Please Don’t Tell Me What To Do
August 16, 2009 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Creating Happiness
In a recent discussion with a friend, we were brainstorming ideas about how to approach a certain project that I was going to undertake. But, before I knew it, she was telling me exactly the approach that I should take, how I should go about laying it out, how I should measure the accomplishment of [...]
What I Want
July 19, 2009 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Creating Happiness
As I wrote last week, I have spent the last couple of weeks reflecting upon my life and one question had come to my mind – if I could have any ONE thing to come into my life at this moment, what would it be? At the same time, I had asked you to answer [...]
I Fired My Friend
May 17, 2009 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Creating Happiness
That’s correct! After a 5-year friendship, I received a call from someone who was planning to be in the area for the next few days and wanted to get together. I told her that I was not interested in doing so and after a brief discussion I wished her all the best for [...]
“Walk Like A Man” Walk-A-Thon” Wrap Up of Premiere
February 15, 2009 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness
Although the final count is not tallied, the Crespi Carmelite High School male lacrosse team raised more than $44,000.00 by the start of their premiere event that was held yesterday at the school. What an awesome result in only two months!
The guys will be sponsoring a variety of other events in their effort to raise [...]
A Special Thank You
February 1, 2009 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Breast Cancer, Creating Happiness
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE MEMBERS OF THE
CRESPI HIGH SCHOOL MALE LACROSSE TEAM
You don’t know me but you are my heroes. And if you are wondering why, I will tell you. I know about your great efforts to walk and to raise money for the “Walk Like A Man” Walk-a-thon for Breast Cancer Testing and [...]
Merry Christmas
December 20, 2008 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Creating Happiness
Yes, I wrote “Merry Christmas”, not Happy Holidays or Season’s Greetings or whatever else is suppose to be politically correct these days. I respect all holidays throughout the year and the remembrance that each represents and Christmas is no exception. The spirit of the season is just wonderful.
Of course I don’t expect everyone [...]
People
May 13, 2008 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Creating Happiness
So it was back to work this week. I was so happy to have my old routine back and have lots on which to focus. But most importantly, I was so happy to see all of my colleagues and collect a lots hugs and welcome back greetings. It sure seemed that it was the work [...]
Friends
March 4, 2008 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Creating Happiness
Yesterday was one of those days that lives in your mind forever. Earlier in the week, Kirk had indicated that he had a surprise for me on Sunday but wouldn’t tell me what it was. Okay, that was fine with me. He told me that we had to be ready to leave by 8:45 a.m. [...]
 


