http://www.cocomment.com/comments/annmichael Copyright 2007 coComment.com 2009-11-26T01:37:07.929+01:00 http://www.cocomment.com/images/logo4rss.gif http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=annmichael&conv=1001443&comment_id=18865026 ann michael 1) I have a steady stream of work and still get to walk 4 or 5 miles with my husband 5 days a week. 2) I just finished a major house project! I "de-emo'd" my daughter's room and repainted it for my sons - it's done - trim and all! 3) I have the best puppies in the whole world. 4) I have tons of friends and acquaintances that make me smile, make me think, and challenge me to do my best. 5) I'm with you on 5! Have a great weekend, Mary!!! Ann 2007-09-14T19:06:39.995+02:00 2007-09-14T19:06:39.995+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=annmichael&conv=850348&comment_id=16609714 (nobody) Valeria - I've heard that this summer is supposed to be the worst for airline travel. Before this experience I had another one two weeks ago - all flights were canceled out of Boston and I had to get a hotel that night. In 20 years of traveling that had never happened to me before. A survival guide is a great idea! Ann 2007-07-02T18:00:56.255+02:00 2007-07-02T18:00:56.255+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=annmichael&conv=850348&comment_id=16588914 (nobody) Thanks Chris. I find that lately I'm evolving into my own IT department. It's a scary thought! 2007-07-02T02:39:56.572+02:00 2007-07-02T02:39:56.572+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=annmichael&conv=850348&comment_id=16570469 (nobody) Hi Ellen! I was going to do a post about American Airlines customer service. Out of all of the gate crews for a total of 7 flights that we waited for (approx. 21 people in all), 3 of them were outstanding at customer service, about 9 or 10 were mediocre and the rest were pitiful (mean, abrupt, uncaring, etc.). They did NOTHING for us when we had to stay the night (we were able to get one cot - there were 3 of us) and we had stolen blankets off the last plane that was canceled (we had actually boarded that one before it got canceled). It was an adventure. We did meet some really nice passengers that were stuck too! Glad to hear your Ireland trip worked out (although bumpy). Ann 2007-07-01T18:19:26.617+02:00 2007-07-01T18:19:26.617+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=annmichael&conv=814074&comment_id=15857131 ann michael Chris - That link to engadget was amazing. I never read posts that long but that one was worth every minute - thanks! 2007-06-19T03:36:04.693+02:00 2007-06-19T03:36:04.693+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=annmichael&conv=794852&comment_id=15594244 (nobody) John Hogan!!! It's great to "see" you. Send me an email and let me know what you've been up to! a 2007-06-14T16:42:40.134+02:00 2007-06-14T16:42:40.134+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=annmichael&conv=794852&comment_id=15461894 (nobody) April - It's so true. It's all personal. That's what makes it so interesting (and rewarding). Liz - Leave it to you to come out with the perfect sound bite! "It's the waiting for the tangible that makes the pretangible suspect, not without value." I couldn't agree with you more. Of course we all need to eat. I'm in business and understand how to make money, but to expect something tangible out of every interaction whether now (or later) is sad - and shows no faith. This word came up in jest (as you know) to get one or two "naysayers" off my back - or at least to back them up a little so I could breathe! 2007-06-12T13:16:11.185+02:00 2007-06-12T13:16:11.185+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=annmichael&conv=776999&comment_id=15106261 ann michael Ok - so I'm 43 - but when I look at that logo I think of the Flintstones! London is one of my favorite cities too - we should meet up there sometime!!! 2007-06-06T02:48:58.717+02:00 2007-06-06T02:48:58.717+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=annmichael&conv=756034&comment_id=14912956 ann michael Boy - turn your back for three days (and 50 comments) and look what happens! You all should bottle this and sell it - it's great stuff! One thought that occurred to me somewhere around comment 71 was that somehow we have been convinced (or at least there has been an attempt to convince us) that deriving joy from an action somehow devalues that action perhaps by coloring our intent in doing it. It's a shame. We are all what we are - programmed with certain abilities and preferences. When we act in line with our nature it's only natural that it would contribute to our happiness. My favorite part of this thread so far was in comment 62 - Jessica quoted: “False humility, [in other words not owning the brilliance of who you are, or trying to downplay yourself so as to seem modest] is just as much NOT humility as arrogance.” God - I love that! 2007-06-02T19:18:12.973+02:00 2007-06-02T19:18:12.973+02:00 http://www.cocomment.com/sidebar?object=people&context=explore&mode=detail&id=annmichael&conv=41930&comment_id=66899 (nobody) I actually use Vonage too. I left Verizon a while ago. I'm still going to keep Vonage, but Skype is great because it will go with me where ever I (and my laptop) go and I can call my international friends for nothing. Thanks for stopping by - I loved your blog! 2006-05-13T23:46:15.576+02:00 2006-05-13T23:46:15.576+02:00