An Organ Donor? When Lori, my sister, told me that she was an organ donor, I thought she was nuts. Don't get me wrong, I am a big believer in giving to charity and giving back, but the thought of someone taking out my lungs or my eyes, freaked me...
#DOVEDermaSeries to the Rescue!
#DOVEDermaSeries to the Rescue! Full disclosure - I love DOVE Beauty Bar. I've been using it for years, ever since I did PR for them in the 1980's when I worked for Ogilvy & Mather PR. It feels like a lifetime ago, yet, I've been loyal to the brand ever...
Balega International’s Interesting CSR Program
Balega International's Interesting CSR Program Balega International is the maker of amazing running socks. Since I've been wearing these socks, I haven't gotten blisters and my feet stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. So, I've become a brand ambassador for the brand. What I find fascinating...
What Happens When You Forget Your Wallet?
What happens when you forget your wallet? Ever leave your wallet at home? Once or twice, I've left my wallet at home, but I wasn't too far from the house when I realized it was missing. The other day, I went to the gym and left my wallet in my...
On Going to the Periodontist
On Going to the Periodontist I never really thought much about going to the dentist for the first 40 years of my life. I would get my cleaning and always leave with a "clean" bill of health. It wasn't until I turned 40 that I had my first cavity. That's...
HJMT Celebrates its 25th Year…
HJMT Celebrates its 25th Year... It’s now the end of the year and I’ve been reflecting back, not only on the past year, but also on the last 25 years. Here are some of our highlights: HJMT opens its doors When I first opened the business in 1992, Zoey, my...
And Yet Another Hilary Post…
And yet another Hilary post... The other day I was running late for a meeting and asked Hillary Vinokur, Account Executive at HJMT, to do me a favor and email the contact that I was running about 15 minutes late. She did. When I arrived at the meeting, I sat...
When the Kid Thought I Was Hillary Clinton
When the Kid Thought I Was Hillary Clinton The other day, I attended a party near Berkeley, California with my husband and my son. When we got there, we were immediately greeted by the host and introduced to the other guests. "Hillary Clinton?" a young boy said to me. "Are...
There’s Always Positivity in a Negative, Chaotic Weekend!
There's Always Positivity in a Negative, Chaotic Weekend! When I got into the car at 4:30 am on Thursday morning, I knew it would be a weekend of chaos. I was going to San Francisco for two reasons -- to pack up my son and take some of his stuff...
Did You Own One of These “Banana” Bikes?
Did You Own One of These Banana Bikes? This photo and announcement recently crossed my desk and I had to share with you! Schwinn recently released 500 of the iconic Lemon Peeler, part of the Sting-Ray family of bicycles. It's one of the most popular and beloved bike designs for...