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Top Ten Tips For Entrepreneurs, Part II

August 15th, 2008 · 4 Comments · lifestyle, sustainability, work

Earlier this week I noted that sustainability needs a lot of entrepreneurs, and supplied the first half of my best tips for them, gleaned from twelve years of owning and operating my own business. Here’s the second half. Feel free to add your own suggestions and experience!
Be willing to [...]

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Diamond-Cut, Sustainable Marriage

July 12th, 2008 · 3 Comments · community, health & well being, lifestyle, sustainability

I am blessed to be in a happy marriage. My husband Thor and I share delight and trust in each other. But my life hasn’t  always been this way: I’m a survivor of two divorces, many more break-ups, and staggering amounts of emotional pain.
I notice that things can change. Specifically, people can change. We [...]

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Green Into Gold: Breaking Free of Credit Cards

January 7th, 2008 · No Comments · money, simplicity, sustainability

Confession: I am a former credit-card addict. Many years ago I racked up huge debts, played all the games of transferring my balances, thought I was very smart, la la la.

Today I have zero debt, and am much happier. (Smarter, too.) I think many others could be happier in this area, as well. I suggest we all break free of credit cards and stop using them.

How do credit cards relate

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