marti and erin.com

I think we still need a blog?

marti — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:19:49 +0000

OK, so I’ve taken to reading other people’s blogs and wonder why its taken so long to get back into this habit. I miss our blog and our reading public. We’ll have to work on this. Erin, are you still out there? Care to engage in some witty banter?

Ms. Erin Goes to Washington

marti — Tue, 30 May 2006 18:34:03 +0000

To anyone out there who still periodically checks in with this blog, I am both proud and heartbroken to report that Erin will be leaving the fine state of New Jersey to explore the greener pastures of our nation’s capitol. I would like to publically state (or as widely as this blog is read) that I will dearly miss my friend Erin and hope that this blog is a vehicle that will keep us together so that she can keep us apprised of her adventures below the Mason-Dixon line.

Cheers to Erin for all of the friends and memories that she has in NJ and to all of the good times that lay ahead in DC! We’ll miss you and always love you!

Winds of Change…

marti — Thu, 04 May 2006 20:31:17 +0000

I know its been ages since we’ve added a post and Erin and I are really busy with work right now, but in just a few weeks we promise there is good stuff to come! Just be patient! Thank you!

Purim

marti — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 13:48:56 +0000

When I was in college and often the only Jewish person in a conversation, I became the resource for all things Jewish. Often I would answer questions about holidays, traditions, manners, etc. This evening marks the beginning of Purim- one of the most festive Jewish holidays. There are two important things I like to note about this holiday. The first is that it is based on the book of Esther. When women look for inspiration in the Bible, they should try Esther- its the story of a pro-active woman who takes fate in her own hands to make things happen. The second note is on the traditional Purim snack of Hamentashen. The name has historical reference, but this treat was best described by a friend as a “Jewish Poptart.” I suppose this summarizes my effectiveness in explaining Judaism to others. Oh well, if not effective, at least my friends get to share the good snack food.

Confabulation

marti — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 01:54:30 +0000

Greetings all! Sorry its been a while since the last blog. I had to share a great word that Erin taught me. The word is CONFABULATION and it describes so many of my situations…both the schmooze-factor and the fact that sometimes I need to fill in the blanks with more amusing details than might have really happened. Feel free to use it in your daily life!

Noun
1.
confabulation - an informal conversation chat, confab, schmooze

2.
confabulation - (psychiatry) a plausible but imagined memory that fills in gaps in what is remembered memory - something that is remembered

The Opposite of Cynical Rebuttal

marti — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:05:21 +0000

I whole-heartedly support the woman who had her Year of Yes. It seems to me that she might have been hesitant to say yes before that. I, on the other hand, am thinking that cynicism might be reduced for some from having a Year of No. Maybe people should say “no” to more invitations if they don’t really want to go or “no” to favors that eat up their time and have little benefit. I know people like this….these are the people who give until they have nothing left and risk burn out. They could use some downtime, to be selfish and do whatever it is that they want.

I guess in some way its a Year of Yes. I encourage these people to say yes to nourishing their own souls, to getting sleep when they are tired, and grabbing some alone time when they need it. Say no to the time suckers and doing things because “its the right thing to do!” Say “yes” to you!

Wanna be a guest star???

Erin — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 03:00:35 +0000

Come on now, you know you’ve got something to say. Something witty, goofy, erudite, or otherwise. So, let us have it. Jenny Bruce, give us a little something about annoying office visitors or, you know, graph theory, whatever that may be. Carolyn, lay down a little track on lobbying. Mike, be the man among women and share some deep dark boy secrets with us. ‘Cause while Marti and I will never tire of our own voices, it’d be lovely to hear some of yours. Just post a “comment” here and we’ll move your text up to a post under your byline.

Its not easy being green…or is it?

marti — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 12:14:42 +0000

I’m happy to report a match made in heaven. Bravo for the creative genius behind pairing Kermit the Frog as a supporter for the environmentally concsious Ford Escape Hybrid. As a huge Muppet fan and someone with an avid interest in owning a hybrid, it doesn’t get any better than this clever commerical for me. Finally, it does get a little easier to be green! Check out the 30 second spot!

Good for the Heart

marti — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 01:50:04 +0000

On a less cynical note, I am happy to report that last night I did something good for the heart and society, in general. I was certified in CPR. There was no real inspiration, but I decided it was good to learn about something that could potentially save someone’s life one day. A planner at heart, I always like to be prepared.

I encourage you to be CPR certified. You never know when someone’s heart might depend on you! The American Red Cross certified me and has all the details on classes, etc. I also plan to do the First Aid class next month so stay tuned for all the fun ways I can now save you from disaster. That is, if you trust me!

The Opposite of Cynical

Erin — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:25:15 +0000

Here’s the website of a woman who wrote a book about her “year of yes.” She spent a year accepting every date she was offered, including dates with a 70-year-old man, a homeless dude, and her mother’s reincarnated dog. Her only rules — no guys who were married, drunk when they asked her out, obviously on drugs, or obviously violent. She ended up meeting “the one” and they’ve been married for three years so far. Perhaps this concept is the perfect antidote for those of us who are a bit cynical?