Intelligent Conversations

Intelligent Conversations

I’ve been in love with the idea of social salons for years. Not hair salons. The social salons like those hosted by the legendary Gertrude Stein in early 1900’s Paris. Every Saturday the likes of Picasso, Hemmingway, and Fitzgerald gathered at Stein’s apartment at 27 

Valentine’s Day – The Perfect Storm

Valentine’s Day – The Perfect Storm

Happy Valentine’s Day lovelies! If no one has asked you yet, allow me – Will You Be My Valentine? Or, better yet – show yourself some love! And so, with that said – it’s just too bad that Valentine’s Day is, in addition to a 

Another Dry January

Another Dry January

“Lynnelle’s NOT having a drink!?” I’ve heard it before. For some reason, people can’t believe I’d ever turn down a cocktail, but for the fourth time in five years I’ve committed to a “Dry January”. (It would have been the fifth time in five years, 

Loneliness is Tough.

Loneliness is Tough.

Feeling lonely isn’t being alone and it isn’t something you want to broadcast. But About 8 years ago I had an epiphany. It’s taken me that long – and this blog – to get it from my head onto paper and just in case someone 

How I Made $4,647 in 2 Hours

How I Made $4,647 in 2 Hours

–Or, how I cowgirled up and disagreed with the IRS. It can pay to disagree with the IRS I admit it. I hate number details. Yes, I spent a few decades in the financial services industry. Yes, my last role was consulting with Treasurers and 

Life Flashes Before Your Eyes

Life Flashes Before Your Eyes

“Your life flashes before your eyes”. That used to be a scary thing, but now we have smartphones. Documenting your life is an everyday thing now.  I read an article about Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick that made me think of that phrase. Kevin and