Monthly Archives: May 2011

Excerpt from ‘The Couch and The Hairball’

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Victoria Mavis

This blog is an excerpt from Victoria Mavis’ upcoming book, The Couch and the Hairball.  Please leave your comments on this sample chapter at the end of this post. Priscilla received Kathy’s request to visit a few days before the … Continue reading →

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MEMORIAL DAY – HONORING OUR FALLEN HEROES

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Victoria Mavis

Memorial Day is to remember our fallen men and women who have served in the military to protect our country. When I think of how to properly honor the lives involved, I recall when I was in fifth grade and … Continue reading →

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Live Life as a Poppy Among the Purple Iris

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Victoria Mavis

On a spring drive home, I was struck by the simple beauty of a poppy flower that was out of place among the hundreds of purple iris lining the street curb. I did what my father taught me so many … Continue reading →

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Networking 12 x 12 x 12

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Victoria Mavis

In this ‘Two Minute Tidbit’, Victoria Mavis presents Ivan Misner’s networking strategy of 12 x 12 x 12 as a way to make more powerful connections.

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Respecting the Disabled

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Victoria Mavis

For many people, it’s difficult to know how to treat someone with a disability or an illness like Alzeheimers. Watch this video for a ‘Two Minute Tidbit’ on respecting the disabled.

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Why Should I Tweet?

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Victoria Mavis

For a quick overview of the benefits of tweeting, watch my ‘Two Minute Tidbit’.

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What Twitter Tools can help Simplify my Social Media?

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Victoria Mavis

Before you lunge headfirst into the abyss of Social Media information, watch my ‘Two Minute Tidbit’ on Twitter Tools (and try to say that three times really fast!)

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The difficulty of tying your shoes

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Victoria Mavis

Before you take for granted the simplest of basic functions–like tying your shoes, watch this ‘Two Minute Tidbit.

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Happy Mother’s Day Video

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Victoria Mavis

When you can’t think of what to send your Mom for Mother’s day, record a two minute video and post it on your social media accounts!  Or perhaps send the traditional flowers and a card instead….

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Tears of a Woman

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Victoria Mavis

“Mom, why are you crying?” he asked his mom. “Because I’m a woman” she told him. “I don’t understand,” he said. His mom just hugged him and said, “and you never will.” Later the little boy asked his father, “Why … Continue reading →

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