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End-of-Year Member News: Cooperative Funeral Fund Expands its Team 0

Mark Mannix, President of Cooperative Funeral Fund (CFF) announces another staff expansion with the addition of Morgan Smith and Joy Hubbard.  “Morgan and Joy will add new strengths and talents to an already exceptional group of people.  We are fortunate to have them on board” states Mr. Mannix.  Morgan and Joy will be working as [...]

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Posted on: 12-31-2009
Posted in: Membership News

Women’s Strengths, and Their One Flaw 0

Women have strengths that amaze men…they bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy, and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don’t take “no” [...]

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Posted on: 12-31-2009
Posted in: Answers to Pithy Questions, Just for Fun!, Women Helping Women

The Power 9 – for a Healthier, Happier 2010! 0

This wonderful list was created by Dan Buettner, who published a wonderful article, The Minnesota Miracle, in the AARP magazine. Talk about inspired! Here’s the challenge: how many of these nine elements can you add to your life – to lengthen, and invigorate?
The Power 9
In 2000 a team of scientists and I began studying [...]

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Posted on: 12-28-2009
Posted in: Answers to Pithy Questions, happiness, Long-life, Women Helping Women

I just had to share this… 0

I don’t have cable television, and am very much “out of the loop” when it comes to advertising. This video may be for a cell phone service, but the message is stronger than that…it’s about the beauty and energy we have when we work together! Many of you have probably already seen it; nonetheless, I [...]

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Posted on: 12-23-2009
Posted in: Uncategorized

Need some “Happy News” in your life? 0

Who doesn’t? We’re all inundated by the dramas of others…so, if you have some time, check out this site:
http://www.happynews.com/index.aspx
Their credo:
We believe virtue, goodwill and heroism are hot news. That’s why we bring you up-to-the-minute news, geared to lift spirits and inspire lives. Add in a diverse team of Citizen Journalists reporting positive stories from around [...]

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Posted on: 12-21-2009
Posted in: Uncategorized

Witty, Thought-Provoking…True for You? 0

“We lose more women to marriage than war, famine, and disease.” ~Glen Close
What does she mean? Well, having been married, and more than once – I know firsthand what happens to ME when I marry. I get lost; I lose my voice. I became a shadow of who I was meant to be.
That [...]

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Posted on: 12-18-2009
Posted in: Just for Fun!, Topical Exploration

Holiday Self-Care Tips from Marci Shimoff 0

Holiday Self-Care
This is a copy of the tips from a recent email newsletter from Marci. I thought it was well worth reading…and gives us ideas for all-year-long self-care, too!
“Well, it’s the time of year when I usually share a few holiday self-care reminders to support you in taking good care of yourself over the next [...]

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Posted on: 12-14-2009
Posted in: Answers to Pithy Questions, Just for Fun!, Women Helping Women

Here’s the Audio: Meditation Event with Sally Taylor 0

I’m so happy to say that we had an amazing number of women join Sally and I for our December tele-event! I was overjoyed with the turnout, and equally delighted with the content of the call. Sally is amazing; very grounding, and centered. I felt wonderful after our hour together – and hope others felt [...]

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Posted on: 12-11-2009
Posted in: Answers to Pithy Questions, Archives of Past Events, Topical Exploration, Women Helping Women

Member News Release: 20 Year Celebration on the Boston Harbor 0

Wendy Harris, the Director of Marketing at Cooperative Funeral Fund, Inc., asked me to share this news release with our other members. I am pleased to do so. And here’s a gentle reminder: all members are invited to share their news…professional, and personal. This is intended to be an uplifting, supportive community of women who [...]

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Posted on: 12-10-2009
Posted in: Membership News

It’s Meditation Time! 0

This Tuesday, December 8th, Sally Taylor will be leading us in an end-of-year meditation to release 2009, and set our spiritual sights on 2010.  This is a unique way to use meditation, designed to help us  ‘let go’ of what has been, for many of us personally, and certainly for the country as a whole, [...]

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Posted on: 12-6-2009
Posted in: Membership News, Topical Exploration
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