What do I want to tell you? I guess the same thing I say to everyone – the karma truck rolls up everyone’s driveway. Believe me. You may not be there to see it, you may never know it arrived definitively – but it’s on the road and it has the correct address. At the risk of sounding terribly hokey, you have to trust in the universe, God, Lou – whoever. That truck is on a mission and it hasn’t missed a delivery yet.
With 30 years of HR experience, I recently retired as a CHRO in a professional services firm. I’m now a consultant and speaker providing resources and support in areas ranging from training and development, diversity, strategic management and out-of-the-box organizational problem solving. I’m also writing a bit on these topics and a few others that tangentially apply.
Three fantastic sons, one adored husband. Great gifts, yes? I’ve had some shitty karmic deliveries too – we’ll get to those. Lessons from life, work, relationships and examining the values that one should never compromise. I’m hangin’ out on the porch waiting for the karma truck and thought you might want to have a cup of coffee with me.
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I’m hopping right on…as where you go, I go…can’t wait to soak up all of your words of wisdom, thoughts and meanderings!
My friend I would have a cup of coffee with you any day! I’m so pleased, and so proud, that you’ve started this creative journey. I’ve waited alone many times to see what the karma truck was going to deliver. I’m so happy for your company while I wait…
Suz
I’m hooked, I can’t wait to read more……….I like your shortness, it makes so, hmmm, what’s that word? oh, yeah, PERKY!……..D
Think I might be loving this. Can’t wait to keep reading….Blanche
If you keep your hands behind your back, it will throw your balance off…….yet another one of the changes I’ve noticed now that I’m closer to 60 than to 50?……..D
I was sent her by Jo Shomberg, she said we have a lot in common! I just had a children’s series published that is aimed to teach children exactly what you’re talking about. How I wish I would have known about karma and the way universal laws work when I was a kid. Anyway, I’ll follow your blog and please feel free to check out mine: http://www.gmlmseries.wordpress.com
I love the way you connect; makes me want to come back
If I were close enough, I’d have that cup of coffee with you…..
I would LOVE that!
Wow. Thanks for all the likes! I just discovered your blog this morning…
You’re very welcome – I really liked them a lot!
Feel free to reblog anything you like. I’ll be doing the same for you from now on…
will do – thanks!
CONGRATULATIONS, MIMI!!! You were just nominated as a Health Demystified MVP, and recently inducted into the ultra-exclusive, hard-to-get-into, super-cool Health Demystified MVP Club.
This award is bestowed upon only the most ardent supporters and leaders of the Health Demystified community, and it signifies that you are a significant contributor to the healing of humanity, and that you are an inspiring and radiant person that will leave a major mark on the human race forever.
Thank you and congratulations,
Eric
I am flattered and honored – such high praise from one with such a noble objective as you!!!
Since we share the MVP title from Eric, I was able to find out about your blog!! Where have I’ve been hiding in blog world?! I can’t wait to check out more and of course…feel free to peek at mine!
Wasn’t that great of Eric! I will definitely check out your blog – can’t wait! Well, coffee first…:-)
That really was awesome!! And yes….the coffee is a must! Too bad it makes me sleepy….go figure! :-/
I’m not sure it keeps me awake – but I love the smell and the warmth in the morning…
Mimijk, thanks for taking time out to visit my blog and the like on aging gracefully. Anything to help us laugh at ourselves as we all go through the process. I am sitting here with my own cuppa, enjoying your point of view. Love Thursday’s Promise..what a great way to start the day. Thanks
I’m with you Rhonda – I love your blog and look forward to following you! I’m glad you’re enjoying what I’ve written and love the idea of you sitting with a cuppa and taking in the day..Thank you!
Welcome and I’m glad you chosen to come along for the ride. I’m still a blogging infant, well perhaps a toddler taking first steps. So far, am loving the journey, more so with each new friend. Thanks
Rhonda
I’m relatively new to this too – I started in mid-January…I am so awed by the talent that is out there. It delights me and sometimes makes me feel insecure about posting. But I hope to keep at it, and more importantly I’m glad to have found a new friend…
I felt the same, intimidated, but what changed that was just how supportive this community is. It’s inspiring really. So, just go for it, and wait for the friends to stop by for coffee, new ones everyday.
Thank you Rhonda – I needed that encouragement today. I appreciate having ‘met’ you today – you are an unexpected gift..:-)
Thanks for sharing that smile of yours with me also! I’m always here, ready to share mine…so pop in any time and we’ll have a cuppa together.
R
I look forward to that – and please know that the invite goes both ways…anytime!
noted…and thanks.
Glad you stopped by today Mimi…and glad you liked the shower head! Hope your day has been a good one so far. Welcoming Fridays yes?
Rhonda
I have to tell you I was sitting at the hairdresser when I read your post, and was laughing so loud I had to read it to her. I too have brilliant thoughts in the shower – and forget them before I even get moisturizer on!! Brilliant!
so you agree? we HAVE to have a shower secretary yes? fingers crossed that one of the brilliant minds that spread their wares all over wordpress can come up with SOMETHING!!! it’s killing me! Funny about sharing w/your hairdresser. LOL
Totally agree!!! Although it better be a techno-secretary, because if anyone suggests that I just invite someone into the bathroom to take dictation while I shower, I don’t think I could do it – and I’d scare the hell out of the poor soul.
Can’t argue with that one. I won’t even lest Husband open the DOOR and we’ve been married 30 years! Maybe something robotic is just the ticket.
Our own R2 D2 only we’ll call him R U JOKG?
I LOVE IT!! or perhaps we should call him “Private Eyes”? The possibilities are endless…
Ooooh, I like it. A whole ‘nother meaning to being a private d#ck! Awesome
Precisely! At least until my husband offers his opinion about the propriety of it all…after he laughs that is…
Hey mimijk,
Thanks for stopping by and sharing Mother’s Day with me. Glad you liked Cleo and Julius. I’m thrilled knowing I’ll have another to follow. Hope you are having a GREAT Mom’s Day.
R
Just had a wonderful dinner with my brood – it doesn’t get better in my book!
Simple pleasures. The best!
I just nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award. The rules can be found in my blog for today at http://geniespeaks.wordpress.com/2012/05/19/the-beautiful-blogger-award/
Thanks for checking out my posts! You got a great blog yourself. Keep up the good work!
I really enjoy your writing! Thank you for stopping by!
Thank you as well!
I nominated you for a Versatile blogger award! Congratulations and keep up the great work! http://newsofthetimes.org/2012/05/30/two-more-awards-such-a-bounty-of-appreciation/
Thank you so much!! I just received this…
You caught before I could get here and tell you exactly what I mean! Newest maybe…long lasting? absolutely. I treasure your comments, but knowing you are now part of my life has been worth the 50 year wait. Thank you Mim…so much
The thanks are mutual…I send you many hugs along with that gratitude my friend..
Is there somewhere we can have a private word? FB or email perhaps…I have something I need to discuss with you briefly
Of course! On facebook I’m Mimi Jerome Krumholz…is there some way we can exchange email info?
sure…mine is on my fb info page…i’ll friend you
You my dear are an excellent writer, I would love it if you would consider reading my upcoming book before it is published and giving me your honest critique. If you are interested it is about marriage and relationships, drop me a note at marriagecoach1@yahoo.com
Will do so tomorrow at some point. But yes, I’d be happy to read your book and promise you my honest critique. Thank you for thinking of me.
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Congratulations. I have awarded you the One Lovely Blog Award. You have a wonderful blog. You can read more about and find the award on my page here: http://workthedream.wordpress.com/2012/06/08/the-illuminating-blogger-award-and-the-one-lovely-blog-award/
Thank you so much!! I was away and will respond today!! I am really so touched that you like it!
I have awarded you the Illuminating Blogger Award. Congratulations. You have a great blog. You can get the award and find out about it at my page here: http://drses.wordpress.com/2012/06/09/illuminating-blogger-award/
Blessings to you Dr. Sherry
Thank you for liking my post. I love your attitude. Yes , I believe in God. I believe in Karma!! I need to follow your blog…have a super day.
Renee
Thank you!
YOU are most welcome.. Renee
though I’ve had quite a bit of experience, it is always very special to meet someone new… and all the more so, when you discover that he or she likes some of the same things, that you do too. I’ve just met you now, and am looking at some of your past posts… and seeing things… and just wanted to say, it’s such a pleasure meeting you… may we always be close to perfect… an inspiration to one another… and charmed by what we have received.
Hello my new friend! I felt similarly when I read your posts… A kindred spirit in the ether of the cyber world. Please forgive my brevity, I am typing on my phone without the benefit of my glasses, but I wanted to respond to your kindness immediately. I look forward to more such conversations…
Yay coffee!! I couldn’t love your blog more. So, I nominated you for 4 awards!! newsofthetimes.org/2012/06/15/thank-yous-and-appreciation-an-embarassment-of-riches/ Do with these whatever feels right. Thanks for a fantastic blog!!
Are you kidding?! I’m so happy you like the blog, and truly appreciative of your awards. I will honor them and you when we get back into town on Monday..thank you so much!
Of course!! I really look forward to reading your blog. Even if I don’t get to comment every day, I promise. I’m reading!
Found my way to your blog through Newsofthetimes’ recommendation. Very glad I did. Am also a mother of sons having done several tours of duty in law firms and recently decided to redress some imbalances. Very much looking forward to reading more.
Hi and thank you! Can’t wait to look for your blog when I get back home (we’re out of town for the weekend)!! I’m so glad you like the blog so far!
I have nominated you for the Commenter Award because you are one of my top 6 commenters. If you choose to accept the rules are on my post: http://geniespeaks.wordpress.com/2012/06/17/the-commenter-award/. If you do not choose to accept, that’s okay. Just know I enjoy your comments.
Thank you and I will accept when I am back home tomorrow (we’re away for the weekend)!
Wonderful! I hope you are having a wonderful time.
Hello. I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award. If you will accept please visit me at http://www.positiveboomer.wordpress.com for more information.
Renee
Hi
. I just found your blog via “A grateful man” blog. I look forward to reading more. Much metta to you ♥
Have very lightly perused your blog and like it already for two reasons: I hate the telephone two and my name is Lou (LouAnn–but a lot of people call me Lou). I am now a “follower” and will be back for many a visit. Found you through a post from–can’t remember–will look it up and be back.
Hi Lou – what a great name!!! And I’m so glad you’ve come to visit. Thank you for commenting and enjoying the blog – I hope not to disappoint!!
I’m back – the post was from help me rhonda
There is no one better than Rhonda – she has a fabulous blog!!
sorry – I am back again – not two- too – although now there are two of us that hate the phone
I understood!!
see, I knew I liked you
great minds…:-)
love the pic of the little girl swinging
Thank you!
Mimi, I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award at http://drbillwooten.com/2012/08/04/many-thanks/
Hi Mimi, many thanks for following my blog. I look forward to reading your work, interesting on all fronts.
The appreciation is mine Bill – I so enjoyed the posts I read and look forward to returning to read some more!
Dear mimijk,
the title of your blog already contains so much truth that it is a joy to continue reading about your view of the world. Thank you for being out there, somewhere in the world, being a real person who shares their thoughts and inspires me to move further in my own direction…
I just read a few of your posts and they’re terrific!! Keep going…I’m only into this six months, but it has enriched and enhanced my life tremendously. I know you will find it equally rewarding. Thank you so much for stopping by – and enjoying what you’ve read!
Thank you so much for your feedback, yes, I will continue and I doo agree, the blogging is extremely rewarding, especially to meet so many like minded people – all the best.
Mimi, you inspire me. I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blog Award. See the nomination at http://wp.me/p1TJPv-2m0. Congratulations. Dave
Thank you my friend – though I hesitate to believe that I inspire – tease you? yes…:-) I am really touched that you would nominate me – and that I mean very seriously..
Yes, Inspire. As a new found blogger from near DC would say to me: “Mimi, just say thank you and believe it.” Full stop.
I need to talk to whoever this blogger is who gave you that advice…
Oh, I think you talk to her all the time.
Upon further reflection, if the unspoken addendum to this is ‘so as I say not as I do’, then I think she must be a genius.
Exactly!
There’s nothing like laughing while drinking coffee in the morning..
And getting it up your nose. It’s all a humbling experience. Been there, done that (so many times).
Well thank you for that visual!
I was balancing these two somewhat conflicting pleasures with grace until you went ahead and wrote this…
Laughing. That’s it. That’s the word that defines us. CONFLICTED.
It’s SO true…ah..we could call ourselves The Human Paradoxes – good name for a band.
OK. You nailed the title for next post. Thanks for the inspiration (again). Have a good day Mimi.
Tag, you’re IT! To claim your prize and join in the fun come on over here ——-> http://kipsthoughts.wordpress.com/2012/08/13/tag-youre-it/
I ready your guest post on Lead.Learn.Live and immediately fell in love with your writing. I look forward to reading all your posts.
Wow – thank you SO much!! And now I too have a new blog to visit!
Thank you for making my day!
Hi Mimi, a triple treat of blog awards awaits you: http://raisingthecurtain.net/2012/08/21/paying-the-blog-love-faward/. Do with them what you will.
I know you already know this, but I nominated you for the Booker Award! Hope you will play along! http://newsofthetimes.org/2012/08/23/travel-photo-of-the-year-contest-and-the-booker-award/
Thank you again Jenni!! This is a really cool award (and it has questions I like!!!) xox
hello
David in Maine USA
Hi!
Hi Mimi!! I love your blog and have nominated you for several awards! Please don’t feel obligated to participate – just know that you are appreciated. Here’s the post: http://newsofthetimes.org/2012/08/28/tuesday-tunes-ramble-on-and-awards-galore/ Keep up the great work! And thank you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award!
Wow Jenni – thank you so, so much!! I am playing Nurse Nancy for my husband today, but I will respond as soon as I can!!! And you ARE inspiring – that award was made for you!
Oh no!!! I hope it is nothing serious. I hate it when life gets in the way of blogging!
I know you know how much I appreciate your work – it feeds my soul and I miss it if I miss a day! Thank you for that. I hope all is OK with your sweet hubby.
He’s fine – thanks – a scope of his knee and a repair of a ligament tear..He’s being feted with meals in bed, HBO is on the tv and he’s dozing without any real discomfort so I’d say all is well…:-)
Glad to hear it. Still doesn’t sound exactly fun, but enjoy some good HBO. Have you been watching the Newsroom? We are fully addicted.
It is awesome!! I think the critics gave Sorkin a bad rap on this one – I love it!
Hi ‘Twinkie’. Okay. I did get a video on my blog, tried a couple things and it didn’t work. I actually just ‘copy and paste’ the link when I went to You tube to find the song I wanted. I don’t know if that is the right way, it worked! Thanks. Have a super day. Renee
Good for you!! I’m going to visit your post now!!
HI. I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Please visit http://www.positiveboomer.net for the award. Thank-you.
Renee
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I am so touched..and flattered!! Thank you Renee!!
Hi, Mimi. I like thinking of the Creative Force in the Universe as Lou. Sometimes I call Her Madge. So lovely of you to visit my site and decide to follow along. I’m looking forward to catching your Karma bus and taking a tour.
I hope you enjoy the tour as much as I’m enjoying your site! Lou, Madge..I like it!!
I love the name of your blog… and though just about to explore it, something tells me it will be a great ride.
Hi and happy that you stopped by! I hope I don’t disappoint and that you enjoy the visit..m
HI Mimi . I have nominated you for “The Sisterhood of the World Blogger Award”. big hugs. Renee
Oh Twink!! I was going to write about the inspiring blogger award today! This is an embarrassment of riches..really – thank you so so much!! hugs and hugs, m
oh heck…lol. It’s late and I forgot….. http://www.positiveboomer.net
Mimi, I have nominated you for the Family of Bloggers Award in this post: http://davidkanigan.com/2012/10/06/1-year-and-counting/. You are under no obligation to accept. I just wanted to thank you for your followership and your friendship. Dave
I wrote you on your post Dave..thank you so much..I will of course accept because I am honored to be your friend, and am one of your greatest fans..but today is about celebrating you, ok?
Thanks Mimi. Today was yesterday. Now over. We’re back to you pal. Happy Sunday…
Well if one looked at the time stamp, I think I have a few more hours to complete the twenty four required to comprise a day in the truest sense.
But I hear you David..I hear you..;-)
Hey, Mimi–I never do these tagging things, but this one is cool: http://susandanielseden.wordpress.com/2012/10/06/i-am-actually-taking-a-tag-because-this-one-is-cool/
Mimi, I nominated you for the Family of Bloggers Award in this post: http://passionate-performance.com/2012/10/08/giving-thanks/. Your blog is an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your heart and thank you for your support. Laurie
Thank you so much Laurie!! I am touched and flattered and honored to be part of such an illustrious group!!
Thank you for finding things that we poets at ourpoetrycorner.wordpress.com, and my new work at bythemightymumford.wordpress.com, to Like! Ron and I both appreciate your professional and blogging opinion! Happy Black Friday (with a poem posted to go along with it, at either of the above blogs)! Spend enough to be happy. Best regards—-Jonathan Caswell, “humble” poet.
Mimi, I’ve nominated you for the 2012 Blog of the Year Award @ http://davidkanigan.com/2012/12/08/blog-of-the-year/#more-13084. You are under no obligation to accept. I just wanted to thank you for your inspirational posts and your friendship in 2012.
HI Twinky, I have nominated you for the Blog of the Year 2012 Award. Please check out my post for more information.
Renee http://www.positiveboomer.net
THANK YOU again for visiting me at BY THE MIGHTY MUMFORD! You are one of my more faithful readers. Glad you find things to like, Mimi!
I’m sure you’ve been nominated for this award a variety of times, but I wanted to nominate you for the “One Lovely Blog” award too! http://danaphotomemoir.wordpress.com/2012/12/31/one-last-post-for-the-new-year-one-lovely-blog-award/ happy new year~
Thank you so much Dana – what a wonderful way to close out 2012!!!
I’ve got my coffee! Thanks to David Kanigan for helping me find you! I look forward to watching for the Karma Truck with you.
Hi Vicky! I’m so happy you’ve got your coffee..Please bear with me while I figure out how to do some maintenance on the truck! So glad you’re here!
Hey, how are you? Just stopping by! I wish the best of luck in all your endeavors of 2013! Take care.
Thank you so much!
hopping over from Ivon Prefontaine’s place. I believe in your message whole-heartedly!
Thank you and welcome!! I’m so glad you’re here..;-)
Your website URL cracks me up!!
How come? Though I’m happy if it makes you happy!
Yep makes you happy when you see it, just a good vibe like following the ice cream truck, which makes everyone happy…in this case it’s karma! Original URL which you don’t see much anymore because it is so tough to find an original and cool URL. Well done!
That makes me very happy!! Thanks Scott!
hey hey–I like
Stopping by to thank you for ambling over to Blog o’Funny Names for foodforfun’s Gesine B-P post. Finding an awesome blog here. Love your take on life. Karma truck, indeed. Nice to meet ya’.
Hi – nice to meet you too!! I really enjoy the Blog Of Funny Names..
Hi there,
I wanted to drop by and thank you for following me on http://www.postsofhypnoticsuggestion.wordpress.com, it’s much appreciated. I really like what you’re doing here, so am now following you too.
Wishing you all the best
Tony
PS If you wanted to, you could also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/tbtalks. You’d be very welcome.
Hi Mimi, I would like to invite you to be a contributor to a book that a colleague and I are putting together on blessings. If you could send me your email I will give you the details. tinapmac@msn.com
Looking forward to hearing from you
Tina
Hi there – I’m really flattered and delighted to help if I can. My email address is en route to your email account.
Howdy, Thank you for visiting American Male hope you come back in visit soon!
I so believe in karma–it’s the real law, not the one man makes, but those are important too–and sometimes a little hokey!! Your blog is great, and you are such an intelligent, upbeat–but still real!–writer. I have added your lorry to my blog fleet!! (blogroll, hehe) I came by to wish you well this Mom’s Day, and know you are being feted & treated! Enjoy!
Thank you so much!! I too am now an avid follower of your blog, delighting in your words and thoughts and marveling at how you put it all together so beautifully (let’s not even talk about your technical expertise – just blows my barely functional mind)!! Thank you for the happy wishes – it was a lovely day…!
What a great title! And concept for a blog, life philosophy . . . Love your description of the karma truck.
Hi Jennifer – thank you so much for stopping by and commenting so generously about the blog. I’m glad you’re here!
Hi, I’m still cleaning up the remains of the Karma Truck delivery…in position to move on!! Looking forward to reading more. Namaste, mary
Thank you for stopping by! I’m so glad you’re here..