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Are you a freelancer?

Many of my readers are work at home moms, self-employed entrepreneurs, or are working toward freelancer status.  If you fall into any of these categories, or if you are even considering freelancing, there is a great opportunity for you to learn from some of the most experienced freelancing experts this weekend.  The event is called International Freelancers Day and is 100% free to attend!   Plus, you don’t have to travel anywhere because it is all online!

Please watch the video below for more information, then go ahead and register to attend.  You have nothing to lose and everything to gain!

My dad has been and still is seriously ill so I’ve been unable to post.   I’ll be back when I’m able.  Thanks for understanding.

“More die in the United States of too much food than too little.”
John Kenneth Galbraith

This quote is shocking to me.  I know there is an obesity epidemic in the U.S. but I never had thought of it in those terms.  I won’t say that obesity is easily preventable because it isn’t easy;  human beings are not big on self-discipline!   But it is preventable.   This video explains some of the causes of obesity and some methods that are being used to combat it.

Our Bodies Ourselves is seeking up to two dozen women to participate in an online discussion on sexual relationships.

Stories and comments may be used anonymously in the next edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves,” which will be published in 2011 by Simon & Schuster.

We are seeking the experience and wisdom of heterosexual, lesbian, bisexual, queer and trans women. Perspectives from single women are encouraged, and you may define relationship as it applies to you, from monogamy to multiple partners. We are committed to including women of color, women with disabilities, and women of many ages and backgrounds.

In the words of the brilliant anthology “Yes Means Yes,” how can we consistently engage in more positive experiences? What issues deserve more attention? And how do we address social inequities and violence against women? These are some of the guiding questions that will help us to update the relationships section in “Our Bodies, Ourselves.”

The conversation will start Sunday, Feb. 14 (yes, Valentine’s Day) and stay open through Friday, March 12.

Participants will be invited to answer relevant questions (see sample below) and build on the responses of other participants. We’ll use a private Google site to post questions and responses.

Personal stories and reflections are welcomed, along with research and resources for additional reading. While we hope to use some of the stories and experiences in the book, names will not be published.

We hope the open process* will spark robust discussion. We expect new questions to arise that challenge us to re-work this section even more.

If you would like to participate in this conversation, please e-mail OBOS editorial team member Wendy Sanford: wsanford@bwhbc.org

In your email, please tell us about yourself and what you would bring to the conversation. We need to hear from you by Feb. 5 and will let you know soon thereafter about participation. Thanks for considering this!

*We have thought a great deal about privacy. If you want to share a story or information, but do not want to participate in the private Google site discussion, please indicate that in your email. We may send you questions that you can answer on your own.

Reprinted from:   Our Bodies, Our Blog