WORDS WORTH FRAMING
Some of my most cherished items are poems written
by my late father for special occasions. His gift for verse became his way of
saying “I love you” to friends and family. Weddings, christenings, birthdays
and holidays were not complete without one of his personalized poems. They
generated laughter, tears and food for thought.
I have framed some of them, along with touching
thank you notes and messages from loved ones. They add a personal and loving
touch to a room’s décor and make my home distinctively my own.
Not long ago, I read somewhere that President
Bill Clinton always limited his letters of appreciation to one page to make it
easy for framing.
The next time you send out a heartfelt message,
write your note on a single panel note card or a single sheet of paper. You
may not be a poet or a president, but your words mean something to those who
are special to you. They may just end up in a pretty picture frame proudly
displayed by the recipient.
Rada K. Tierney
RKT Communications
602.481.3671
rada@rktcommunications.com
SOCIAL GRACES: HOW TO BE A PERFECT GUEST
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RSVP
a. Respond promptly –
i. yes (you MUST show up)
ii. no, no explanations necessary
Never
bring or request uninvited guests
Tell
host in advance if you have special requirements
Be on
time – not late, not early
Find
the host and say hello
You
may bring an appropriate gift (occasion related) or hostess gift
Talk
with other guests, be sociable
Be
present – absolutely no phones, PDA’s, etc.
Eat
and drink what is offered
Remember your table manners at a dinner party
Do not
monopolize the hosts or guest of honor
Know
when to leave, thank the host when departing
Follow-up with appropriate thank you note and/or gift
Return
the host’s hospitality – usually within a few months
Social Graces Reading List
“Excuse Me, But I Was Next . . .” By: Peggy Post
Solutions to social dilemmas
The Art of Friendship By: Roger & Sally Horchow
Simple rules for making meaningful connections
My
Bad By: Paul Slansky & Arleen Sorkin
Apologies from public figures examined
Whoopi’s Big Book of Manners By: Whoopi Goldberg
For children and adults
From Clueless to Class Act: Manners for the Modern Mann
By: Jodi R. R. Smith
Helpful hints for living a gracious life
Brown’s Guide to the Good Life Without Tears, Fears or Boredom
By: David Brown
Essays with Brown’s perspective on living from a man’s point of
view
Handbook For Hosts By: Town & Country
Guide to party planning and entertaining
Reading List
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PrimeTime Women: How to Win the Hearts, Minds, and Business
of Boomer Big Spenders
by Marti Barletta |
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Success Built to Last: Creating a Life that Matters
by Jerry Porras, Stewart Emery, Mark Thompson
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AFTER DARK:
100 Years of the Evening Dress
Phoenix Art Museum
November 11, 2006 – April 1, 2007
Sponsored by Linda M. Herold
First Call For Nominations!!
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contact Rebecca Light at
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THE 11th ANNUAL
WOMEN IN FAMILY BUSINESS PROGRAM
Miraval
March 1-4, 2007
This year's theme:
Making A Difference
See attachment for
Program details.
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21839 N. 98th St.,
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-419-4243
