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Valentine’s Day 2009: Mission Accomplished!
Being single is fabulous. But no matter how fabulous things are throughout our lives, there are certain times we ask ourselves, “Wouldn’t it be nice if . . .” Remember the last time you were in a relationship? And all the times you thought, “Wouldn’t it be nice if I was single.” The same principle [...]
On Dealing with a Worsening Employment Market
Unfortunately, the economic situation has not improved. In fact, January saw an increased number of worker layoffs (http://www NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/womenscareer/470/layoffs-in-my-industry-is-my-company-next NULL.html) (http://www NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/womenscareer/470/layoffs-in-my-industry-is-my-company-next NULL.html). More job cuts mean more job seekers, which, for those already looking for employment, results in increased competition. If this weren’t bad enough, the problem gets compounded by the fact [...]
A Broad Abroad: Foreign Relations
While psyching myself up for a single life in London, I filled my head with images of dashing Hugh Grant and Daniel Craig lookalikes, charming me with their debonair accents and Savile Row suits. But last night, while out on the town with a couple of girlfriends, I realized I’d forgotten one major perk to [...]
The Duchess Digest: Objects in Motion
Energy is a funny thing. It is defined as “the ability to do work.” It exists in its most basic forms as kinetic and potential. Kinetic energy is energy in motion; like heat and light. Potential energy is stored energy; like the electrical energy stored in a battery. Pretty much our entire world is governed [...]
Sheila Kuehl Makes Another Strong Argument for Universal Healthcare
One of the strongest champions the state of California has had in its arduous journey (not yet over, unfortunately) toward Universal Healthcare is former California State Senator Sheila Kuehl (http://www NULL.sheilakuehl NULL.org/). She was Chair of the Senate Health Committee and author of the only single payer health insurance bill to pass both houses of [...]
A Broad Abroad: A Single Gal in London
(http://v2 NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/00sm NULL.jpg)Well, I’ve done it. Kissed the boyfriend (whoops—make that ex-boyfriend now) adios, lugge (http://v2 NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/s7300166 NULL.jpg)d my oversized suitcase to the ticket counter, and boarded a plane bound for London Heathrow, a one-way ticket in my hand. Now what?This isn’t my first time living in England. I spent a semester studying [...]
The Duchess Digest: The Midas Touch
I walk to work. And lately I’ve noticed how technology seems to be disconnecting us. People walking the streets around me are ceaselessly on the phone, texting or have their iPod buds firmly lodged in their ears. Each person willfully shutting themselves off from the living world they’re walking through. And yet, loneliness seems to [...]
Been Kicked to the Curb? VidLit.com Wants to Hear Your Ex-Files
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The Duchess Digest: What You Speak Is Seeking You
Have you ever complained about a difficult situation to a friend, only to have them respond that sometimes the most challenging events in our lives are our best teachers? And when they offered that sage wisdom, didn’t you just want to smack them? Partly because it’s such a sanctimonious response when all you really wanted [...]
On Going Back to School
A new year often finds people assessing their careers (http://www NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/womenscareer/437/how-do-i-know-when-its-time-to-switch-careers NULL.html). Unfortunately, this year, reflecting on your career might involve addressing significant concerns. Unemployment, layoffs or the possibility of layoffs (http://www NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/womenscareer/470/layoffs-in-my-industry-is-my-company-next NULL.html), pay cuts, and benefits cuts have all been in the news. Indeed, it’s increasingly likely that you or someone [...]
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