I recently rediscovered new joy and satisfaction in the power of creation. Lately I am finding myself driven to create. A conversation with my daughter sends my imagination on a wild ride or a new idea pops into my head and I obsess about it until I get it down on paper. It is a…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. It is a time to give support to those who have survived abuse and mourn the loss of those who did not. It is a time to recognize the individuals who offer hope and support and to become advocates ourselves. Sometimes help is the only option. Sometimes you…
My daughter came home the other day with a coloring book on nutrition from the county health department. Her first question was “why do they say I shouldn’t drink whole milk? I thought whole milk is good for you.” It really made me look at all the mixed messages she will be receiving concerning healthy…
Plastic surgery is pretty common today. There’s a good chance that you know someone who has had some body part “done”. A nip and tuck here, a lift and suck there. At one time only celebrities went under the knife. They took off on a little vacation, perhaps a nice little jaunt to a secluded…
It started out like a Monday. The phone rang too early and woke the baby. My cherished twenty minutes of peace and quiet I pray for every morning – vanished. The doorbell rang with some workmen needing me to move the car…..now….I’m still in my husband’s boxer shorts and an old ratty shirt. My hair…
Did you happen to see the article on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle about the first annual women Cougar Convention? And what’s up with Courtney Cox’s new TV show “Cougar Town”? I’ve been sitting here trying to figure out what bothers me about the “cougar” trend. When I was married I was…
The first day of Autumn is here. Where did the summer go? The weather is feels different, the days are getting shorter and my thoughts turn to the planning of our annual Pumpkin Party. Originally we started doing this event as a way to rejoice in the changing of the season (which in Northern California…
The fashion magazines have had their big, fat, juicy Fall issues out on the shelves recently previewing this season’s most highly desired clothing and accessories. I for one am loving the Grecian gowns by Bottega Veneta (I’ve always loved their shoes!) and have you seen the beautiful new Chanel ads? What about those super cool…
So, “Sophie” asked me this, “hey ginger. I am up for a promotion against two fairly connected guys. How do I stand out?” Before I answer this question, I would like to point out that I like men. A lot. I work extremely well with men- my two business partners are both men. I find…
So, you might have heard some rumblings this week, seen a few changes around this site. Yes, it is official. Ginger Knows just got a LOT sassier (and a lot more frequent!). I started Ginger Knows for fun, to share my life outside my work, and to give other people advice because I am never…