A letter of Thanks (& wild ’stuff’ coming!)

November 24, 2010 – 3:07 pm

Dear Girlfriend,

To know me is to know I’m a whimp! I tear up over OnStar commercials, how my dog looks at me (probably more hunger than love, but I like to believe!) and when I see a grandmother and grandchild holding hands. I love to watch strangers interact in a kind way on trains or even in traffic. And, I can’t help but be overwhelmed with the blessings in my life like friends, family and faith that the coming year will see me even closer to my dream of inspiring women and female friendship.

You guessed it, what makes me the whimp-iest are my friends! I am humbled by their inspiration, support and love. I am forever in-debt for their generousity, hospitality and acceptance. I feel deep, DEEP girlfriend gratitude – and hope you do too.

That’s what Girlfriendology is all about – inspiration, appreciation and celebration of female friendship.

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For all our Girlfriends … we give thanks.

November 24, 2010 – 1:29 pm

For every girlfriend who blesses our life, let’s give thanks.

For the friends in our past who taught us how to be a better friend, who shared their lives with us, who gave us grace when we weren’t as good of a friend as we should have been … we give thanks.

To the sisters who are more our girlfriends because they know us so well – and don’t hold that against us(!) (-: … we give thanks.

To the women we may not even know personally who have gone before us to fight for our rights, to stand up to discrimination, to make the world a better place for us, our daughters, our friends and generations to come … we give thanks.

For the smiles of strangers, the kindness of others, the grace we’re shown on a daily basis … we give thanks.

And, for the friends who make us laugh when we want to cry, who spend time with us even when their schedules are full, who support our dreams and inspire us to be the best friend and woman we can be, who give and give and give some more and whose hugs can heal all things … we give thanks.

Who are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

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Girlfriendology Update – Giving Thanks for Friends & Family …

November 22, 2010 – 12:45 pm

… and friends who are more like family. (-:

Wow, it’s here. It’s THANKSGIVING … the day we stop to spend time together, to give thanks for all the people in our life and to enjoy our bountiful blessings. What a fabulous holiday, what a wonderful reason to gather with the people we love and what a fabulous reminder to give thanks.

What are you thankful for girlfriend?

We’re thankful for the amazing women who make up this Girlfriendology community. You continue to inspire us to want to be a better friend. Thanks for sharing your life with us. We’d love to know more about you, things you’re thankful for and what you’re up to for Thanksgiving. Below is our weekly girlfriend 3-question survey. Let us know how you’re feeling about this season of Read More »

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Girlfriendology Update – Girlfriend Gratitude & Thanksgiving

November 15, 2010 – 11:16 pm

Hey girlfriend – how’s your attitude of gratitude?

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”

Thornton Wilde

Don’t you just love Thanksgiving? It’s the perfect holiday that incorporates all races, religions, political parties, friends and family. And it’s the perfect reminder of how very, very blessed we are to be alive, to have time and memories with friends and family, and to, even in the toughest situation, continue to carry hope with us.

Are you ‘conscious of your treasures?’ How’s your attitude of gratitude?

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Month of Friendship, Day 21: Make a Girlfriend Gift

September 21, 2010 – 2:39 pm

Actually, it’s much more than just making a ‘girlfriend gift’ …

It’s a thoughtful, creative way to express your girlfriend gratitude, to make her day/birthday special, to be an ongoing reminder of your friendship.

All this, and it’s pretty simple girlfriend. Today’s Month of Friendship ‘challenge’ is to make a girlfriend gift. It doesn’t need to be a six-month project, it can be very simple and you can even do it if you feel you’re ‘not crafty or creative.’ We’ll get to how easy in just a bit.

For now, you might be wondering WHY it’s so important to ‘make’ a gift? Wouldn’t a store-bought gift be just as well received?

Sure, you can be Read More »

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Month of Friendship – Day 2: Girlfriend Gratitude

September 2, 2010 – 12:04 pm

It’s Thankful Thursday in this Month of Friendship!

My friend Carole is awesome (left in photo). Recently she’s been through ’stuff’ (medical and relationship not-so-fun stuff), yet she comes out of it with her passionate personality and super-sized heart fully engaged. She embraces life on a daily basis with joy and this amazing robust energy. It’s kinda like a B12 shot just to be around her!

Unfortunately, I don’t get to be around her very often. We live about an hour from each other. This past weekend we shared a cup of coffee and a fun conversation – and not virtually, face-to-face where we could share hugs, conversations and smiles. She’s that kind of friend with whom you pick up where you left off. She’s also the Read More »

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Daily Inspiration – Thankful

January 18, 2010 – 2:02 pm

“There is always, always, always something to be thankful for.”

(Be thankful for your friends!)

Christa Brelsford was just a student trying to helping others. She was teaching illiterate adults in Haiti when the horrific earthquake happened. Her foot was crushed and later amputated.

When interviewed by Matt Lauer on The Today Show, he asked how she was handling the news of her amputation. She quickly answered, “I’m alive.” Matt was visibly moved by her amazing acceptance of her situation and her gratitude. Even in the midst of strife, she recognized that there is always something to be thankful for.

What are you thankful for? Who in your life makes it better just by being there? What things do you need to appreciate more and take for granted less?

Why not show a little girlfriend gratitude today? If you have Martin Luther King day off, why not go grab lunch with a girlfriend? Send an email to say hi and that you’re thinking about her. Post a photo of the two of you on your Facebook and tell her how beautiful she is.

It can be the bluest, blah-est Monday but today you can brighting up your world with an attitude of gratitude and some time with your girlfriends. Life really is better, together with your girlfriends!

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What if I’m grateful for food (just a little too much!)? (-:

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Speaking of being thankful, check out Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier. Also, Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Everyday of Your Life. As your girlfriend, we want you to be happy and have joy in your life!! Happy Monday!

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Girlfriend Gratitude & Black Friday

November 25, 2009 – 11:49 am

Thanksgiving – tis the season of THANKS and GIVING, right?

Who have you thanked recently? Whom should you show ‘girlfriend gratitude?’ We’re talking about this in our special Wednesday-edition of the Girlfriendology newsletter. (Sign up to receive it on the orange tab to the left.) Read More »

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Give Thanks – For Friendship and Thanksgiving

November 20, 2009 – 10:25 am

Without the Pilgrims, would we show gratitude for all the wonderful people in our lives? Would we say stop and say THANKS? Would we ponder our blessings?

I would hope so. I’d hope that would be part of our nature – to feel gratitude, and express it. I would hope.

Today’s Girlfriendology newsletter (which you can get sent to YOU, for free, every Friday or with our Daily Inspiration newsletters Monday-Thursday – click orange tab to the left to sign up – thanks!!) features this holiday of giving thanks with our a dose of ‘inspiration, appreciation and celebration of girlfriends.’ Happy Thanksgiving girlfriend! May you have a day (and life) filled with gratitude! Read More »

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Daily Inspiration – Good Intentions

November 19, 2009 – 8:28 am

One week from today is Thanksgiving – the day of gratitude.

We’re celebrating by making a it a month of gratitude – actually of GIRLFRIEND GRATITUDE.

Do your girlfriends know how much their friendship means to you? Do you show or share your appreciation with them? Check out the following Daily Inspiration then share your comments below. Let’s inspire each other to be the kind of girlfriend we’d love to have! Read More »

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