Pamela Leavey

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A Busy Life

I lead a busy life. I enjoy staying busy. Work to me is fulfilling because I always feel as though in my work, from my business to my blogs I am making a difference in the world.  

In a couple of weeks, I’ll add a new aspect to my busy life — a job. I’ve been self-employed for 13 years. The recession has taken a toll on my business, so I felt it was time to make that leap back into the work force while the business rides out the recession. Thankfully the job hunt was painless. I found something quickly.

This Friday, I will be moving again  – back home to the Newburyport, MA area, where I grew up and lived for 33 years.

I love living in Maine. I love Eastport. However, job opportunities are sparse here. I didn’t think when I moved here that the recession would hit even harder than it had when I made the decision to move to Maine late last summer.

It’s all good. It’s my “Mid-life Crisis Adventure 2.0.”

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Retail Sales Fall in April… And I’m Moving Again

As a wholesale supplier of natural bath and body products to small retailers, I wasn’t at all surprised to read the news this morning that “Retail sales fell for a second straight month in April.”

The Commerce Department said Wednesday that retail sales fell 0.4 percent last month, much worse than the flat reading economists expected. The April weakness followed a 1.3 percent drop in March that was worse than first estimated.

Cottage industries like my own have taken a big hit in this recession. My clients are all lagging in sales, as am I. Which brings me to another piece of news… (more…)

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A Bird Can Fly

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“Even though a bird can fly, it must land on earth.” – The Dalai Lama

* Cross posted at the blog at AromatherapyGoddess.com. [Photo © Pamela Leavey 2009]

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Stormy Monday

Rain on the horizon…

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What a Life

What a life:

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I love birds. Their lives seem so carefree. Soaring on the breeze or just hanging out enjoying the scenery.

[Photo © Pamela Leavey 2009]

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When the Sun Goes Down

When the sun goes downIt takes my breath away

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