"Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?"

–Winnie the Pooh

Jury Duty - waiting game today

The judge came out and told us that we should all be proud of ourselves for being part of the greatest justice system in the world. He says jury is getting so great (I'm typing this with the free wifi they are providing in the jury lounge), that soon we will have to pay to serve! Seriously, I'm happy to be doing my civic duty. I know if I have ever have to go to trial, I don't want slackers representing me.

Quote about life

I like living. I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable, racked with sorrow, but through it all I still know quite certainly that just to be alive is a grand thing.

AGATHA CHRISTIE

These Really Work - Home Remedies

AMAZING SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES:

1. AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF WHEN SLICING VEGETABLES BY GETTING SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD THE VEGETABLES WHILE YOU CHOP..

2. AVOID ARGUMENTS WITH THE FEMALES ABOUT LIFTING THE TOILET SEAT BY USING THE SINK.

3. FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SUFFERERS ~ SIMPLY CUT YOURSELF AND BLEED FOR A FEW MINUTES, THUS REDUCING THE PRESSURE ON YOUR VEINS. REMEMBER TO USE A TIMER.

4. A MOUSE TRAP PLACED ON TOP OF YOUR ALARM CLOCK WILL PREVENT YOU FROM ROLLING OVER AND GOING BACK TO SLEEP AFTER YOU HIT THE SNOOZE BUTTON.

5. IF YOU HAVE A BAD COUGH, TAKE A LARGE DOSE OF LAXATIVES. THEN YOU'LL BE AFRAID TO COUGH.

6. YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE.

7. IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.

Quote about patience

I can’t find the source for this one, but I think it’s often relevant...

“Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and slow - that is patience.”

SAVE THE DATE! The party is ON!

My annual client-appreciation party will be Friday, February 19, 6:00pm - 10:00pm at the Castaway in Burbank AGAIN. (the only difference this year is the open bar will ONLY be from 6:30-9:30pm)

It's been a tough year, and continues to be rough, for a lot of us.
So more of a reason to cut loose, or relax, and give each other moral support!

Use it as a networking event, or a reunion, or whatever helps you have the best time possible!

If you are going to be in Los Angeles, or can make arrangements to be, let me know if I can help.

I'll be sending out an Evite for your RSVPs.

Thank you for your continued patronage!
:)
Marianne

Quote about career

My father taught me always to do more than you gat paid for as an investment in your future.
– Jim Rohn

Quote about character

“Your reputation is in the hands of others. That’s what a reputation is. You can’t control that. The only thing you can control is your character.”
–Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Quote about wealth

“At least eighty percent of millionaires are self-made.That is,they started with nothing but ambition and energy,the same way most of us start. ”
– Brian Tracy

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Need to find a company’s vector logo fast?

I have found this site very helpful:
Brands of the World.

They have many of the most popular company brands and logos and a few of the not-so-popular.

Happy New Year!

2009 was tough for many. Me included. So welcome 2010 and let me reinvent myself. I will still give the same friendly service with fast turnaround and well-built files, but will offer more. This blog for one, and more of my time to you. I can’t promise monthly lunches, but I will follow up with phone calls to see if you need anything. I will also offer incentives for your referrals. Starbucks card? Lunch at a local restaurant? Cash? It all depends on the referral and if the business relationship continues. And believe me, I WILL do what I can to make it last.

As usual, I will be the networking queen. You may already have a link from my web site to yours. I would love for you to return the favor if it’s in your control.

Please check back to my blog periodically. I’ll send reminders and I hope to be able to make it worth your while, whether it’s valuable information, or to provide a good laugh. The world knows we can always use a good laugh.

Thank you for being part of my business and part of my life.