Bragging is never a becoming quality, but I’m really proud and would like to share why.  I promise to keep it brief.

After examining over 21,000 public high schools across the country, U.S. News & World Report ranked Academic Magnet High School - my high school! - as #9 in the nation.

As an alumna of AMHS, or “Magnet,” as it’s usually called in Charleston, I’m so proud to see our tradition of excellence in education continue.  Thanks to Magnet, I was more than prepared for college when I walked across the stage to get my diploma in June 2000.  (I’m sure the other 87 members of my graduating class feel the same way.)

Long story short, Academic Magnet High School is it.  I’m so proud.  Go Raptors!

Sometimes being sociable requires traveling, especially during the holiday season and sometimes with extremely short notice.  Regardless of the reason, travel requires leaving the office staff behind.

What’s a socially savvy pet owner to do?  He or she must have the right connections - connections preferably already programmed into their speed dial.

Who’s on our speed dial?  Cubbie’s Bone.  Owner/operator Alexis Salazar is a true professional who clearly enjoys and excels at what she does.  Our office staff is very persnickety when it comes to strangers, but they warmed right up to Alexis.  Alexis came highly recommended by her references, and her company is fully bonded and insured.  If you need pet sitting services in the Houston area, Cubbie’s Bone gets 5 stars for professionalism, service, and value.

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I love statement clothing - pieces that are so full of style and personality that all eyes turn towards you when you enter a room.  Here are some of my favorite pieces this winter:

The Marne Trench

Bold jewel-toned color is what makes this a statement coat.  I’m also loving the stand-up collar, although it does necessitate wearing a scarf if the wind starts to blow.  The Marne holds a special place in my heart because it’s my signature color, teal.  The bold color and 3/4 length sleeves make it trendy, but the trench style is classic enough to be in fashion year after year. (more…)

Are there people in your social network who never reciprocate?  These are the people you’ve invited to go out time and time again but never extend any social offers to you in return.  Or, they’re the one who always seems to have left their wallet at home or in their car when it’s time to buy the next round of drinks.

If you don’t have a friend like this, chances are excellent that you are that friend.

I have a friend of a little over 2 years who doesn’t reciprocate.  We’ve gone on short road trips, gone to clubs and seen movies, gone out to eat together.  We’re in an organization with each other, and we live within walking distance of each other.  The thing is, I don’t think she doesn’t want to be friends.  I think she doesn’t realize she’s that friend.

I stopped inviting her out to do things when I realized she had extended an invitation to me only once in 2 years and almost always declined my invitations.  It grew to be so long since I’d invited her anywhere, I’d completely forgotten why I’d stopped inviting her in the first place.  But I quickly remembered why when I extended another offer and she declined.  I won’t make the mistake of inviting her somewhere again.

Reciprocating is easy.  Here are a few ways you can stop being that friend immediately:

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