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5 Ways to Survive the 2020 Election

February 28, 2022February 4, 2020 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends, The 2020 presidential election is underway, and our political fatigue could reach new levels by the time November 3, 2020 rolls around. How will we possibly stomach the TV ads, hyperbole, conspiracy theories, debates, trolls, bots and political shenanigans of the next 10 months? I would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions! … Read more

7 Jobs I Hope You Have – A Letter to My Teenage Son

September 15, 2019August 21, 2019 by Eliza Cross

Dear son,

You’ve been trying hard to find a part-time job, and I’m sorry it hasn’t happened yet. You’re still at the beginning stage when you have to leave the ‘Experience’ section blank on applications, but it won’t be long before someone smart takes a chance on you and you’re launched.

I was 15 when I landed my first job at McDonald’s restaurant in Boulder. The uniforms at that time were blue polyester with matching pointed hats. Unfortunately, the only pants they had on hand were a size XXL. I had to secure the elastic with a large safety pin, which gave the pants a nice bunchy, balloony effect.

The Mindful Day Book Giveaway

June 8, 2019March 29, 2019 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends,

Earlier this week I wrote about my 17 hour experiment in paying attention. Instead of being on autopilot, I made a real effort to have a mindful day. Keeping with the topic of mindfulness, I’d like to share one of my favorite books with you.

The Mindful Day: Practical Ways to Find Focus, Calm, and Joy From Morning to Evening by Laurie J. Cameron is a guide in how to slow down and be more present during every moment of the day.

My 17 Hour Experiment in Paying Attention

June 8, 2019March 27, 2019 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends,

For some reason I woke up at 5 a.m. last Monday, so I decided to get up and start the week. As I stepped on the back patio to let the dogs out, I noticed the sky at the western horizon was lighter because the moon was setting behind the mountains. The air was crisp and fresh.

The Beautiful Gift We Give By Not Comparing

February 28, 2022February 27, 2019 by Eliza Cross

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt This week I’ve been percolating about what happens when we weigh one person’s attributes against another’s. Every day we see examples of people being compared to others. Media outlets analyze the differences between Venus and Serena Williams’ achievements. Reviewers debate the acting performances of Josh Brolin … Read more

1 in 20 Will Say “Yes”

June 8, 2019February 6, 2019 by Eliza Cross

Dear friends,

I used to sell ads in magazines for a living. The job was a lot of fun, and at times it was also very demanding.

One of the most challenging aspects was cold-calling prospects by telephone. You know that dreaded feeling you have when a telemarketer calls? Then you can imagine how most of the business owners responded when I called to talk to them about advertising.