Phoenix Gets Snow!

Moving from the Northeast, the last thing we would have ever see is snow in the Valley of the Sun. Well, Sunday evening brought a snow shower to Northern Scottsdale, Glendale and the surrounding areas.

Yes, the desert had snow and YES, we also have different seasons.

On Feb. 21 will mark our one year anniversary of living in Arizona and WOW has the year flew by! We would have never experienced this type of life or enviornment. Hiking at Thunderbird Park and looking out to Phoenix on a clear, sunny day to see the entire valley with its enormous mountains. Breathing in the clean, crisp air (and as Ralph has said) feeling F****** AMAZING MAN!

SEDONA, the amazing natural Red Rock Canyon...

I still have to take my drive up to Vegas and plan to in the next few months and my drive down to Mexico to experience the "West" coast after many years of living on the East coast of the US.

We are still waiting for more visitors to come and know our sudden decision to move out West took some time to get use to.

Hope to see you in 2007!

PLEASE Stop Offering Me Your Services!!!

Today must have been the day for services ranging from CPA's, health insurances, work from home, etc. to call small businesses in Arizona and ANNOY them!

I usually don't let it bother me but I just got off the phone with the most conceded, disrespectful, CPA! The sales voice and pitch he thought was going strong and that ANNOYING chuckle which shows me he thinks he is funny, wasn't.

As I explained to him my situation and how I have used the same CPA for 6 years now in NJ, he proceeded to tell me "he" which my CPA is a woman, was not up to date on Arizona law and I am better going with a local CPA. This arrogant guy continued with, "If you have your friend, you know some college kid, doing your taxes, then you may find yourself in trouble come tax season."

Waiting for him to finally shut his mouth, I simply said, "No thank you," and thought the conversation would stop there. I WAS WRONG!

This guy continued and just LOVED hearing himself speak! I resorted to, "Well, I may not keep the business open." WHICH IS A TOTAL LIE! BUT it worked and got him off the damn phone!

Why do these people think they are so amazingly great! I can't understand them?
I am missing the NY / NJ attitude and the "withitness" many of us have. For those who understand my point, THANK YOU!

If you have a service to offer, PLEASE don't call me, I'll call you...

David Caruso...CSI: Miami

I am an Opie and Anthony fan. For those who don't know who O&A are, they are radio show hosts who have been teamed with Jim Norton for quite some time. I first heard them on WNEW in New York in the late 90's and instantly fell in love.

There sense of humor can be sick at times but they don't care and that is what I love about them. They let there fans be part of the show and when or if one is in need, they are always willing to help (minus a few of the things they may make them do) O&A always is there at the end for them.

So I was listening to their show on XM 202 yesterday and they spoke about David Caruso on CSI: Miami and how there is a compilation on You Tube. I had to check it out as I have been making fun of "Horatio's One Liners" for quite some years now.

It is hysterical if you have ever watched CSI: Miami.

Check it out, its really funny and gives you that completeness of corny one liners when you need to hear Horatio say, "Frank, they went Coo-coo (pause) for my Cocoa Puffs) ((music) Rrraaaahhhhhhh

EzineArticles.com Expert Author

WOW! I just received exciting news that my article, which is posted below on Prescription Drugs is being featured on EzineArticles.com!

I am not sure how many other writers get the same e-mail from the company, but I AM SO IMPRESSED that I did do a little dance and twirl.

Now I am an EzineArticles.com Expert Author! Woohooo!

http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Lisa_Weinberger

Check out my page :)

Prescription Drugs: Doctor says, “No,” Internet says, “Yes”

It’s after the holidays and you find you have packed on a few extra pounds and want them to melt away as quickly as possible. You call your doctor and discuss your weight concerns with them in hopes they will prescribe one of the many prescription diet pills. Unfortunately for you, the doctor has decided you can lose the weight on your own and says, “No.”

What is your next step in trying to get your diet pill prescription? Not many doctors agree with using diet pills and will not prescribe them.

It seems the only thing the US government is concerned about when it comes to drugs is arresting people for the use of illegal drugs like Marijuana. What about the prescription drugs that can be bought through the Internet by anyone? If you have never done a search to buy prescription drugs without a doctor’s prescription, then you are in for a shock!

For years, the elderly have been buying their prescription medication through Canada and Mexico and this is a well-known practice BUT these prescriptions are written by their REAL physician.

Are you aware that going to a Website like www.pillrush.com allows you to purchase prescription drugs without a prescription from your physician? How can they sell these chemicals you ask? Quite simply actually; when you go to place your order with the prescription drug of your choice, before you pay, they ask the buyer a series of questions related to their health. Through the buyer answering the detailed questions, the Pharmacist then determines if the prescription drug can be prescribed to the buyer or not.

How does prescription drug Websites get around the age of the buyer? Simply by stating a person over 21 must be home to receive the arrival of the package. Are they serious? Do the Websites think this is how they are protecting teenagers from purchasing prescription drugs? This statement reminds me of being 11 years old and wanting to get into a Rated-R movie and asking the first adult that walked by if they would buy the movie tickets for us and walk us in!

This was a scary discovery and can be approached in two ways. Either you can be against the fact that prescription drugs can now be more easily obtained or you just discovered a new way to purchase all the prescription medications you want. The catch: If you have insurance, plan to pay for these medications out of pocket.

Orientation and Professor Rating

I had my first orientation at Scottsdale Community College and what a wonderful school! The day was planned out so well and it allowed faculty and adjuncts to become familiar with one another, as well as get to know the campus better.

The head of hospitality made a very funny joke during one of the presentations about RateMyProfessor.com about getting a chili pepper and only a few of us understood. Of course I was one of the few hysterical laughing as I have received a few chili peppers in my past college teaching experiences.

So here are the links directly to my ratings for any of my future students who want to learn more about who I am and what other students have expressed about me as their college Professor and teacher.

Bergen Community College

William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ

Ramapo Ridge Middle School


This always helps in reminding me why I love to teach!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

With the new year came some questions into my mind concerning my career. This happens every few months so why not with the new year?

The reality is I love my business and I also love to teach. I was considering going back to teaching full time but after seeing how quickly my business has grown and how it continues to be strong, why would I give it up?

Sometimes we all need a wake up call and be proud of our accomplishments. Do I want to make more money? OF COURSE! Do I enjoy what I do for a living? DEF!

When it comes to enjoying your career and being your own boss, it is hard to dismiss this fact when going back to a full time job. Being a Woman Entrepreneur takes hard work and determination but the more I continue to push PearlyWrites forward, the more I see what an amazing experience this has become.

Wishing for more good experiences in 2007!