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What qualities differentiate a person who is “gutsy” from one who is simply stupid? For example, the woman who recently jumped into a polar bear enclosure is arguably gutsy but without a doubt incredibly stupid.  I had occasion to ponder the issue of where exactly I would fall (pun – which you will see soon) [...]

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For those who doubt the importance of first impressions, let me pose a question to you.  How does one get to be interviewed for a feature article in a national magazine? One way would be to win a Nobel prize or some other achievement deserving of national recognition. Since only a few people get to do [...]

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Here’s another reason to volunteer: diversification.  Do you feel like you’re in a rut? Volunteering can bring new skills and experiences out of the norm into your life. This past Friday evening I gave up my hot date night to volunteer at the Santa Claus Anonymous Snow Ball at the Boston Park Plaza. Santa Claus [...]

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  Over the weekend I volunteered at the Joslin Diabetes Center Annual High Hopes Black Tie Gala. I’m not sure about the exact amount raised to find a cure that night, but it couldn’t have been paltry considering during dinner someone stood up and personally donated $25,000. For the fundraising auction I donated a wardrobe [...]

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I hosted an election party at the Ruby Room in Boston and it was a blast! The supreme court didn’t even overturn the people’s decision this time, nutty. Congratulations to Anoop, the gentleman above who the crowd voted as the best dressed man in attendance and won himself a custom made shirt by J. Hilburn. [...]

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      Let me ask you a question, does the thought of having more money and sex appeal to you? Then you may want to pay attention to what this woman knows about a man’s world. We’ll begin with these true stories-       Exhibit A:   Last week I was at the bar with a group [...]

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