Lydie Ouellet Dickinson's (lydieo) Blog

Once again the Bellingham Lions will escort Santa on his annual sleigh ride through the town's streets. It will all start on Friday the 25th. Yes, the day after Thanksgiving! Of course, weather can be a a slight problems for the jolly man as he has to think ahead and not catch a cold before the b...

Paul J. Meyer the businessman and philanthropist once said: "Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort."   Since we have started the "talk" on planning this week right here in the Rain, I decided to research ...

For my pix of the week, I was thinking of this interesting blog Mike Cooper, Real Estate Agent-Broker, of Winchester,VA wrote over the week-end. Check it out! It is titled: "Where will you be one year from now?". I do have to start my annual journey of self-search. Look back on the successful an...

  I little update on our soldier Joe Deslauriers Jr.   During Friday night's football game, ppeople were dropping off "baby gifts" for his wife who is expecting this coming December their first born. Several fundraisers were held yesterday throughout the town. But, you can still get your bracelet...

The Holidays are fast approching and so many people are in need. In Bellingham, the food Pantry is running is annual Holidays Food Drive for Thanksgiving. But remember, it doesn't have to be only for Thanksgiving... all month of December and all year round, the Loaves and Fish Food Pantry is open...

This will be short and sweet... and simple too but what a revelation! This week, I started a new exercise program which you may have heard of: "CrossFit". I was afraid I was too old for this kind of workout. When I wake up in the morning my knees are sore until I hit the gym later that day. I don...

"Happy Birthday to all my fellow Marines, past present, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice, you are not forgotten and missed. As I lay down to go to sleep I am thankful for the 17 amazing years I have spent defending our country, making great friends and enjoying one of the greatest tradit...

I AM Active Rain! And I have so many ideas... If the weather is on my side, tomorrow I will show you another side of my Active Rain. This could easily become addictive. How creative will you be? I have found so many friends, connections, advices, ideas, places to go visit and see. Thank you AR. ...

"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, other make it happen." ~ Michael Jordan My husband was on a roll this AM. He sent me this quote. You see, we had a big conversation yesterday; while sitting on the beach, about working-out, work, being happy and being "broke"...lol. He is...

Well, maybe it has been a tough year. So no time like the present! Let's all start planning for 2012... it is right around the corner. Check out Tom's plan. Sounds great to me!Happy Monday! In this short coaching session, I'd like to take you through the first steps of creating your 2012 business...