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I just found out day before yesterday that my husband might get laid off at the end of the summer. It's not for sure yet. But now that it's a real possibility for us I feel funny. I never thouht it would happen to him. He's a plumber. He works for a major hometown company. He's cbeen there for eight years. AND he's our main source of income. I feel hopeful! We've talked for years about him quitting and starting his own business in a new career. But the money was good as a plumber and we're a new… Continue

Oh those toes!
I fell in love with those little toes the first time I saw 'em
Those little and perfect 'four knuckle' toes
I thought they were perfect but they aren't nubs
Those long little toes!

And now you've discovered those toes!
They are so much fun
To think that God said "I'll give them toes"
Those toes are perfect to eat
Those toes will balance their walk
Those toes will make everyone say how cute and perfect
Those tiny little toes

Oh those toes!
Attached to perfect little feet
Those li… Continue

When you were starting your business did you have to make cold sales calls? How did you handle it? Knowing my strong and weak points has made me stay away from outright 'selling', I'm a behind the scenes kind of person. After all, I know how important it is to have a great professional image everyday because you're always promoting your business which is a type of selling. But now I've decided to learn how to get a product out without passing it off to a salesgirl. I'm scared that when I get on… Continue