One More Rung to the Peak!

Nov 30, 2011 by

Last week, our family started a new tradition–decorating for the holidays during Thanksgiving weekend. Lots of people do it, but...

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“I Think I’ll Take A Walk” ̵...

Nov 27, 2011 by

I Think I’ll Take A Walk: Turning 30 On The Road To Santiago “You’ve got more balls than I’ve ever had.” – My Dad The...

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Dear Artist, Surprise Me.

Nov 25, 2011 by

Dear Artist, Surprise Me. This is what we’re thinking when we click on a new song and press play… We zero in and listen....

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The Easiest Gift you’ll ever Give…or c...

Nov 25, 2011 by

Today I am thankful for all of you  fabulous friends who I hope will soon be  fans… As we shared several weeks ago, MidChix...

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I Miss My Dad

Nov 23, 2011 by

It was this Wednesday morning, the day before Thanksgiving, two years ago, that I last heard my Dad speak to me.  He’d had...

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Resilient

Nov 22, 2011 by

Last week I attended a women’s group event where I was asked to make a nametag.  Under our first names we were told to write one...

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Small is Good: Small Venue vs. Arena

Nov 19, 2011 by

The Small Venue: Up Close and Personal (a note from Val) ARENA concerts are fine.  But the small venue is my obsession....

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Domestic Violence is Everybody’s Business &#...

Nov 18, 2011 by

Late last October I sat with Victoria McVicker at a coffee shop near SafeHouse and learned the truth about domestic violence.  After...

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Living in the Muck

Nov 16, 2011 by

It’s been weeks since I posted. Weeks of managing day-to-day life, focusing on the next indicated thing, and learning to be more...

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What if iPatience Were Apple’s Next Product&...

Nov 14, 2011 by

“Patience is a virtue… I do not have” is the pronouncement my 12 year-old makes when faced with a wait. It’s never...

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Vintage Tracks on a New Music Website?

Nov 13, 2011 by

Note from Val: So if Valslist.com is all about discovering new music, why do I include 2-3 vintage tracks on each playlist?   I...

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Don’t Just Wear It, “Own It”

Nov 8, 2011 by

In an attempt to expand my fashion horizons, I recently purchased five pairs of tall boots and two pairs of skinny jeans. What’s...

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