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

December 31, 2009

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

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Women’s Strengths, and Their One Flaw

December 31, 2009

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

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The Power 9 – for a Healthier, Happier 2010!

December 28, 2009

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 cultures where people live longest. The residents of these “Blue Zones” don’t diet or belong to health clubs, but they do share common

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I just had to share this…

December 23, 2009

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

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Need some “Happy News” in your life?

December 21, 2009

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 the world, and you’ve got one happy place for news. Sounds great to me! Why not bookmark the site, and return frequently? Let’s make 2010

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Witty, Thought-Provoking…True for You?

December 18, 2009

We lose more women to marriage than war, famine, and disease.” ~Glen Close What does she mean? Well, having been married, …

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Holiday Self-Care Tips from Marci Shimoff

December 14, 2009

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

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Here’s the Audio: Meditation Event with Sally Taylor

December 11, 2009

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

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Member News Release: 20 Year Celebration on the Boston Harbor

December 10, 2009

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,

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It’s Meditation Time!

December 6, 2009

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

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