Good News = Good Living

After attending a presentation by David Zyla at Saks last week on his new book, The Color of Style, I just had to leave with the book in hand. It seems everyone felt that way, as the books were nearly sold out by the end of the night. Zyla’s philosophy on style sounds simple: wear the colors that look the best on you, and avoid colors that are not flattering.

The Girlz are embarking on a new challenge and you can win a pair of Fortune Denim jeans! These beautiful designer denims, worn by fashionistas and celebrities around the world, will become a favorite item in your closet. Each time you vote you will be entered to win and the volunteers we select will automatically receive their own pair of jeans. Here's how it works: The Girlz will be wearing jeans every day for a month starting February 24. 

I'm a sucker for lost manuscript stories whether it's a brilliant piece of literature such as Suite Française by Irene Nemirovsky or the fun read of a Red Leather Diary by Lily Koppel. The back story of When Washington Was in Vogue grabbed me: lost manuscript with initmate, first-hand details about Washington DC's black high society in the jazz age. I couldn't put it down.

Thank you for participating in the Good News Girlz seven week fitness challenge.  Our top point winners were Susan Via, Lori Peniche, and Bobbi Bilnoski. They walked, they trained, they commented, and they attended exercise classes. Congratulations! Checks will be presented to our five charity sponsors:  North Texas Food Bank, Family Place, Dallas Haiti Project, The Women's Museum, and Attitudes & Attires.

No, this double-ratio is not a question on an IQ Test. Yes, it is the solution for attracting business.

Nothing Equals Nothing
When it comes to marketing and selling - if you do nothing, nothing happens.

Our life expectancy has doubled in the last century. We need brains robust enough to match our bodies' new life span. Dr. Sandy Chapman focused on the importance of brain care at a recent session of the UTD Center for Brain Health lecture series. We can't neglect our brains' health.

How's your posture? No really, this is important. Paul D'Arezzo, an emergency room physician for over twenty years, has been studying how people move and what makes them age. A lot of it comes back to posture. How we stand reveals a lot about how well we'll function as we get older.

Possum Haw Holly

The Possum Haw Holly is a wonderful example of winter beauty and interest. It provides brilliant red, orange and yellow fruit, which appears when the leaves drop by early December.

Julie Hersh surprised me the first time she read her work. This woman, who looked a lot like Jackie Kennedy Onassis, had written a riveting account of her depression and attempted suicide.

Take 2 minutes out of your day, whether you are at home or at work, to give yourself a healthy dose of relaxation. We will lead you through easy-to-follow stretches, which can be done in your desk chair. Taking breaks to stretch out your muscles is a great way to boost your energy and maintain good health.

Say the word "Triathlon" and most people get an image of the grueling Ironman Triathlon; 2.4 mile open water swim, 112 miles on the bike, and a 26.2 mile run.  There are shorter, more manageable lengths of this three sports in one competition.