My Pledge

Multi-tasking...it's a well-discussed topic in the news right now. And, how cell phones, texting, e-mailing, etc. is possibly changing the way our brains work. And, that no matter what some say--there is really NO such think as "multi-tasking". Your brain allows you to start and stop one activity at a time...and that it is ultimately impossible to do "two things at once."

Last night, my close friend Jodi and I talked about how moms today are constantly trying to "multi-task". We both made brief mention of one activity I know a LOT of us have done...talked on our mobile phones in the car. And, talking on our mobile phones while our children in the car. And, regardless of whether or not you use a headset---can you REALLY pay attention to driving while talking??? And, how can we be totally sure we're paying attention to what's going around us while in the car with our children?

Today, I read this article. And, while it has nothing to do with talking on a mobile phone in the car, it left a huge impression on me. No one will ever know how this young mother ended up in the wrong lane. But, this is not how I want my story to end. How tragic for these young children. I don't want this to be me. My little lovlies need me. And, I need them:

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/17844623/detail.html

So, today I pledge: I will never again talk on my mobile phone while in my car. Never. Unless I'm parked. No, not at a stoplight. Parked.

I invite you to join me and make your own pledge. Feel free to post your pledge in my comments.

How a purple dress can make someone's day

I thought perhaps a piece of good news is very needed during these times of constant economic bad news.

In the process of moving, I am coming up with a lot of things in our home that I simply don't need anymore. Some I am selling--others, I am giving away. Craigslist.org has been my obsession since discovering it a few years ago.

This week, I found two formal dresses in my closet that I simply will not wear again. Both in great condition. One wasn't as expensive as the other, and I decided to put it out there for free. My only inquiry on the dress was from a woman who would be attending her husband's Christmas party. But, after having a baby, she was having trouble losing some weight. And, didn't want to spend a lot of money on a new dress.

We agreed to meet at my house this morning. She arrived, loved the dress, and I gave it to her for free. She had driven 45 minutes with her young daughter to pick it up. Afterall, I didn't need it...and she made all the effort. It was good enough for me that someone else could use it. Later in the day I received this beautiful note:

"Thank you so much for the beautiful dress. It fit!!!! I could stand to loose about 5 lbs to make it look fantastic! Just a little snugger than I prefer through the hips area, but I have time to work on it. I so appreciate you giving it to me. It's not very often now a day that people do something so kind for a total stranger. You really blessed me today. Thank You. It was very nice to meet you and I hope that you have a wonderful week."

The next time you have something that you don't want to donate to charity. Try craigslist..you just might make someone's day.