I'm not sure why the photos won't behave on the blog... but you get the the main idea. They are so well done... and I'm feeling very honored today to be one of the chosen few. Thank you again Rochester Women's Network for putting on such a wonderful event and recognizing the Up and Coming Business Women of Rochester.

In the first photo, to my left is my husband Tom, and my right is my father, Richard Spiehler...

The second photo is Lisa Riggi of LHR Administrative Services... Lisa is my administrative assistant... and the very best there is.

In the third photos with the 3 Ladies... In purple is Wendy Heppell of Simply Success Solutions... (Business Coach), In Pink is Leah Goldman, of Goldman Law Firm (Attorney). In blue, is Kelly Olczak of Edward Jones (financial advisor).

In the 4th photo I am with my "A" team.... Vin Valle and John Allen.

In the last photo, the man with the dark suit.... is Jerry Elman of Shoen Place Auto...

All of these people are my support system and where I go for advice and counsel. It was very special to me to have them at my table during a very special event that I will always remember. Thanks you everyone for being there.

Yesterday, November 8th, I was one of 10 women honored with the Rochester Women's Network, 2010 Up and Coming Businesswoman's award. I feel blessed to have been chosen and want to share some photos with you....

This photo was taken at the end of the luncheon, after we had all received the award. The event was held at the Rochester Plaza Hotel and Conference Center.

It is anything but common to see my name in print... unless of course I pay for an ad. However, lately, downsizing and helping people move, is getting a little attention... I've been blessed to share the printed page with other wonderful hard working companies that share a similar heart and purpose. Here are three articles for your reading pleasure, out within the last month:

http://roc55.com/issues/2010/10/should-you-downsize/

http://www.rbj.net/print_article.asp?aID=185227

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20101030/BUSINESS/10300302/Downsizing-homes-can-be-a-difficult-job

Sure, it's late August... you might be smelling the slight aroma of fall in the air... but if you are like me, I want to savor every second of summer. I'm not a real sun person (to fair)... I'm not even athletic, so spending lots of hours outside sweating isn't my idea of fun. But I just love not wearing heavy coats, and worrying about slippery roads. Now... I also have to admit... I like winter. I love big warm sweaters, and warm fireplaces. I know... I'm contradicting myself... It's not that I don't love each season, it's just that I want to hang on, just a little bit longer, to the warm days of summer. There are so many months of cool/cooler/cold /freezing weather.

With that... I want to mention the fall downsizing season. It's such a temptation to put off the de-cluttering until spring. Isn't it? If you are one of those people, please give me a minute to plant an idea: Be kind to yourself. Don't make it worse and keep adding to it. The downsizing project you want to do in the spring is big enough. Even if you grab one box, or one bag a week... and sort it watching the news, it will help you. Try to break your project up into small phases. Really, it helps. By the time spring comes around, you will be surprised and so pleased with yourself at how much you were able to get done.