The VH-1Divas Concert airs tonight (Monday, Dec. 19th) and will include a special tribute to Amy Winehouse.

This sounds like an interesting book: “How to Deal with Divas in the Office”.

Since this is almost an election year in the USA, I guess I need to clarify that this is NOT a book about the political arena. LOL

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Dear Miss Know It All,

I have been asked by my employer if I would be interested in traveling with her and her family for Christmas to Aspen. My initial reaction was: no way! I am certain she wants me to babysit her adorable twins (age 2) while there,  but I know they also asked me because I do not have family close by.
Here is my dilemma. On the one hand it would be cool to be in Aspen for two weeks living in style; but on the other hand I do have close friends that I usually spend the holidays with unless I am able to afford to fly home (Mid-West). What would MKIA do (WWMKIAD)?

Not home for the Holidays
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Hi y’all.

I’m taking a working vacation so won’t be posting anything until around Dec. 14th. (BTW I wish it was Hawaii or some sunny location; however, will be on East Coast)

Just wanted to give you a heads up. PLEASE CHECK BACK!!

I give examples in my book of how to change your thinking. Here’s one:

Old Thought: The celebrity is always right.

If your boss has ten lousy qualities (in your humble opinion) and one wonderful quality, choose that one that is fantastic to focus upon. If they have ten great traits, and one that drives you crazy, don’t focus on the one that drives you crazy. I know this is easier said than done. Of course, if this behavior trait appears to involve something such as illegal drug use, I assume you’ll get help handling that. Be smart! No job is worth being arrested for abetting someone. Although I know we walk a fine line, celebrity personal assistants work in a unique environment where money and temptations run high. If you are not in a situation where your life or the lives of people you work with are in danger, or illegal activities are taking place, my guess is that your day-to-day routine with your employer is not super-dramatic. However, I can guarantee that she has personality traits that can drive you up a wall. I knew a celebrity who had a bird that flew around the house and home office unattended to. The bird was trained to leave a prize in the office wastebasket on a regular basis. All this was so the employer could use the bird’s shit for his organic garden. What a lovely office environment that must’ve been!

New Thought: I won’t rehash the past, or place blame, resentment, anger, or guilt on my employer for past abuses. Instead, today I focus on the one aspect of this person’s personality that I like and think of that when I’m working for them.

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Happy Thanksgiving.

I am so grateful for all of you and your ongoing support.

Have a blessed day.

Today I found a number of interesting Diva websites new to me. Have fun checking these out!

Rock N Road Divas – promotes cycling for all ages

Divas And Babes – Clothes for mom AND baby in one place

Wedding Paper Divas - beautiful invitations for that special day