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This Memorial Day, I would like you to remember . . .

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Karen Foley

Memorial day is observed each year on the last Monday in May to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service of their country. Originally called Decoration Day, it was first observed by various towns and states … Continue reading →

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Having a positive attitude all the time is a lot of freaking work!

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Karen Foley

Yesterday was my birthday! It’s funny how birthdays go. Some are big and some are small. Some are momentous and some are traumatic. It turns out that turning 48 was really okay! In fact, it was just right. No I’m … Continue reading →

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If you come within a certain radius of me, I will mother you.

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Karen Foley

Let this serve as your warning. It’s what I do. Some of us are just born caregivers. We take care. Maybe it is some deep seeded flaw on our part that makes us not feel complete until we are caring … Continue reading →

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Gender in the work place needs to become irrelevant!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Karen Foley

I’ve been growing increasingly tired lately with the current trend of conversations about whether or not professional women can “have it all” and whether or not we are “leaning in” enough! Not because I don’t believe we deserve to have … Continue reading →

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Let us not become the people that we fear!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Karen Foley

It would be hard today to write a blog about anything other than being angry. We are all pissed off this week, we are all simply beside ourselves with anger and we have good reason to be. We have every … Continue reading →

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Life, love, sex, ladybugs and blogging!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Karen Foley

This weekend, as I sat struggling between end of the semester deadlines and wanting to write a particular blog, I became aware that I suddenly had guests in my apartment. The warmer weather has woken up the ladybugs. Every room … Continue reading →

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BDN Bloggers, that’s right baby, we’re giving it up for free!

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Karen Foley

This morning, per usual with my morning coffee, I opened the Bangor Daily online to read today’s news and was excited to see that a good portion of the coverage on the front page online was written by my fellow … Continue reading →

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Something important is about to happen!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Karen Foley

Two conversations with friends this week have me thinking about expectations and fear. One friend is experiencing unexpected disappointment in his life. The other is experiencing unexpected joy. Both are terrified about the outcome and probably for good reason! Fear … Continue reading →

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And just when you think it can’t get any worse, the dog dies . . .

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Karen Foley

You ever have those weeks? No I mean those weeks, when so many things go wrong you almost can’t believe it! NO I mean a really bad week! Seriously, in the last week I’ve had some stuff! Not only did … Continue reading →

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Need financial advice, go to an accountant. For the really important stuff, go with your gut!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Karen Foley

Very often, I’ve used the phrase that I was making a decision by “going with my gut.” Recently, I’ve started to think about what that really means. It turns out there is lots of research out there to back up … Continue reading →

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Karen Foley, has successfully been writing her blog for the BDN for over a year now. By successful, she means a few people read it, and she has not been sued, stalked or fired since starting it.

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  • This Memorial Day, I would like you to remember . . .
  • Having a positive attitude all the time is a lot of freaking work!
  • If you come within a certain radius of me, I will mother you.
  • Gender in the work place needs to become irrelevant!
  • Let us not become the people that we fear!

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