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This week is our spring break so we are taking a brief holiday. We’ll be back on Monday, May 2nd. Wishing you a productive and joyous week! Yours, Portia (aka Boss Mom)

… switch out at least half of your incandescent light bulbs for CFLs. … recycle all of those cans, bottles, boxes and magazines piling up in your garage. … donate clothes or [...]

I’ve noticed that money is a popular blog topic. Given the recession, I guess it’s no surprise. I’m finding it very interesting to read about other people’s philosophies [...]

…perfect your vodka martini? …read the New York Times Sunday edition cover to cover? …turn the TV off and run or walk in the park? …write and post those thank you notes [...]

Every once in a while a book comes along that makes you think about the course of your life.  Christopher Gergen’s Life Entrepreneurs did that for me. I was first introduced to this book [...]

When was the last time you failed? I don’t mean a little mistake. When was the last time you experienced a bona-fide, gut-wrenching, FUBAR failure? I used to be afraid to fail. I think I [...]

I was inspired to write this post after reading two blogs I regularly visit. Over at Women’s Ally, editor Diahann Boock posted a poll asking visitors if there was a bully in their [...]

There is something special about the children of Hailsham boarding school. From their earliest memories, the students at this elite school are told they are special and destined for an important [...]