Saturday night at the Flagpole Radio Cafe

Happy Sunday everyone.

Today's weather is a welcome turnaround from last night's torrential downpours. But it was well worth getting caught in the rain as I ran to my car after an awesome night of blue grass music and comedy at the Flagpole Radio Cafe at the Edmond Town Hall in Newtown. My mother-in-law and I make it a date every time the Cafe performs. Last night my sister-in-law joined us for the first time and was blown away by it! I love my special "dates" with my mother-in-law. We all had pizza and salad before the show, conversation abound around the dinner table. It was a family dinner, and was wonderful! And let me tell you...she made the BEST homemade blueberry pie I've ever had. Delicious! We did the dishes and headed out for the show. This extremely talented group performs 3-4 times per year and last night kicked off their 2nd season. The music is terrific. Special guest artist, Katie Wilson sang. Her voice is absolutely beautiful and pleasing to the ears. The group Hoe accompanied her on stage. They did a tribute to Mary Travers at the end and had the whole audience singing "Leaving on a jet plane". Very moving. The talent on stage is amazing - guitars, banjos, harmonicas, piano, mandolin, bass and vocals. There's comedy skits too. The stage bursts with talent and there's a true synergy between all of them. The whole evening is very affordable and enjoyable. I highly recommend it. December 5th is the next one. Visit newtownartscommission.org ---
FLAGPOLE RADIO CAFE is my entertainment event pick of the week!

Back to the idea factory in the morning. Girls Night Out is going to be the best one yet! Unbelievable momentum is building this event. Did you know events build themselves? It's true. They morph right before your eyes. My job is to take what's presented to me and produce it into something people will enjoy. I can't tell you how much fun it's going to be. Ladies, you're going to love all the shopping, pampering, dancing and prizes. Speaking of prizes...stay tuned for a BIG prize announcement coming soon. The website should be live tomorrow - thanks to all the hard work of my buddy Malin at Thristy Lizards.com! I'll keep you posted!

On my "reinvention" journey side of life...
Help is always on the way. Don't sweat it...cause help will always be provided to you, no matter what your circumstance. People will enter your life just when you need them to. Some stay for a while, sometimes only briefly, others are lifelong - with you through it all. Many times, the act of doing business has given me unbelievable friendships. Two new people entered my life this week. I spent time with Kristen and Karie from Kristen Jensen photography. Talk about talent. I looked at framed pics on the wall and flipped through a portfolio - WOW! I even had a photo session - hence the pic on my profile. They are both WONDERFUL people and tremendously gifted. Each special person "at your table" plays a different roll, but rest assured, they've been placed in your life for a reason Each one a blessing.

My friend Rocco suggested I read the book "Think and Grow Rich". Please understand, I had never heard of the book before. I know, I know, it's been around for what, like a hundred years?!...but I very recently began reading. No, I didn't just learn to read...but just starting taking an interest in it. I just finished the book. It made me realize that all but 1 of the attributes they mention in the book I already possess and have possessed for quite some time. One part of the book the author speaks about success (however you define success) coming to most people after they've hit 40 in part because you achieve a higher level of "awareness". Approaching my "mid-40 mark" I have to agree that a new world is being revealed to me. You might say the book gave me a "shot of self-confidence and esteem" that has laid dormant in my soul. Why are we so critical of ourselves? Just as you should always find the good in others...search for the same from within. Why do we make ourselves are toughest clients? Perhaps it's because you're not only your toughtest client, but your biggest. Once you land yourself as a "client" and treat yourself as a client, the flood gates open and great things really start to rock & roll! Here's the cool part (I wish everyone could understand and appreciate this because it's there for us all.) When you embrace each day with your eyes and ears open to the world you see a completely different place. There are so many things that surround you. So many gifts to be opened. You just need to SEE them. They're right in front of you. I really try to see opportunity in everything. I hope you'll do the same. Today is a gift...that's why they call it the present. Now go unwrap the day!