Kathy Tagudin

Yes You Can

Well, it’s that time again:  Time to choose who will represent us as the next president of the United States.  Now, if you know me, you know I believe in Barack Obama.  I believe in his message of hope and possibility, and mostly I believe him when he says, “I’m not asking you to believe in my ability to bring about change in Washington.  I am asking you to believe in yours.”

The Power of Music

Not many things can put me in a good mood...predictably. Chocolate, a hot bath, and my husband stand a good chance.  So does sweet tea, time with my dog, and some creative collaging.

Recently, however, when dealing with a client crisis and overall "funk,"  I was reminded of the power of music.

When We Were Great

When was the last time you were proud of our country?  I'm talking proud, really proud...of our leadership, our progress, our generosity, and our example for generations to come.  I asked myself that question recently and honestly was stumped for an answer.  I know this country was great once.  I know we have done a lot of wonderful things for a lot of wonderful people.  Still, despite my 36-year-old memory, I was at a loss for examples--that was until I met Barack Obama.

We Need to Wake Up

If you’ve seen the movie “Inconvenient Truth,” you understand the devastating effect Global Warming is having on our environment.  Across the world, polar ice caps are melting, animals are dying, and people are being forced to move out of their homes and relocate to higher ground. 

Do You Need A New Game?

Feeling bored?  Annoyed?  Uninspired?  Maybe it's not your life that's bothering you.  Rather it could be the size of your game.

Remembering Sandy

Following is the eulogy I delivered for my friend, Sandy, who died of breast cancer on July 16, 2006.  There are no words to describe the grief I am feeling right now. I will miss her dearly.

Seven Simple Words

"Thanks for not giving up on me." 

That was the message I received today via email.  As I read the words, my eyes filled with tears.  Although I didn't give up in this case, I couldn't help but think of all of the other people I had "written off" in my lifetime:

A New Holiday

I’ve never been one for fanfare.

Despite popular assumptions, I don’t enjoy parties, seldom celebrate holidays, and have even been known to blow off a birthday or two. So, when faced with thought of what to write for a New Year’s message—I was confronted.

Being Perfect

As I searched the internet for the "perfect" inspiration for an upcoming presentation I am working on, I came across this juicy nugget.  Please take these words to heart.  They were written for all of us.

ANNA QUINDLEN'S COMMENCEMENT SPEECH
MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE
MAY 23, 1999

I look at all of you today and I cannot help but see myself twenty-five years ago, at my own Barnard commencement. I sometimes seem, in my mind, to have as much in common with that girl as I do with any stranger I might pass in the doorway of a Starbucks or in the aisle of an airplane. I cannot remember what she wore or how she felt that day. But I can tell you this about her without question: she was perfect.

A Lesson On Living

Sandy and I shave our heads before all of her hair falls out.

It's hard to believe it's been two months since I heard the news.  My friend, Sandy, knew something was wrong with her health, but neither one of us were expecting the diagnosis of Metastatic Breast Cancer. 

Even today, it's hard to express all of the emotions I have.