Ruly, where have you been?

Over two weeks without a post?  What’s up? Fortunately, only good things.  We’ve been on vacation!  While many bloggers will helpfully post a notice that they are going on vacation, with me all you got was silence and a sudden departure.  It’s the vacuuming equivalent 

July 4th Cookout MUST HAVES!

The economy is still terrible. And people more than ever long to congregate over great food. Luckily the two are not mutually exclusive. I wrote last year’s Ruly Ruth on what’s hot food-wise to share. So I think it’s a must that I update this 

Organizing in the News: Why Women Can’t Have it All

As an overwhelmed woman this month, I was immediately drawn to the title of The Atlantic’s cover story this month: “Why Women Can’t Have it All” by Anne-Marie Slaughter, a Princeton University professor and former director of policy planning at the State Department. Of course, 

Organizing in the News: Lessons from Governor Bob McDonnell on Board of Director Service

The news here in Virginia has been dominated by the drama at the University of Virginia (perhaps the most prestigious university in our state) regarding the ouster of President Teresa A. Sullivan. If you haven’t been following the story, members of the University of Virginia 

Review: Marcia Francois’ “Break Out of Overwhelm”

On my to do list this month was to listen to and review Marcia Francois’ eCourse: “Break Out of Overwhelm,” which was provided as a gift with purchase of her new book, Live Organised. My month has continued to be jam-packed with critical tasks and