfort zone. They offer one-word interview responses and as a result their nervousness
is evident and they leave the interviewer struggling to conduct an entertaining
and informative interview.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;"> To
help you get comfortable I share with your some tips. The
key to a best-selling interview is to be interesting, informative and fun. It
is the host’s responsibility to deliver an entertaining thirty minutes or hours
worth of material to their audience. Television producers and hosts do not book
authors, per se. They book interesting individuals who happen to have either
written a book. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;"> Because
attention spans are short guests who are dull and uninteresting can cost the
network to lose ratings. Broadcast personnel strive to build relationships with
their guests. They are banking on dependability, entertainment value and
interest level. It is a business. The media company paid for the right to be on
the air and sells advertising and airtime to recoup their investment and pay the
bills. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;"> <b>Practice IS necessary! </b>So to help you prepare for your best selling
interview, here are 20 steps to help you be a success:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">1.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">It is always wise to read a few editions of the publications and
articles by the interviewer, or watch/listen to the show. Understand the type
of interviews they publish or produce and get familiar with their journalistic
style.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Know the culture and format of the show and make sure your dress/appearance
matches (i.e. casual or formal).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Inquire as to the audience demographics so you’ll understand who
is listening and how you can tailor the interview to them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">4.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Prepare a short introduction of yourself
for the interviewer. </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">5.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Create your elevator speech; a well-prepared, 15-second
statement or pitch that sums up your book concisely and impacts fully.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">6.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Create a list of FAQs (frequently asked questions) that clearly
explains the book’s topic/story and personal information about you as the
author. This will be very helpful to interviewers. They are very busy and may
not have the opportunity to read your book prior to you appearing on the show. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">7.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Rehearse your responses and listen for ease of delivery. Practice
your answers in “sound-bites” - a 10, 20 or 30 second response. Time yourself
with an online stop watch at </span><a href="http://www.stop-watch.com/"><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">www.stop-watch.com</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Check your voice volume and inflection. Enunciate clearly and
speak with confidence and enthusiasm. This is when practice will be evident.
Learn to place emphasis on words for dramatics and emotion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Dress appropriately and maintain good posture. Be comfortable. Wear
an outfit that does not take attention away from you or the topic. Ladies
should make sure skirts are not too short, pants are not too tight or your
jewelry is not too big or busy. No fussy, uncomfortable clothes that make you
tug and fidgety.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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necessary to apply a little more make-up than usual. With the New HD (high
definition) television and lighting, your coloring and face may appear flat for
it tends to remove facial definition. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the head and face. Or use blotting tissues to keep the shine to a minimum.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">12.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">The studio lights can also get a bit warm
and may cause you to appear a little shiny or cause you to perspire. Blot your
face prior to the interview to ensure a cool, calm appearance. Do not use
regular tissues or toilet paper which may leave tiny pieces stuck to your face.
Invest in facial blotting tissues or sponge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you are being introduced, look at the interviewer. Or if they direct you to a
camera look in that direction. Focus on your conversation with the interviewer and
let the trained camera operators catch close-ups. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">14.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Stay focused on the topic. One rule to remember is that anything you say
can haunt you for the rest of your life. Even when the camera or recorder is
off. <b>Off the record is not necessarily
off the record.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">15.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Be lively and entertaining, but
professional. Use vivid descriptions of characters and scenes from your book.
Invite the audience to take action, which is to buy your book.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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interview, smile and visualize your audience. Project an enthusiastic
personality and image with your voice. Project a great personality through the
radio waves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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relate to your book, or asked your opinion of another author, simply say, “I am
not sure.” Or tell them that you not familiar with that and gracefully change
the subject back to your topic <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">18.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">If you are asked a question that
embarrasses you (like a scandal) simply phrase the question differently to give
yourself some time and answer it with tact and grace. It takes a little time to
get build up some resistance to the shock, but soon, experiences like these
roll off the backs of seasoned guests<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">19.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">When sharing your personal story, make it of
human interest. Tell a successful, interesting, clever or humorous story about
yourself. Think of a story to which the audience can relate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">20.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">Make sure you plug your Web site</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">, blog, upcoming events, appearances and
where to purchase your product <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;">At the end of the interview, (if print) ask
if contact information can be included in the article and find out how you can
get a copy for your records. Just in case you are not offered a copy, or they
site legal reasons record</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;"> every interview or speaking engagement for
future use. Above all, be yourself and allow your personality to come through.
Do not put the interviewer on a pedestal or climb up on one yourself. And last
but not least, show appreciation for
the opportunity</span><span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;"> you are given. Let the interviewer know you
appreciate their time by sending a thank you note.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Century Schoolbook', serif; line-height: 150%;"> And with that, I thank you for the
opportunity to share these ideas with you and wish you much success.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-20272643106820185142012-04-19T08:00:00.000-05:002012-04-19T08:00:09.473-05:00An Interview with Melody Brook Family Therapist<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"></span><br />
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Melody is a Professional Counselor and <a href="http://www.melodybrooke.com/" target="_blank">Marriage and Family Therapist</a>. She is published in professional journals, magazines and on the web, and is the author of Cycles of the Heart; A way out of the egocentrism of everyday life, Oh WOW! This changes everything, and now, The Landmines to Goldmines Playbook. As an author, Speaker, Radio Show Host and Therapist Melody Brooke has helped individuals and couples for more than 20 years. She has discovered an amazing new way to keep romance alive across a lifetime, and wants to help you have the passion you want and deserve.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">What is your main platform(business/service) for touching the lives of others?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">I am an author and marriage and family therapist.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">What in your youth provided a foundation for love and love expression? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">Actually, it was a LACK of love that resulted in my awareness of the need for it. I felt totally unlovable, and could see the pain and lack of love in those around me. As a result, my path was to discover what love is and how to help others express it in every area of their lives.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">What is our definition of love? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">Love is the energy that binds us together, in essence, it’s God. It is the spirit of joy, empowerment, and the entire reason for our existence here. What we are is love bound in human form. The more we unlock our blocks to love, the more fully human we become. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">What is the most romantic thing you have seen or done?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">When my husband was about to turn 50 he told me he didn’t want to turn 50 without having become a small plane pilot. I could see how important it was to him, and despite the financial condition we were in at the time, I told hime to go for it. The following weekend he was in a foul mood. For an entire weekend he was biter, attacking, and fault-finding. By the end of that Sunday, I grabbed his hand, pulled him into the bedroom and wrapped my arms around him saying “What in the world is going on with you?” He looked at me with bewilderment, “I don’t know”. I looked him in the eyes and asked him if anyone had ever cared what he wanted enough in his past to want to give him something that mattered as much to him as being a pilot does. He collapsed into tears. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">How do you apply what you love to your everyday life? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">Every one of us, no matter how we behave, is doing the best we can with what we have. AND, underneath whatever foul behavior we may have, we are pure love. Holding that awareness in my heart all the time helps me to look at each person with compassion.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">What is one of the most important key to healthy and loving relationships?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">Never failing to recall who that person really is, no matter how foully they may behave from time to time. Never failing to forget who we are and loving ourselves in the same fashion.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">How can others implement tips from your (book/service) into their lives? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">The books and workbooks accomplish what spiritual teachers, psychologists and counselors have been attempting to do for a millennium. The shift that takes place in your awareness, literally changes how you see yourself and everyone else in the world.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">What inspired you to do the work that you do?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">At the age of 13, I read the bible. I became aware that God is love and then, when I asked God what I was to do with my life, he answered. His answer? You are a minister of love.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">How do you inspire others?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">Being love in action every day, in every relationship.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">What is one person, place or thing that inspires you?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia;">My daughter Athena who is the mother of a deaf child born with Cerebral Palsy. </span>Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-91163694738460061192012-04-18T08:00:00.000-05:002012-04-18T08:00:04.638-05:00Love is...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Garamond, 'Hoefler Text', 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: 300; line-height: 25px;"><em style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I love this...</em></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Garamond, 'Hoefler Text', 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: 300; line-height: 25px;"><em style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“True Love is one of the rarest jewels of life, treasure it with all your heart. When you find someone who loves you just as you are, is steadfast during moments of stress, willing to grow with you and allows you to feel however you choose to feel in any moment – there is nothing more you will ever find in a person. You’ve found True Love when you feel fear; fear of vulnerability, fear of abandonment and fear of letting go of your own stubborn egoic patterns that keep the real you separate and safe from the other. Trust in love and go towards your fear, taking this leap of faith in every moment is the journey Love requires for its sweet reward.”</em> ~Jackson Kiddard<a href="http://thedailylove.com/" target="_blank"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e76e27; font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-color: initial; border-style: initial; font-style: inherit; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial;">via The Daily Love</span></span></a></span>Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-87467656952023283812012-04-17T08:20:00.000-05:002012-04-17T08:20:00.264-05:00Here you come againEver have that one that keeps coming back to take the love you have to give only to leave you feeling used or like a toilet? Well, you have the right to tell them NO! But what is it that holds us in allowing them to repeat the abuse. It feels good, yes, but only while they are there. When they leave we tend to continue the self inflicted abuse by feeling bad about giving in.<br />
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Dolly Parton knows a little about this. Listen to the lyrics of this song. And if you can relate, then exchange the lyrics with "and wrap my little heart around your MIDDLE finger." because that we what we allow when we let people use us.<br />
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So don't get wrapped up in that 15 minutes (if he lasts that long) of sex. Hold out for what you truly deserve; a lifetime of love and bliss with someone who feels mutually the same for you.<br />
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<br />Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-2918262862514707312012-04-13T08:00:00.002-05:002012-05-08T03:20:25.795-05:00An Interview with Minette Riordan<br />
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Dr. Minette Riordan's passion for connecting people to each other is
deeply rooted in her belief that it is our connection to spirit, to self and to
others that is the foundation of true happiness. Minette coaches people on how
to quickly and effectively bring the Sizzle back into all of their
relationships, using simple tools that can be implemented over and over again.
She is the co-author of the new book, <i><a href="http://www.fizzle2sizzle.com/" target="_blank">From Fizzle to Sizzle: 4 Crucial Toolsfor Relationship Repair.</a> </i>She is also a featured speaker at the<a href="http://www.loveandromanceexpo.com/" target="_blank"> Love & Romance Expo.</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>What is your main
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<i>Through group programs, weekend
retreats, public speaking and individual coaching programs, Dr. Minette Riordan
works to help people rebuild their connection to self, to spirit and to others.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>What in your youth provided a
foundation for love and love expression? <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>I think the first time I truly
understood the definition of connectedness and felt a deep, powerful love that
was both within and around me was sitting at the base of Macchu Picchu as a
teenager. Travel has always allowed me to be more expressive, more relaxed in
the moment and freer to be myself. Within months of knowing each other, my
husband and I took a driving trip to Baja California. We knew we would only
stay in this relationship if we travelled well together. We had a great time on
that trip and have been happily married for 16 years.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>My definition of love, hmm, that
is difficult to define. For me love is a deep connection that pours through me
and from me to those in my life that are most important to me and then turns
around and comes back to me again through them. Love is a practice and a
journey that take time to cultivate and experience fully. For me, love is the
core of everything that matters.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>My husband I love hiking in Rocky
Mountain National Park, sneaking kisses on trails in gorgeous places always
brings out the romance!<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Nothing is more important to a
life full of love than paying attention. Just noticing our kids or our spouse
and saying thanks, or I love you or offering an unexpected hug or small gift
goes a long way to keeping the sizzle alive. We get so caught up in our busy
lives, we forget to pay attention to the important details.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>For me the number one key to
maintaining healthy and loving relationships is open, honest communication
coupled with a willingness to accept responsibility for our own feelings and
actions.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>One of the key strategies in our
book is identifying your core values and understanding how values guide us in
making decisions. When people understand what they value and where they may be
in conflict or harmony with their partner, it creates the opportunity to create
a shared vision of how a couple wants to live their life together, raise kids
together, tackle challenges, etc.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Wanting more for my own marriage
and my family started me on the path of personal development. My passion for
connecting people has evolved into a focus on relationships. Once we have peace
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<i>I hope that I inspire others by
living an authentic and meaningful life, by always being honest and always
being curious about others!<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Nature always inspires me! I love
being outside, in a quiet place, with water running nearby. When I see the
amazing creations, colors and creativity in every blade of grass, plant and
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Dr. Minette Riordan is a coach, author and workshop leader who loves
seeing people recover their deepest connections to Spirit, self and others. She
lives in Plano, TX with her husband and two children. Find out more at
<a href="http://www.fizzle2sizzle.com/">http://www.fizzle2sizzle.com</a><o:p></o:p></div>Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-61298585887635971992012-04-13T08:00:00.001-05:002012-04-13T08:00:17.032-05:00A Blessings are Manifested<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mr Peter Schreibner, pilot for American Airlines tells his story of September 11th and the workings of blessings in his life through his conviction of faith.<br />
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When we get upset and angry when things are not going how we think they should, we must understand that GOD has a bigger plan for us. So when we are running late, or someone stands us up for a meeting. Just breathe and allow the workings of His plan move through your day.<br />
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The little things are what are synchronized to bring us to any given moment. Trust and have faith that you are right where you are supposed to be at any given time. The all knowing, all loving God is flying your plane. Just sit back and enjoy the flight.Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-73835630871773582132012-04-12T08:03:00.000-05:002012-04-12T08:03:00.335-05:00Insecurities<br />
<b>Overcoming Insecurity in Relationships</b><br />
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This is a very good article I found on <a href="http://www.uncommonhelp.com/">www.uncommonhelp.com</a> written by @marktyrrell<br />
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Use these 7 tips to stop feeling insecure about your relationship<br />
"Overcoming Insecurity in Relationships" courtesy of mike_is_scrumptious<br />
“I’m driving him away, I just know I am,” she sniffed. “It’s just that I love him so much and I can’t bear the thought of losing him!” Emma had been badly hurt before by her former cheating fiancé. Once bitten, twice shy. Part of her knew that her new man was decent, caring, and honest, but the emotional bit of Emma felt that it was “just a matter of time” before things went wrong.<br />
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“If he’s quiet I actually start panicking! I’m thinking: What’s he planning? Is he going to finish with me? Has he met someone else? If I don’t know exactly where he is I get suspicious. He constantly has to reassure me. What can I do?”<br />
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Insecurity spoils relationships. Insecurity drives people to become too ‘clingy’ or needy and this creates problems.<br />
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Feeling insecure in a relationship is natural up to a point, at least until the relationship “settles”. Let’s look at this in more depth:<br />
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Relationships: A security issue<br />
When we enter an intimate relationship we can feel very emotionally vulnerable; especially if we have felt let down or hurt in previous relationships.<br />
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<a href="http://www.uncommonhelp.me/articles/overcoming-insecurity-in-relationships/" target="_blank">Read entire article and get the 7 tips.</a><br />
<br />Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-62061513079287914312012-04-11T08:00:00.000-05:002012-04-11T08:00:08.187-05:00Embracing Many Lovers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Polyamory is the practice of simultaneously indulging in multiple sexual or intimate relationships at the same time. As we do our self assessments when figuring out what we want in our love lives, various lifestyle choices are available. We must educate ourselves on these choices and the ramifications of choosing them.<br />
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Here is an <a href="http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2009/01/polyamory/" target="_blank">article (long article</a>) written by Steve Pavlina that goes into depth about the choice to practice Polyamory.<br />
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In this article I’ll candidly share my thoughts about polyamory, monogamy, marriage, and about intimate relationships in general.</div>
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One issue that seems to be a hang-up for a lot of people is the possibility of getting hurt. Monogamous relationships can lead to plenty of hurt when they go bad, and it seems reasonable to assume that polyamory could multiply this hurt even more, if only because more hearts are involved. <a href="http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2009/01/polyamory/" target="_blank">Read entire article</a><br />
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<br />Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054929554949704919.post-61207207043456920512012-04-10T08:00:00.000-05:002012-04-10T08:00:14.247-05:00An Interview with Tracey Richardson<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Writers from the 19<sup>th</sup>
century most influenced my writing. I
like the way they used words to describe something as mundane as leaves on a
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">What hinders your
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">I am currently having
writer’s block so I decided to work on another project. I am going to publish a book my mother wrote
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">What genre are you most
comfortable with? What would you like to explore?</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Romance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Are you a free spirit
writer, or do you have to use a formula to put your thoughts into
story form?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 15pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">I’m still learning my
craft. I started out using free form but
soon decided that my stories were getting away from me. Now I use an outline and/or chapter synopsis
to get my thoughts into order.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 16.5pt;">Who are your favorite authors?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Dashiell Hammett, Rex Stout, F Scott Fitzgerald, Jennifer Blake,
Charles Dickens.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">What is your latest
release? </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Florestine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">What do you have in the
works?</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">All That I Have to
Give. It’s my mother’s story that she
started before the chemo for her cancer caused her to abandon the project.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">What excites you about a new story?</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Getting it down on paper.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">What
are three tips or suggestions for aspiring authors?</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Take some creative writing classes and read,
read, read.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 19px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">For more information, visit Tracey's site at</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1963718263"> </a></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.traceydesignz.com/">http://www.traceydesignz.com/</a></span></div>Kat Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358270556785357259noreply@blogger.com1