Comments on: meet the newest about.com guide!

By: Shelley

Shelley — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:08:53 +0000

Congrats! This is a big job but I'm sure you'll enjoy it and you'll be helping a lot of people. Shelley's last blog post..O Foods for Ovarian Cancer: Oatmeal Cookies Thanks Shelley!

By: Mikeachim

Mikeachim — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:10:32 +0000

Excellent.

I also spotted the About.com gigs available – all quite specialized and nothing fitting me exactly, so I didn’t have a crack at any of them. Good to know that a writer as talented as yourself has got one of the posts.

A good luck charm?

Yes, but it’s a little strange perhaps. It’s a plastic bottle, filled with sand. The sand is from a beach in the extreme north of the Orkney islands, a beach where I felt completely at peace and very grounded and settled and focussed. Sometimes I’ll pour some of the sand out into my hand and feel its coolness.
Possibly it’s less of a good luck charm than a “This Is Who You Really Are, So Remember That” charm.

Mikeachim’s last blog post..Osbaldwick, and Expeditions Therein

Love that sand story! I have some bottled sand too, but I’ve never opened it and ran the sand through my fingers…I will write about the bottle someday though.

And keep your eye on the About.com “be a guide” page; they are always filling in topics, and you just might find one for you

By: NewWrldYankee

NewWrldYankee — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:08:51 +0000

My grandmother have me a gold ring set with a coral stone when I turned 16. I never wore it or cared for it. But two summers ago, I went to visit her, and I realized how much I missed being with her, as she pretty much raised me. I now wear the ring and remember her fondly – it also reminds to call every so often. The joy in her voice when she realizes it’s me on the phone – priceless.

NewWrldYankee’s last blog post..A Trillion Thanks to Trillian

Fabulous story; hope you’re enjoying your ring more every day like I am

By: Gunfighter

Gunfighter — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:29:27 +0000
Brava!, Brava! Congratulations! Now I have to ask you a question (but not about law school), several months ago, you did a post about a story/writing exercise wherein you had to fill in certain things... I printed it out but lost it. I don't remember the name of the post... can you help me? Gunfighter's last blog post..Shoot 'Em Up Friday!! Hmmm...was it the writing meme? Or perhaps the questions from Inside the Actors Studio? If not, perhaps you can find it in the Meme Time category? Let me know if none of this helps!

By: suz

suz — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:55:32 +0000

That is so wonderful! I have never gotten a ring from my law school, but still think about doing so from time to time.

My sweetie went to Temple Law too!

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Small world! I’m sure if you get that ring, it’ll be at a very special time and you’ll treasure it always

By: JennDZ_The LeftoverQueen

JennDZ_The LeftoverQueen — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:25:26 +0000

CONGRATS Michelle! That is awesome! You are going to be even MORE popular than ever! Way to go!

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Popular is fine so long as it pays the bills Thanks Jenn!

By: Jill

Jill — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:40:17 +0000

Great work over there on About.com! I have no interest in applying for law school, but I was hooked into reading it all. Auguri…

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Hah, thanks Jill

By: Salena of The Daily Rant

Salena of The Daily Rant — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:04:50 +0000

Wow!! Great!! Total congratulations to you on your new assignment/job. I’ve already checked out the page. I love your bio over there too. Now where is your picture?

Love the story about your grandmother too – I love coming across something that releases a memory, especially when it’s such a good one!

Good luck in your new venture.

Salena

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Thank you Salena! The photo is coming; I still have to get it taken! They’re pretty particular about the requirements, plus I need a haircut….

By: collette

collette — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:11:53 +0000

Congrats! You are such a smart cookie I’m not surprised and you have a wonderful way with conveying something through your words.
I think that ring signifies something larger than passing the bar exam and law school. It is a reminder of so much more. All that you have to offer and I’m certain your grandmother is smiling proud. What a wonderful reminder of life’s journey.
xo

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Thank you, Collette

By: Pat

Pat — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:34:09 +0000

Congratulations Michelle! I read quite a few “about.com’s” — I love Kyle’s one about Italian Food ( he’s a expat living near Florence –he need more southern Italian recipes however!)

As I told my children –education is a gift you give yourself and no one can ever take it away from you. It’s great you have that profession. I’m sure your Nona was very proud of you!

Hugs, Pat in NY

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Thanks so much Pat