http://notsalmon.com The website of author Karen Salmansohn Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:17:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Want to increase your chances of getting that job, raise, discount? I have an informative tale to tell, which begins with a tiny tail, the one attached to my very cute little dog Maxine, a miniature terrier, my better 1/8th. I often multi-task walking Maxine with doing errands, especially errands where I know there might be ... http://notsalmon.com/2008/07/02/how-much-is-that-in-dog-money-a-tail-of-two-pricetags/ I’ve been getting ready to move apartments. And one perk to packing: you become very aware of your stuff, and how little you truly need. Looking around my home this last month I thought: I must simplify, simplify, simplify! Then I thought, if I were really into simplifying I wouldn’t say simplify ... http://notsalmon.com/2008/07/02/take-your-life-and-un-stuff-it/ Theres a famous expression: Its just as easy to love a rich man as it is to love a poor man. Theres also a not-so-famous expression (because I'm now just making it up!): Its just as easy to COMPLAINabout a rich man as it is to COMPLAIN about a poor man. Although ... http://notsalmon.com/2008/06/30/can-money-buy-you-more-love/ I IT IS BETTER TO BE A LITTLE WRONG THAN VERY RIGHT AND VERY ALONE! What do I mean by those powerful 14 words? 1. If you're having lots of relationship problems -- and repeatedly thinking "I'M OKAY. EVERYBODY ELSE SUCKS!" -- then it's time to start wondering what YOU (yes lil' YOU!) might be contributing to the "people problems" around you. 2. Consider saying ... http://notsalmon.com/2008/06/04/happiness-tip-in-14-words/ Want to torture someone? Make them wait. Waiting is hell. In fact I think waiting to see if you are going to hell or not is far more torturous than actually being there. So much so, if you really want to curse someone out don't tell them "Go to hell!" Tell them: "Go ... http://notsalmon.com/2008/05/23/the-zen-of-marshmallows/ I'm still figuring out how to create a video blog. While I'm busy becoming more technologically proficient, let me tell you via my old fashioned typing skills that The Bounce Back Book is now out in bookstores and amazon. My book tour starts June 4th, and I will be letting ... http://notsalmon.com/2008/05/10/bounce-back/ There’s a great quote in that wonderful tale, "The Little Prince" where the Prince wisely says: "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." What this quote describes is “soulmate love" -- which is a far more mature love than ... http://notsalmon.com/2008/05/09/soulmate-or-egomate-2/ How's your love life these days? Is there still loving love in your relationship? If your sweetie did something…well, unsweet, and youre upset... remember how you talk and listen to each other, will determine whether or not you remain with each other. Darlene Mininni, Phd, author of the book THE EMOTIONAL TOOLKIT, ... http://notsalmon.com/2008/05/09/soulmate-or-egomate/ Have you taken a look at some of those newfangled juice names: Get Smart Juice, Passion Power, Energy Hound, Hocus Focus, B- Relaxed, D-Stress. So many juices promising so many benefits! But nobody makes Compassion Cocktail or Niceness Nectar! Nobody makes a juice which makes you nicer or more considerate, offers up ... http://notsalmon.com/2008/05/09/a-juicy-happiness-lesson/ Once upon a time there was a small, happy little dog who loved to wag his tail and be playful and adoring with others. This happy little dog heard about a wonderful house with lots of other doggies. He decided to visit. The happy doggie found The House up on nearby ... http://notsalmon.com/2008/05/09/whats-your-tale-of-happiness/