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Chi and Percy on "Mother" in front of the fireplace

I wanted to share those two cuties who live with me before I talk about today’s topic.  I’m a very luck girl today.  There is the nicest man here washing my windows for me inside and out.  I so wanted that done before the first snow falls and yahoo, it’s happening today! My cats appreciate it too. 

I am living proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks.  I know that Social Networking (or Web 2.0) is the living thing these days.  I think I do fairly well keeping up with today’s generation and folks, I’m a pre-baby-boomer, so that’s a well-deserved brag and I know it.  But I did not take to Social Networking intuitively, so, smart girl that I am, I hired a VA to set up my accounts for me and I want to acknowledge her here.

Her name is Mia Chambers.  Her spirit is effervescent.  Her talents are incredible and they live at AcumenVA Go check her out and tell her you met her on my blog.  Mia set up my accounts on Twitter, andFacebook and then provided a wonder manual for how to proceed to use those sites. Thank  you, Mia.  Big hugs! You can also visit me at LinkedIn, but it’s a bit stodgier of a site for my tastes.

And while I’m touting my VAs, there’s another well-deserved kudo that needs to be shouted out.  Last year, I took a shopping cart class.  I did not profit from that class.  At the end of it, I was doubly frustraated.  But I needed a shopping cart for the many items in my Bookstore.  I belong to the AssistU community and one of the activities I got to do there was to be a Buddy to a newbie VA-in-training.  Well, lo and behold, one of my buddies knew shopping carts, so I hired her to do mine.  Her name is Lorri Morin and she lives at VirtualSynergy.com.  Please tell her you saw her name here.

Come and visit me out on the web sometimes too.

Love,

Pat

I hope you liked yesterday’s posting of the first chapter of my book My Cats Have Seen Me Naked. Today, I have another gift for you.  It’s one of the Top Ten Lists I created for those who join our Community.  You’d have to be on the inside to see this, so, here’s my gift to you.

Top Ten Ways to Discover the Details About Your Intrinsic Goodness

1. Make a list of the things you do with some level of skill. Only your intrinsic goodness would permit that.

2. Ask your closest friend what he/she thinks is your strongest character point.

3. Ask a relative who knew you as a small child to tell you what you did well at an early age.

4. Take a course about human psychology and craft a list about you as you study it.

5. Without speaking, just observe your reactions throughout the day. What’s good about them?

6. Who have you been caring for all your life? Bet you didn’t say “Me.” That kind of caring is an indication of goodness.

7. Do you volunteer your time to help others with their projects? Goodness motivates your generosity.

8. Expressing acceptance about your appearance as you pass a mirror is an indication of intrinsic goodness.

9. Do you stand in awe of a beautiful sunset, a dew drop on a flower petal, or a baby bunny? Your goodness permits that appreciation.

10. Enter into deep, silent meditation and ask yourself to share some more about your goodness with you. It will. There is so much more. Write it here.

If you haven’t read the book My Cats Have Seen Me Naked, you’re invited to visit our Bookstore. My Cats wants to come home to your library!

Please send this document to another obese woman who could use a fresh perspective. Ask her to read My Cats and to sign up for Insights, our ezine.

With gratitude for all the things I am Giving Thanks for today and with love,

Pat