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Greetings!
Time is precious. If you're very young, you may not
appreciate that fact. If you're a baby boomer, you
probably realize the years are flying by more quickly. If
you're a mature senior, you well know the value of the
years you have spent with your loved ones.
Please realize the importance of every minute. It makes
you choose how to spend your time wisely. It helps
you make the best choice. As Tim McGraw sings, "Live
Like You Were Dying".
New Year Cliche`
At the beginning of every new year most of us make
those horrid resolutions. I'll do this, I'll do that, I'll do it
all. But the reality is, we probably won't.
My motto for 2005 (and every other year) is "Just Do
It"! If there is something you want to do, you can
drag those good intentions out forever. You won't ever
get anything accomplished until you actually take
action.
You've heard that "A journey of a thousand miles
begins with a single step". It's true. The
completion of any project is the direct result of
concerted action. It all depends on YOU.
Simply put - whatever you want to accomplish will only
get done by effort on your part. A little action and
effort will create a small result. A LOT of action and
effort will cause a tremendous result.
How much do you want to accomplish right now? No
one can do it for you. It's up to you.
What I can do FOR you...
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Old Friends, Another Year Ends |
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Deja Vu. You know that feeling; that overwhelming
knowlege that you've "been here before". On
December 18th I got that same old feeling - and it was
so very comforting! I've been a member of the same
wine tasting group since 1979. Impossible, you say.
No! I was VERY young when I joined.
As I sat talking with my old friends that night, I recalled
our past holiday parties. The food is always wonderful,
the wine is plentiful and the friendship is ever present.
I can't attend as many of the monthly meetings as I
used to do. Some of our members are no longer with us
and over the years many others have joined and then
left the group. The core members, however, are
present year in and year out. Despite our busy lives,
we come together to say goodbye to another year and
to welcome in the new one. We reminisce about the
weddings, the births and the career changes we've
experienced during those twenty-five years.
The more things change, the more we need some
things to stay the same. Consistency in certain areas
of our lives is a very necessary thing. Long-time
relationships keep us grounded. These old friends keep
us real. We don't put on airs, we can't pretend
to be something we're not. Few of us can fool anyone
for a quarter of a century. Our old friends know us too
well, and still like us anyway. What a comfortable
feeling that is! Young people are building their support
circle now and will appreciate their own lifelong friends
in the future.
We raise a glass to 2005. Look forward to meeting
the new people that will cross your path and enter your
inner circle. Cherish those old friends that have been a
part of that circle for so many years. Change is
inevitable and yet some things never change.
The next time you celebrate with friends - savor the
moment and appreciate the constancy in your life. Yet
always, always, always leave the door open for the
new!
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Preferred Vendor List |
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You may not believe many of the requests that come
to my personal assistant and concierge service. To
handle many of these requests, Yours, Mine and Hours
works from a Preferred Vendor List for our clients. Since
YMH is committed to providing its clients with the finest
service available, preferred Vendors are ONLY added to
the list after careful evaluation and appropriate
research into their products and services. Only those
businesses meeting the high standards of my concierge
service are accepted as Preferred Vendors.
If you have a favorite service provider, a company you
use that provides excellent service, feel free
to forward this e-mail to them with a personal note.
Ask them to contact me if they want to become a
preferred vendor for YMH clients. I am always seeking
quality companies to work with my clients. At present,
there is an opening for a Preferred travel consultant.
Know one? Let me know.
If your business would like to be added to this Preferred
Vendor list, please e-mail me at
deb@yoursmineandhours.com or call me at 215-412-
7689 to begin the process.
Yours, Mine and Hours' Associates »
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Something Good for Someone Else |
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You've heard the best way to feel good about yourself
is to do something good for someone else. It's true.
This February, come join the North Penn Chamber of
Commerce Women's Network in their efforts to assist
three local charities. Donate an item to the event
and/or attend and participate in the event. That's two
ways to be a part of something great!
To donate an item for auction, (gift certificates,
timeshare vacations, gift basket or other item) contact
Donna Keller at 215-362-9200.
The Annual Charity Auction will be held on February 17,
2005 at the William Penn Inn, Route 202 and
Sumneytown Pike in Gwynedd. Preview, hors d'oeuvres
and drinks at 6:00 PM. Auction begins at 7:00 PM.
Proceeds will benefit The Wellness Place for the Cancer
Community, New Choices/New Options and Community
Housing Services. As an extra added benefit for you:
The evening is an extraordinary networking opportunity!
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Valentine Heart to Heart - |
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This Valentine's Day give your special someone a
surprise. Consider a personalized gift basket from
Yours, Mine and Hours. Perhaps even pamper your
special person with a Valentine Gift Certificate they'll
love... their own personal assistant.
"But if I had one, what would I do with her?" For many
of you, there are upcoming Confirmations, First
Communions, weddings and other family events. YMH
will address and mail out your invitations for you or help
with thank you notes. I can assist with responses,
research banquet facilities, etc. By hiring someone else
to do these often time-consuming tasks,
you are free to continue your projects, work at your
business and spend your time doing what you love.
Keep in mind the importance of keeping in touch with
friends and family. If your contact list is on little slips
of paper that get lost, or in your address book that
is so old the pages are falling out, it may be time to
upgrade and update to save time and energy for the
fun things. I will create a master list of your contacts
which can be updated and from which mailing labels,
envelopes, etc. can be printed. Easier to read, quicker
to prepare and always up-to-date and readily
accessible on paper or your computer (and preferably
both - with a backup copy).
Click below for some Valentine shopping ideas.
Red Envelope »
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Having An Affair? |
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This is the tag line for a very talented and very
personable entertainer I know. R. Michael
Owens,President/CEO of the North Penn Chamber of
Commerce, is always adding to his repertoire in more
ways than one.
The next time you plan an affair, whether it be a dinner
party, cocktail party or other special event, call
Michael to provide the most melodious, soothing, and
romantic background music you can find. His
MAGICAL MUSICAL TOUR offers songs from the
Beatles to Broadway. Michael provides music for every
occasion and for every taste.
Michael's superb renditions have recently been heard at
corporate functions, receptions and numerous private
parties. He has played at local art gallery receptions,
various restaurants and annual events at the Blue Bell
Country Club. For that extra special addition to your
next affair contact:
R. Michael Owens
(215) 872-1946 cell phone/messages
E-mail: rmykl@comcast.net
Michael's words to live by: "Have keyboard...will travel"
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Tax Tips: |
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Tax time will be here before you know it. Take some
downtime now and get your Quickbooks up to date and
in order. Preparation during slow times now will save
you tons of heartache and work when things are hectic
and the tax deadline is approaching later.
Check out the quicklinks below to Order Tax Forms or
find tax information for federal and PA state
returns.
My out of state readers can check out your own state
website: www.state.__.us (enter your two-
letter state abbreviation in this web address).
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© 2005 Deborah Stanek Reast - Yours, Mine and Hours
Personal Assistant and Concierge Services
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