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Read a copy of my latest newsletter titled: "Why hide a good thing? And a reminder of what networking is" below

6/18/2025

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Why hide a good thing?

I swung by the Safeway in Yelm today after my pain management massage (had to use their restroom as the one at my massage place was in use for some time after my massage) and to pick up a Champagne cheddar cheese they only sell. I knew they most likely sold the Jackson's brand sweet potato chips I like (jalapeno flavor) since Albertsons sells it (and I even verified in the Safeway app). The guy that was stocking water and in the chip aisle wasn't helpful (he said "We don't have the same things as Walmart") [I never said "Walmart" and told him this, I said Albertsons]. I tried asking him where else they would sell chips because it was nowhere in their chip aisle (I thoroughly checked including both end caps of the chip aisle) and explained how Albertsons in Puyallup sells those specific chips near their front door. He suggested I check near the check-out area (nothing) nor their front door area. While I was near self-check-out, I asked the older woman worker there where else chips would be sold and explained my dilemma. She said to check the deli. I went to the deli and didn't see anything so I asked one of the young guy workers there and not only informed him of my dilemma, but how the people weren't too helpful here. Not sure if the motivated him, but he tried to help me (by at least looking at the photo of the chips I was looking for on my phone in the Safeway app even though he told me he works deli) and I explained how I know they sell it and how unlike Fred Meyer, it doesn't say in the app where it's located. His coworker pointed to some pretzels in bags in the deli (I looked at the small stand) and the chips weren't there. I pointed to another worker (guy) that walked by and asked if maybe he'd know. He said "maybe" when I asked this guy he said they were on the back wall in the produce section. I asked him if he could take me there since this was my first time shopping their store. He did. I can't believe they have a whole book case size full of just these chips (in different flavors) in the far end of the produce section RIGHT BEFORE the doors workers go into in the back. Why hide a good thing? You heard all the work I went through to hunt down those chips, imagine the average person! 😲


When I went to the self-check-out to ring up, the same cashier that pointed me into the produce section acted excited that I found the chips. (I was surprised, she cared?) I acted completely normal and nice with her and responded, "Yeah" and told her that they were on sale, too (which they were).
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In the same way these healthy AND delicious chips should NOT be hidden, don't hide the fact that you're voting for me DAILY for the 'Best in the Pacific NW' contest. Tell someone about voting for me, about me, and even have them vote for me, too! 😀😊🙂🙏 Heck, forward them my newsletter as I am also looking for franchise marketers (bottom section of this newsletter). This is what networking is all about. :)

Step-by-step instructions for voting for my business with my custom URL (website link):

1. Visit: https://votethepnw.com/WorkSolutions

2. You will then see my page, click on the 2 radio buttons (circles next to the words "Customer Service" and "Woman-owned business" [they are called "radio buttons if you're on a computer AND on a phone you'd be putting ☑️ (check marks) next to "Customer Service" and "Woman-owned business"]

3. Click the "Submit" button
NOTE: It'll take you to my business website where you'll click "Done" button and close out ("X" button in upper TOP right corner of the page).

​4. Send an email to [email protected] immediately after voting for me each day. WHY? It holds you accountable and lets me know I'm being voted for. 🙂

Of course, contact me ASAP, too if you have any questions/problems at the same email address above. Thank you! 🙏

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS ONCE PER DAY STARTING TODAY voting started (6/9/25) & goes thru 6/27/25 BEFORE 5 pm PST.
IMPORTANT - SOME TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS: If you accidentally for whatever reason end up making mistakes when voting for me (i.e. accidentally NOT clicking both radio buttons (or check marks when you're on a phone) next to BOTH my categories "customer service" and "woman-owned business" and already submitted the vote and it says you voted and need to wait until midnight to vote again: open another internet browser than the one you were just using to vote for me (for example, if you were using Chrome, use Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge [as some examples of internet browsers] to do the vote for the second category). If for whatever reason it still says you already voted OR you don't know how to/don't want to download OR open another internet browser on your device go on a completely different device to do it (i.e. another computer, phone, or tablet BEFORE MIDNIGHT on that day to get your vote in).


MORE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS: A lot of times hitting the "Refresh" button (also known as "F5" button on a computer keyboard) can solve lots of glitches (i.e. pages NOT loading fully or properly). Double-checking you're at the right website, ensuring internet is active (you have the service active on the device you're using) and it's presently working (NOT down). PLEASE do NOT let technical glitches and/or computers and/or other devices you may have that are under construction/don't have active services (i.e. internet) stop you from completing your DAILY vote. PLEASE procure another device at your home/where you're staying OR do it a place that you do have access to a device if where you're staying/living has no device(s)/internet. Thank you! 🙏🙂

​To visit my custom URL (website link) from my QR code by using your smart phone (it would take you to the same website as: https://votethepnw.com/WorkSolutions)

position your smart phone on the QR code image BELOW after selecting "Camera" option (like you're going to take a picture) and then click on the yellow background for the words that read "votethepnw.com" COUPLE IMPORTANT NOTES: 1) Follow the instructions for voting for me above in this same email as if you did without visiting this QR code after you successfully are on my voting page. 2) These instructions are from an iPhone so if it doesn't work with your smart phone, you'll have to refer to your user manual OR look up in Google how to access a QR code with your phone's device type (you know make & model). If you're still having problems and do NOT have access to someone who could show you how to do, visit your cell company's store closest to you as one of their workers can show you. (If your cell phone company's store isn't local to you/they don't have in-store options, visit any major cell phone company store closest to you as I'm sure one of their workers can show you). 🙂
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Of course, contact me ASAP, too if you have any questions/problems by emailing me to: [email protected]. Thank you! 🙏


THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS ONCE PER DAY STARTING TODAY voting started (6/9/25) & goes thru 6/27/25 BEFORE 5 pm PST.
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In case you're wondering what I get when I win at least one category for the 'Best in the Pacific NW' contest 🙂👇

Aside from the recognition, bragging rights, more credibility, another award for my business, all winners receive complimentary listings in the winners’ magazine (Gold winners get a photo and a write up to go along with their win). They also receive a full digital presence on the Best In the PNW results sites that stays up year over year to reflect their win in the contest.

My mom's partner asked if I won money. I must admit money would be nice. I suggested gold winners win $1,000 and regular winners receive $800. (I mean hey, it'd be nice to get back the money for the custom URL with a little extra). 🙂 I'd also liked a signed certificate that I could frame. (Remember the answer is always no unless you ask. Besides, it could be something they implement going forward if NOT now). When I informed my contact of my ideas, she said she would forward my suggestions.

​Does anyone know of a franchise marketer of a franchise business OR a franchise business owner who is also the franchise marketer (including yourself) that is in North America and would ❤️ to be interviewed for Active Campaign, a marketing platform with more than 200k users?

After finding the above request 👆 (the header of this section of my newsletter), our conversation will appear as a Q & A and will be posted on their website & distributed to more than 200k social media followers across all platforms as a part of a company-wide effort to serve the franchise space. As a part of that effort, we're creating videos & blog posts for (and by) franchise marketing experts-- that means you. 🙂

I am looking to interview North American based franchise marketers OR franchise business owners who are also franchise marketers of businesses that are 10s OR 100s of locations NOT 1000s for example, Cinnabon has 981 locations across the U.S.
Common franchise industries include: pet care, home services, fitness, and food services. After I complete the Q & A article of the franchise marketer, it will be distributed via a regular newsletter through Active Campaign, including its social media channels (29k Facebook followers, 20k Instagram followers, 13k Twitter/X followers, 18k YouTube subscribers, 142k LinkedIn followers, AND my business email newsletter, my Facebook pages & to the public on there, my LinkedIn groups & to the public on there, and my business website).

​Thank you 🙏 for forwarding to someone who'd fit this criteria. I can be contacted via email: [email protected]. Questions can also be directed to this email address. I will respond as soon as possible/I can, but please do NOT follow up until at least 3 full business days have passed since you sent the initial email to me NOT counting holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays. I normally put automatic out-of-office email responses when I'm truly out of the office, but do NOT put them on Saturdays, Sundays, or every single holiday. Thank you! 🙏🙂
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Thank you,



Carly Calabrese

Highly motivated entrepreneur that is open for freelance and remote only U.S. based writing/editing projects/positions for individuals, businesses, etc. (if you are an editor OR know of an editor that hires for this), please email me. Thank you! 🙏

Email me: [email protected]

Work Solutions (my business of 12 years that I founded)

Visit: worksolutionstoday.com (To specifically check out my latest news & updates such as a copy of my latest business newsletter [you know what you're presently reading 😊], visit: worksolutionstoday.com/blog)

Additionally, founder & manager of a Covid awareness & support blog visit: corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com

“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth
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i have my custom url (website link) AND QR code w/'Best in Pacific NW' contest, looking for franchise marketers OR franchise business owners (read deets below)

6/16/2025

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​Updated information with the 'Best in the Pacific NW' contest (as of Mon. 6/16/25 5 pm hour) updates below in this newsletter

Greetings Everyone! 🙂

I am SUPER excited to share my custom URL (website link) for you to vote for me daily. It' SO easy & quick there will be NO excuses for NOT voting for me daily thru Fri. 6/27/25 BEFORE 5 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST). 😀😊

Step-by-step instructions for voting for my business with my custom URL (website link):

  1. Visit: https://votethepnw.com/WorkSolutions
  2. You will then see my page, click on the 2 radio buttons (circles next to the words "Customer Service" and "Woman-owned business" [they are called "radio buttons if you're on a computer AND on a phone you'd be putting ☑️ (check marks) next to "Customer Service" and "Woman-owned business"]
  3. Click the "Submit" button
  4. NOTE: It'll take you to my business website where you'll click "Done" button and close out ("X" button in upper TOP right corner of the page).
  5. Send an email to [email protected] immediately after voting for me each day. WHY? It holds you accountable and lets me know I'm being voted for. 🙂

Of course, contact me ASAP, too if you have any questions/problems at the same email address above. Thank you! 🙏

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS ONCE PER DAY STARTING TODAY voting started (6/9/25) & goes thru 6/27/25 BEFORE 5 pm PST.

IMPORTANT - SOME TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS: If you accidentally for whatever reason end up making mistakes when voting for me (i.e. accidentally NOT clicking both radio buttons (or check marks when you're on a phone) next to BOTH my categories "customer service" and "woman-owned business" and already submitted the vote and it says you voted and need to wait until midnight to vote again: open another internet browser than the one you were just using to vote for me (for example, if you were using Chrome, use Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge [as some examples of internet browsers] to do the vote for the second category). If for whatever reason it still says you already voted OR you don't know how to/don't want to download OR open another internet browser on your device go on a completely different device to do it (i.e. another computer, phone, or tablet BEFORE MIDNIGHT on that day to get your vote in).

MORE TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS: A lot of times hitting the "Refresh" button (also known as "F5" button on a computer keyboard) can solve lots of glitches (i.e. pages NOT loading fully or properly). Double-checking you're at the right website, ensuring internet is active (you have the service active on the device you're using) and it's presently working (NOT down). PLEASE do NOT let technical glitches and/or computers and/or other devices you may have that are under construction/don't have active services (i.e. internet) stop you from completing your DAILY vote. PLEASE procure another device at your home/where you're staying OR do it a place that you do have access to a device if where you're staying/living has no device(s)/internet. Thank you! 🙏🙂



To visit the my custom URL (website link) from my QR code by using your smart phone (it would take you to the same website as: https://votethepnw.com/WorkSolutions) position your smart phone on the QR code image BELOW after selecting "Camera" option (like you're going to take a picture) and then click on the yellow background for the words that read "votethepnw.com" COUPLE IMPORTANT NOTES: 1) Follow the instructions for voting for me above in this same email as if you did without visiting this QR code after you successfully are on my voting page. 2) These instructions are from an iPhone so if it doesn't work with your smart phone, you'll have to refer to your user manual OR look up in Google how to access a QR code with your phone's device type (you know make & model). If you're still having problems and do NOT have access to someone who could show you how to do, visit your cell company's store closest to you as one of their workers can show you. (If your cell phone company's store isn't local to you/they don't have in-store options, visit any major cell phone company store closest to you as I'm sure one of their workers can show you). 🙂
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Of course, contact me ASAP, too if you have any questions/problems by emailing me to: [email protected]. Thank you! 🙏

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS ONCE PER DAY STARTING TODAY voting started (6/9/25) & goes thru 6/27/25 BEFORE 5 pm PST.
Picture

In case you're wondering what I get when I win at least one category for the 'Best in the Pacific NW' contest 🙂👇

Aside from the recognition, bragging rights, more credibility, another award for my business, all winners receive complimentary listings in the winners’ magazine (Gold winners get a photo and a write up to go along with their win). They also receive a full digital presence on the Best In the PNW results sites that stays up year over year to reflect their win in the contest.

My mom's partner asked if I won money. I must admit money would be nice. I should suggest gold winners win $1,000 and regular winners receive $800. (I mean hey, it'd be nice to get back the money for the custom URL with a little extra). 🙂 I'd also liked a signed certificate that I could frame. I seriously will propose this to my contact for this contest. (Remember the answer is always no unless you ask. Besides, it could be something they implement going forward if NOT now). My contact said she would forward my suggestions.

​Does anyone know of a franchise marketer of a franchise business OR a franchise business owner who is also the franchise marketer (including yourself) that is in North America and would ❤️ to be interviewed for Active Campaign, a marketing platform with more than 200k users?

After finding the above request 👆 (the header of this section of my newsletter), our conversation will appear as a Q & A and will be posted on their website & distributed to more than 200k social media followers across all platforms as a part of a company-wide effort to serve the franchise space. As a part of that effort, we're creating videos & blog posts for (and by) franchise marketing experts-- that means you. 🙂

I am looking to interview North American based franchise marketers OR franchise business owners who are also franchise marketers of businesses that are 10s OR 100s of locations NOT 1000s for example, Cinnabon has 981 locations across the U.S.

Common franchise industries include: pet care, home services, fitness, and food services. After I complete the Q & A article of the franchise marketer, it will be distributed via a regular newsletter through Active Campaign, including its social media channels (29k Facebook followers, 20k Instagram followers, 13k Twitter/X followers, 18k YouTube subscribers, 142k LinkedIn followers, AND my business email newsletter, my Facebook pages & to the public on there, my LinkedIn groups & to the public on there, and my business website).

​Thank you 🙏 for forwarding to someone who'd fit this criteria. I can be contacted via email: [email protected]. Questions can also be directed to this email address. I will respond as soon as possible/I can, but please do NOT follow up until at least 3 full business days have passed since you sent the initial email to me NOT counting holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays. I normally put automatic out-of-office email responses when I'm truly out of the office, but do NOT put them on Saturdays, Sundays, or every single holiday. Thank you! 🙏🙂
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Thank you,


Carly Calabrese

Highly motivated entrepreneur that is open for freelance and remote only U.S. based writing/editing projects/positions for individuals, businesses, etc. (if you are an editor OR know of an editor that hires for this), please email me. Thank you! 🙏

Email me: [email protected]

Work Solutions (my business of 12 years that I founded)

Visit: worksolutionstoday.com (To specifically check out my latest news & updates such as a copy of my latest business newsletter [you know what you're presently reading 😊], visit: worksolutionstoday.com/blog)

Additionally, founder & manager of a Covid awareness & support blog visit: corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com
​

“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth
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Updated information with the 'Best in the Pacific NW' contest (as of Fri. 6/13/25 11 pm hour) updates below in this email in purple and highlighted. (And then there's the bottom section which is completely new content). :)

6/14/2025

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Greetings Everyone! 🙂

I sent an email to my contact at the Seattle Times today after seeing no new emails from them and logging into their secure email system that they send for me to review proofs for my custom URL to see if maybe it was updated in there and it wasn't. My contact said she would have them reach out to me directly. There have been no emails or voicemails as of the time of me writing this email Friday night from them.

PLEASE do NOT let that stop you from voting for me. I've created finalized steps combined into ONE sequence for your ease to do ONCE per day (midnight is a new day for them) so that's how soon you could get your next day's vote in. 😊

BEFORE going through the steps below to vote for me or just going and doing on your own to vote for me PLEASE read these important tips - be sure to click the button that reads: "Vote in another services category" AFTER voting for me as "woman-owned business" because if you don't and hit the "Review and cast my ballot" button and then "Submit" button that will be your ONE vote for the day as the system will tell you that you have to wait until midnight to vote. If you accidentally for whatever reason do end up making this mistake, you can vote again for the other category you haven't for me yet (i.e. "customer service") on a different internet browser than what you were using on your device (for example, if you were using Chrome, use Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge (as some examples of internet browsers) to do the vote for the second category OR go on a completely different device to do it (i.e. another computer, phone, or tablet).

How to vote 2-in-1 meaning 2 categories in ONE vote

Step-by-step instructions for voting for my business (just keeping it simple) 😊


Step 1: Visit this link: votethepnw.com

Step 2: Click "Services" the 5th box down on the RIGHT side of the screen.

Step 3: Click "Woman-owned business" the 10th box on the TOP RIGHT corner of the page.

NOTE: THE KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS IN STEPS #4-6 ARE IF YOU'RE ON A COMPUTER NOT A PHONE. HOWEVER, IF YOU SEARCH FOR "WORK SOLUTIONS" IN THE LIST INSTEAD OF DOING STEPS #4-6 BELOW, IT'S #12 ON THE LIST SO WAY LESS SCROLLING.

Step 4: Press "Ctrl" key on your keyboard and "F" key on your keyboard simultaneously so that a search box appears on your screen.

Step 5: In the search box type in it "Work Solutions" (minus the quotation marks)

Step 6: Press the "Enter" key on your keyboard and it should find Work Solutions (my business name).

Step 7: Click on the radio button next to "Work Solutions" (minus the quotation marks) that should be listed on your screen.

Step 8: Press button for “Vote in another services category”
 
Step 9: Press “Customer Service” button as the next option

Step 10: Scroll and find “Work Solutions” in the list and select the radio button next to it

Step 11: Press the green button that reads: "Review & Cast my ballot"

Step 12: Click on the "Submit" button and you're done! 🙂
 
Step 13: Send an email to [email protected] immediately after voting for me each day. WHY? It holds you accountable and lets me know I'm being voted for. 🙂

Of course, contact me ASAP, too if you have any questions/problems. Thank you! 🙏

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS ONCE PER DAY STARTING TODAY voting started (6/9/25) & goes thru 6/27/25 BEFORE 5 pm PST. 
Picture

In case you're wondering what I get when I win at least one category for the 'Best in the Pacific NW' contest 🙂👇

Aside from the recognition, bragging rights, more credibility, another award for my business, all winners receive complimentary listings in the winners’ magazine (Gold winners get a photo and a write up to go along with their win). They also receive a full digital presence on the Best In the PNW results sites that stays up year over year to reflect their win in the contest.
​

My mom's partner asked if I won money. I must admit money would be nice. I should suggest gold winners win $1,000 and regular winners receive $800. (I mean hey, it'd be nice to get back the money for the custom URL with a little extra). 🙂 I'd also liked a signed certificate that I could frame. I seriously will propose this to my contact for this contest. (Remember the answer is always no unless you ask. Besides, it could be something they implement going forward if NOT now). My contact said she would forward my suggestions.

Celebrated our birthdays finally yesterday

Yesterday (Thurs. 6/12), mom and I finally celebrated our birthdays from March. I made stuffed crust sausage and mushroom pizza and mom made the salad and the Reeses' peanut butter lava cakes (it was a box mix that I got from Costco in December for $4.99 and makes 8 small lava cakes). We were pleased with the meal. I photographed a picture of the pizza (the first time I made it this year, but it's the same one I made yesterday, the only difference is I added basil [the seasoning] on it as it's perfect with it). 🙂
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We watched "Wicked Minds" an oldie but a goodie (it first aired in March 2003 when I was still a senior in high school). "They don't make them like they used to" (referring to older movies specifically this one) I had told my mom. I'm glad she REALLY liked the movie (this seriously is my favorite movie right now). I originally stumbled across it like April of this year on Amazon Prime and may have seen it LONG ago because I remembered a scene from the movie. It has one of my favorite actors Andrew Walker. There are no boring or slow parts in this movie. If you think you're good at predicting who the killer is in movies, you will have to let me know if you predicted it or not after you watch it (and your thoughts in general, just email me: [email protected]) 😊. I know I didn't know the first time I saw and my mom didn't know either. The almost 4 stars out of 5 that Amazon viewers rated it does NOT do it any justice when I've seen other movies that are rated better and aren't even as good. This movie's genre is a mix of a thriller (but NOT your Chucky type horror movies), romance, and a "who-dunnit" type (guessing the killer). Give it a chance, my mom did and she's a tough sell. And please if you do NOT think the movie deserves a thumbs down (you may have seen 👍 and 👎for after watching movies on Amazon and when you either select one of those the 👍 or 👎it helps Amazon recommend similar movies to your likings) then PLEASE rate it a 👍(I do every time I've watched it and I don't think it affects the score because I think they have it so that a person couldn't hypothetically keep rating a 👍each time they watch it). 😕 I linked the title of the movie above to the movie on Amazon for your convenience. 🙂
Have a good weekend and don't forget to keep voting for me daily (your double-category vote [meaning "customer service" AND "woman-owned"]) even through the weekend, holidays (Father's Day is Sunday) as I need those votes DAILY thru BEFORE 5 pm PST on 6/27. Every vote really does count. 🙏
Thank you,



Carly Calabrese

Highly motivated entrepreneur that is open for freelance and *remote only U.S. based* writing/editing projects/positions for individuals, businesses, etc. (if you are an editor OR  know of an editor that hires for this), please email me. Thank you! 🙏

Email me: [email protected]

Work Solutions (my business of 12 years that I founded)
 
Visit: worksolutionstoday.com  (To specifically check out my latest news & updates such as a copy of my latest business newsletter [you know what you're presently reading 😊], visit: worksolutionstoday.com/blog)

Additionally, founder & manager of a Covid awareness & support blog visit: corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com

“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth
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check out a copy of my newsletter  titled: "UPDATE w/'Best in Pacific NW' contest, there may be confusion for doing the ONE vote with 2 categories so clarified steps w/this, too, still good people in this world with no hidden agenda, & more"

6/12/2025

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Greetings Everyone! 🙂

I was hoping to have my custom URL (website link) in which you will be able to vote for me by clicking on 2 radio buttons after visiting my custom URL and then the "Submit" button but after waiting for ONE small edit, they did NOT send the edited proof for me to approve today. PLEASE do NOT let that stop you from voting for me. I've created finalized steps combined into ONE sequence for your ease to do ONCE per day (midnight is a new day for them) so that's how soon you could get your next day's vote in. 😊

​BEFORE going through the steps below to vote for me or just going and doing on your own to vote for PLEASE read these important tips -
be sure to click the button that reads: "Vote in another services category" AFTER voting for me as "woman-owned business" because if you don't and hit the "Review and cast my ballot" button and then "Submit" button that will be your ONE vote for the day as the system will tell you that you have to wait until midnight to vote. If you accidentally for whatever reason do end up making this mistake, you can vote again for the other category you haven't for me yet (i.e. "customer service") on a different internet browser than what you were using on your device (for example, if you were using Chrome, use Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge (as some examples of internet browsers) to do the vote for the second category OR go on a completely different device to do it (i.e. another computer, phone, or tablet).
How to vote 2-in-1 meaning 2 categories in ONE vote

Step-by-step instructions for voting for my business (just keeping it simple) 😊

Step 1: Visit this link: votethepnw.com

Step 2: Click "Services" the 5th box down on the RIGHT side of the screen.

​Step 3: Click "Woman-owned business" the 10th box on the TOP RIGHT corner of the page.

NOTE: THE KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS IN STEPS #4-6 ARE IF YOU'RE ON A COMPUTER NOT A PHONE. HOWEVER, IF YOU SEARCH FOR "WORK SOLUTIONS" IN THE LIST INSTEAD OF DOING STEPS #4-6 BELOW, IT'S #12 ON THE LIST SO WAY LESS SCROLLING.

Step 4: Press "Ctrl" key on your keyboard and "F" key on your keyboard simultaneously so that a search box appears on your screen.

Step 5: In the search box type in it "Work Solutions" (minus the quotation marks)

Step 6: Press the "Enter" key on your keyboard and it should find Work Solutions (my business name).

Step 7: Click on the radio button next to "Work Solutions" (minus the quotation marks) that should be listed on your screen.

Step 8: Press button for “Vote in another services category”

Step 9: Press “Customer Service” button as the next option

Step 10: Scroll and find “Work Solutions” in the list and select the radio button next to it

Step 11: Press the green button that reads: "Review & Cast my ballot"

Step 12: Click on the "Submit" button and you're done! 🙂

Step 13: Send an email to [email protected] immediately after voting for me each day. WHY? It holds you accountable and lets me know I'm being voted for. 🙂

Of course, contact me ASAP, too if you have any questions/problems. Thank you! 🙏
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS ONCE PER DAY STARTING TODAY voting started (6/9/25) & goes thru 6/27/25 BEFORE 5 pm PST.
Picture

In case you're wondering what I get when I win at least one category for the 'Best in the Pacific NW' contest 🙂👇

Aside from the recognition, bragging rights, more credibility, another award for my business, all winners receive complimentary listings in the winners’ magazine (Gold winners get a photo and a write up to go along with their win). They also receive a full digital presence on the Best In the PNW results sites that stays up year over year to reflect their win in the contest.

My mom's partner asked if I won money. I must admit money would be nice. I should suggest gold winners win $1,000 and regular winners receive $800. (I mean hey, it'd be nice to get back the money for the custom URL with a little extra). 🙂 I'd also liked a signed certificate that I could frame. I seriously will propose this to my contact for this contest. (Remember the answer is always no unless you ask. Besides, it could be something they implement going forward if NOT now).

Still nice people in this world with no hidden agendas

Tonight when I was going to be near Wal-mart, (I decided to swing by there for a quick trip since they have the cheapest hand wipes and I needed more Bubbl'r sparkling water in watermelon lime smash'r flavor) it's a recent healthy, natural caffeine drink I discovered when Amazon started having issues providing Emergen C energy plus blueberry acai flavor drink mixes which has natural green tea (noticed this issue within the last month) hey, I don't drink regular coffee! 😊 I was unloading my purchases into my car and an older White man approached me. For a brief second I thought he wanted my cart then he told me he could put it away for me since it's closer to him (he was parked next to the carts a couple feet away from where I was). I thanked him and he said "you're most welcome" and went in his vehicle afterward and left. I thought to myself, wow! there really are still nice people in this world with no hidden agendas and how this would make a great social media post, too. He wanted NOTHING from me - no money, not my cart, not my time, etc.
Thank you,



Carly Calabrese

Highly motivated entrepreneur that is open for freelance and remote only U.S. based writing/editing projects/positions for individuals, businesses, etc. (if you are an editor OR know of an editor that hires for this), please email me. Thank you! 🙏

Email me: [email protected]

Work Solutions (my business of 12 years that I founded)

Visit: worksolutionstoday.com (To specifically check out my latest news & updates such as a copy of my latest business newsletter [you know what you're presently reading 😊], visit: worksolutionstoday.com/blog)

Additionally, founder & manager of a Covid awareness & support blog visit: corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com

“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth
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I can be nominated in both categories "woman-owned business" AND "Customer service" for the 'best in the Pacific nw' contest

6/10/2025

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I can be voted by YOU ONCE per day in these 2 categories "woman-owned business" and "customer service" for Work Solutions

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Step-by-step instructions on voting for my business for "woman-owned business"

Step 1: Visit this link: votethepnw.com

Step 2: Click "Services" the 5th box down on the RIGHT side of the screen.

Step 3: Click "Woman-owned business" the 10th box on the TOP RIGHT corner of the page.

NOTE: THE KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS IN STEPS #4-6 ARE IF YOU'RE ON A COMPUTER NOT A PHONE. HOWEVER, IF YOU SEARCH FOR "WORK SOLUTIONS" IN THE LIST INSTEAD OF DOING STEPS #4-6 BELOW, IT'S #12 ON THE LIST SO WAY LESS SCROLLING.

​Step 4: Press "Ctrl" key on your keyboard and "F" key on your keyboard simultaneously so that a search box appears on your screen.

Step 5: In the search box type in it "Work Solutions" (minus the quotation marks)

Step 6: Press the "Enter" key on your keyboard and it should find Work Solutions (my business name).

Step 7: Click on the radio button next to "Work Solutions" (minus the quotation marks) that should be listed on your screen.

Step 8: You now have the option to EITHER: A) Vote in another services category, B) Vote in next subcategory, C) Vote in another main category, OR D) Press the green button that reads: "Review & Cast my ballot" and you're done! 🙂

Step 9: Send an email to [email protected] immediately after voting for me each day. WHY? It holds you accountable and lets me know I'm being voted for. 🙂

Of course, contact me ASAP, too if you have any questions/problems. Thank you! 🙏
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS ONCE PER DAY STARTING TODAY voting started yesterday (6/9/25) thru 6/27/25 BEFORE 5 pm PST.

Step-by-step instructions on voting for my business for "customer service"

Step 1: Visit this link: votethepnw.com

Step 2: Click "Services" the 5th box down on the RIGHT side of the screen.

Step 3: Click "Customer Service" the 1st box on the TOP RIGHT corner of the page.

NOTE: THE KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS IN STEPS #4-6 ARE IF YOU'RE ON A COMPUTER NOT A PHONE. HOWEVER, SEARCH FOR "WORK SOLUTIONS" IN THE LIST INSTEAD OF DOING STEPS #4-6 BELOW.

Step 4: Press "Ctrl" key on your keyboard and "F" key on your keyboard simultaneously so that a search box appears on your screen.

Step 5: In the search box type in it "Work Solutions" (minus the quotation marks)

Step 6: Press the "Enter" key on your keyboard and it should find Work Solutions (my business name).

Step 7: Click on the radio button next to "Work Solutions" (minus the quotation marks) that should be listed on your screen.

Step 8: You now have the option to EITHER: A) Vote in another services category, B) Vote in next subcategory, C) Vote in another main category, OR D) Press the green button that reads: "Review & Cast my ballot" and you're done! 🙂

Step 9: Send an email to [email protected] immediately after voting for me each day. WHY? It holds you accountable and lets me know I'm being voted for. 🙂

​Of course, contact me ASAP, too if you have any questions/problems. Thank you!
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS ONCE PER DAY STARTING TODAY voting started yesterday (6/9/25) thru 6/27/25 BEFORE 5 pm PST.
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Check out a copy of my latest email newsletter titled: "You can vote for me ONCE per DAY for the 'Best in the Pacific NW' contest starting TODAY thru 5 pm PST on 6/27/25, 3 latest Covid posts, & more"

6/10/2025

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In my last newsletter last month, the Seattle Times contacted me to participate in the 'Best in the Pacific Northwest' contest. Thank you to all of you (there were many) that nominated my business "Work Solutions" and my Covid-19 awareness and support blog. The next part of this contest involves voting which starts today (6/9/25) and goes until 5 pm PST on 6/27/25.
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A couple quick FYI's - 1) My contact at the Seattle Times is looking into why my Covid blog isn't listed in the educational services category of the form and left early today so I won't be able to provide steps for that at this time. 2) Soon, I will have a custom URL (website link) for you to easily and quickly vote for me daily and as soon as I have that I will provide that to you ASAP, so thank you in advance for your patience with doing it this way (which still is comparable to what you did when you nominated me).

I will provide you step-by-step instructions (literally quick 5-min. of your time) below on how to vote for me NOW and daily until I provide you with an updated website link (of course I'll be following up with you BEFORE I get that website link) to ensure you're getting in your daily vote for me. 🙂😊
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Step-by-step instructions on voting for me for my business

Step 1: Visit this link: votethepnw.com
Step 2: Click "Services" the 5th box down on the RIGHT side of the screen.
Step 3: Click "Customer Service" the 1st box on the TOP RIGHT corner of the page.
Step 4: Press "Ctrl" key on your keyboard and "F" key on your keyboard simultaneously so that a search box appears on your screen.
Step 5: In the search box type in it "Work Solutions" (minus the quotation marks)
Step 6: Press the "Enter" key on your keyboard and it should find Work Solutions (my business name).
Step 7: Click on the radio button next to "Work Solutions" (minus the quotation marks) that should be listed on your screen.
Step 8: You now have the option to EITHER: A) Vote in another services category, B) Vote in next subcategory, C) Vote in another main category, OR D) Press the green button that reads: "Review & Cast my ballot" and you're done! 🙂
Step 9: Send an email to [email protected] immediately after voting for me each day. WHY? It holds you accountable and lets me know I'm being voted for. 🙂
Of course, contact me ASAP, too if you have any questions/problems. Thank you! 🙏


THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS ONCE PER DAY STARTING TODAY (6/9/25).

I am open for freelance writing projects/positions

​I am open for freelance/independent contractor writing/editing projects/positions that are remote and U.S. based only that are for one-time, a specified time (such as a contract), or ongoing. If you are an editor of a publication/creative agency/marketing agency that hires for this type of thing/know of one, please email me at: [email protected] (I would even love to be added to a list if you aren't presently hiring). 🙂 Thank you! 🙏


Even if you aren't an editor/know of an editor that hires for this type of thing, I am still open for your remote and U.S. based only writing/editing projects. Remember I help individuals who are NOT just career seekers and business owners. My email to reach me: [email protected]. Thank you! 🙏

Latest 3 Covid posts on my Covid awareness & support blog

Below is just a screenshot (image) of another latest post so clicking on it will NOT take you there, instead you'd have to visit this direct link to it here: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2025/06/feb-2025-job-cuts-are-highest-since.html
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​Below is just a screenshot (image) of my latest post so clicking on it will NOT take you there, instead you'd have to visit this direct link to it here: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2025/06/another-tip-to-prevent-spread-of-germs.html
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Below is just a screenshot (image) of my latest post so clicking on it will NOT take you there, instead you'd have to visit this direct link to it here: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2025/06/further-support-of-what-i-implemented.html
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Don't forget to 👇🙂

Please follow me on my blog. Steps to do so are here:
1.   Sign into Blogger.com (it's free to create/have a blogger.com account).

2.   In the left menu, click Reading list.

3.   In the top right, click Manage reading list.

4.   Click Add.

5.   Type "corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com" to follow. Please note those are dashes in my blog's web address and NOT underscores.

6.   Click Next.

7.   Choose whether to follow publicly or anonymously.

8.   Click Follow.
I'd also love it if you would make productive & appropriate comments to my posts at this blog. To post comments, you would click the "Post a comment" button right below my post OR clicking in the "Enter a comment" box which is also at the bottom of my post. I've enabled it so that even those who don't have Google accounts can post comments. 🙂
When you are at my blog, you can share my posts (individually if you want to share a specific one) to someone else by clicking the sideways triangle with circles at the end in the upper-right hand corner of the post. I've provided a screenshot below with a red circle around the "Share" button that I'm referring to. Once you click on that button, it gives you options to get the link to my post, or share the post via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or email it directly to someone.
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Thank you in advance for supporting my blog and I in the ways that I listed (above). 🙂🙏

Thank you,


Carly Calabrese

Highly motivated entrepreneur that is open for freelance and remote only U.S. based writing/editing projects/positions for individuals, businesses, etc. (if you are an editor OR know of an editor that hires for this), please email me. Thank you! 🙏

Email me: [email protected]

Work Solutions (my business of 12 years that I founded)

Visit: worksolutionstoday.com (To specifically check out my latest news & updates such as a copy of my latest business newsletter [you know what you're presently reading 😊], visit: worksolutionstoday.com/blog)

Additionally, founder & manager of a Covid awareness & support blog visit: corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com

“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth
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check out a copy of my latest email newsletter titled: "How you can nominate my business AND my Covid blog for the 'Best in the Pacific NW' DUE this Fri., I'm open for freelance writing projects/positions, & 2 latest Covid posts"

5/20/2025

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The Seattle Times contacted me to participate in the 'Best in the Pacific Northwest' contest. I can be nominated in more than one category (such as my business AND my Covid-19 awareness & support blog). I am SUPER excited and am SO grateful for how much you support me. I won't be notified when you vote as they keep that private as well as your information to the public because the Seattle Times won't​ sell or distribute your personal information. You won't be added to any email lists either, there's an option to select to keep you off any list if you choose. I will provide you step-by-step instructions (literally quick 5-min. form for each so 10 min. of your time TOTAL) below on how to submit me for both (the deadline is THIS Fri. [5/23/25] and said no cut-off time so I ask if you can do BEFORE that date that would ensure your nomination gets in).
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Step by step instructions on submitting me for my Covid-19 awareness & support blog

​Step 1: Visit this link: https://www.shopbestinthepnw.com/?_hsmi=361120102&utm_source=hs_email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--M_SOXV3yrLOODDbIGgGQ5iEmEVeitby0dIGmp28-wyhLzrT_6_3bVGFHw4yrNQS4Wwp_lueZcsTqoLMABv9lRPReLCABzbYcgrUD9dB3hlM4Ztco&utm_content=361120102&utm_medium=email

Step 2: Click on the sky blue button on the Seattle image banner in the middle of the screen that reads: "Nominate Now"

Step 3: In the required field for "Business Name:" you would type everything (minus the quotation marks and underline under my blog website): "Carly Calabrese's Covid-19 awareness & support blog: corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com"

​Step 4: In the categories for nomination you'd click the "+" button for "Education"

Step 5: You'd click to put a check mark next to "Educational Services/Tutoring"

Step 6: You'd fill out your first and last name in the appropriate fields of the form.

Step 7: You'd fill out your email address in that section of the form.

Step 8: You'd input your zip code in the form.

Step 9: You'd select the appropriate check box "I am a fan" in that next required section of the form.

Step 10: For the last required section of the form, you'd select your choice with the appropriate check mark in that box (you'll know what I'm talking about once you read it). 🙂

Step 11: Send an email to [email protected] immediately after submitting your nomination informing me which categories (my business OR my blog) so I know you successfully nominated me. Of course, contact me ASAP, too if you have any questions/problems. Thank you! 🙏

Step by step instructions on submitting me for my business - please NOTE- my business name is as I stated it to fill out below "Work Solutions" and my business website: worksolutionstoday.com please do NOT confuse the 2 (meaning some people think my business name is "Work Solutions Today"). I want to make sure my nominations count. 🙂

Step 1: Visit this link: https://www.shopbestinthepnw.com/?_hsmi=361120102&utm_source=hs_email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--M_SOXV3yrLOODDbIGgGQ5iEmEVeitby0dIGmp28-wyhLzrT_6_3bVGFHw4yrNQS4Wwp_lueZcsTqoLMABv9lRPReLCABzbYcgrUD9dB3hlM4Ztco&utm_content=361120102&utm_medium=email

Step 2: Click on the sky blue button on the Seattle image banner in the middle of the screen that reads: "Nominate Now"

Step 3: In the required field for "Business Name:" you would type everything (minus the quotation marks): "Work Solutions"

Step 4: I ask you fill out this NON-required field (my business website) in that section of the form so they know which business I am so input: worksolutionstoday.com

Step 5: In the categories for nomination you'd click the "+" button for "Services"

Step 6: You'd click to put a check mark next to "Customer Service"

Step 7: You'd fill out your first and last name in the appropriate fields of the form.

Step 8: You'd fill out your email address in that section of the form.

Step 9: You'd input your zip code in that section of the form.

Step 10: You'd select the check mark next to the box that reads: "I am a fan"

​Step 11: For the last required section of the form, you'd select your choice with the appropriate check mark in that box (you'll know what I'm talking about once you read it). 🙂

Step 12: Send an email to [email protected] immediately after submitting your nomination informing me which categories (my business OR my blog) so I know you successfully nominated me. Of course, contact me ASAP, too if you have any questions/problems. Thank you! 🙏

I am open for freelance writing projects/positions

I am open for freelance/independent contractor writing/editing projects/positions that are remote and U.S. based only that are for one-time, a specified time (such as a contract), or ongoing. If you are an editor of a publication/creative agency/marketing agency that hires for this type of thing/know of one, please email me at: [email protected] (I would even love to be added to a list if you aren't presently hiring). 🙂 Thank you! 🙏

Even if you aren't an editor/know of an editor that hires for this type of thing, I am still open for your remote and U.S. based only writing/editing projects. Remember I help individuals who are NOT just career seekers and business owners. My email to reach me: [email protected]. Thank you! 🙏

Latest 2 Covid posts on my Covid awareness & support blog

Below is just a screenshot (image) of my latest post so clicking on it will NOT take you there, instead you'd have to visit this direct link to it here: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2025/05/3-other-ways-to-prevent-covid-spread.html
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Below is just a screenshot (image) of another latest post so clicking on it will NOT take you there, instead you'd have to visit this direct link to it here: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2025/05/what-i-read-about-at-bottom-of-this.html
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Don't forget to 👇🙂

Please follow me on my blog. Steps to do so are here:

 1.   Sign into Blogger.com (it's free to create/have a blogger.com account).

2.   In the left menu, click Reading list.

3.   In the top right, click Manage reading list.

4.   Click Add.

5.   Type "corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com" to follow. Please note those are dashes in my blog's web address and NOT underscores.

6.   Click Next.

7.   Choose whether to follow publicly or anonymously.

8.   Click Follow.
I'd also love it if you would make productive & appropriate comments to my posts at this blog. To post comments, you would click the "Post a comment" button right below my post OR clicking in the "Enter a comment" box which is also at the bottom of my post. I've enabled it so that even those who don't have Google accounts can post comments. 🙂
When you are at my blog, you can share my posts (individually if you want to share a specific one) to someone else by clicking the sideways triangle with circles at the end in the upper-right hand corner of the post. I've provided a screenshot below with a red circle around the "Share" button that I'm referring to. Once you click on that button, it gives you options to get the link to my post, or share the post via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or email it directly to someone.
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Thank you in advance for supporting my blog and I in the ways that I listed (above). 🙂🙏

Thank you,



Carly Calabrese

Highly motivated entrepreneur that is open for freelance and remote only U.S. based writing/editing projects/positions for individuals, businesses, etc. (if you are an editor OR know of an editor that hires for this), please email me. Thank you! 🙏

Email me: [email protected]

Work Solutions (my business of 12 years that I founded)

Additionally, founder & manager of a Covid awareness & support blog visit: corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com

“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth
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top 10 tragic love story movies you never would have thought of         by: Carly Calabrese

5/7/2025

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Top 10 tragic love story movies you never would have thought of

Looking for a romantic tearjerker that will hold your attention for an evening on the couch?  Here are 10 tragic love story movies that you wouldn’t think of that will make you cry from tales that are old to new. People of all generations can recognize some or discover new ones!  In each one of these stories, death is not the only tragedy! These are not your mainstream love stories such as: “The Notebook”, “Romeo and Juliet,” or “Titanic.” Out of these 10 films selected, seven are classified as dramas, two are biographies, and one is a thriller. The year of release for each movie ranges from as old as 1989, one in 1996, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2014, and three in 2015. Grab your boyfriend, husband, friend, or mom and watch each one of these movies if you haven’t seen them, or even if you have. They will surely be full of drama, love, interesting, informative, and tragedy!
1. The “Secret Life of Marilyn” Lifetime movie is a drama film/biography that initially released May 30, 2015 and shows the life story of actress and model Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn was an only child, coping with her estranged father, a mentally ill mother, and her boyfriends, as well as Marilyn being a high functioning mentally ill person herself. The “Secret Life of Marilyn” discusses her three failed marriages; her first husband who left her because of her mental illness, the second who physically abused her, and the third who loved her deeply but blamed her for the death of their baby. Marilyn had many high-profile affairs, one allegedly with John F. Kennedy.  By 1961 she was famous, celebrated, and under the care of a psychiatrist due to her depression.  At one point her second husband rescued her from a high security mental institution. Her unstable and chaotic life continued throughout her life until she was found dead by her housekeeper, Eunice Murray. An autopsy revealed she had a fatal number of sedatives in her system, and her death was ruled a probable homicide at the age of 36. Decades later conspiracy theories believe Robert and/or John Kennedy had had her killed because they feared she would go public with her love affairs and other government secrets she had gathered.

2. “​Miss you already” is a 2015 drama/romance film starring Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette. Toni is diagnosed with terminal breast cancer and all its side effects not just to her body and her relationships (with her husband, best friend, etc.) but her life. A definite must-see for those who have had breast cancer, know someone who has, and/or just want to be educated. You will never take being healthy and alive for granted again after seeing this film.

3. “Tristan + Isolde” is a 2006 drama/romance film starring James Franco, Sophia Miles, and Rufus Sewell.  The story of Tristan and Isolde is an ancient one.  The two drink a love potion by accident and fall in love. They deceive King Mark until Tristan is forced to flee. Later he marries Isolde the Fair (the wife of King Mark).

4. “The Perfect Guy” released in 2015 and tagged as an erotic thriller.  It stars Sanaa Lathan, Michael Ealy, and Morris Chestnut. Sanaa Lathan plays Leah Vaughn, who has a satisfying career and stable relationship with long-term boyfriend Dave (Morris Chestnut) who isn’t ready to commit to marriage and a family with her. She breaks up with Dave and meets Carter Duncan (Michael Ealy) who seems like “the perfect guy”. Watch this suspenseful thriller to see who Leah ends up with!

5. “Sylvia”, a 2003 movie starring Gwyneth Paltrow as Sylvia Plath, an academic, author, editor, and poet.  The film tells the story of Sylvia Plath’s life and her stormy marriage to famous poet Ted Hughes. Already coping with her husband’s chronic infidelities, Sylvia sinks into more depression after he leaves her for another woman. She deals with numerous tragedies in her life that lead to her death at age 30 in 1963.

6. “Jane Eyre” is not exactly a new or unheard-of story, this is the 1996 drama/romance film starring Anna Paquin, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Fiona Shaw, and William Hurt. Jane, orphaned as a young girl, suffers abuse and humiliation from her aunt, until she is finally sent away to a strict boarding school for several years. She endures and eventually becomes the governess of Thornfield Hall, caring for the child of William Hurt and his sickly wife. Jane and William begin a passionate relationship that ends in tragedy. Don’t miss this classic period romance!

7. “Autumn in New York”, a 2000 drama/romance film starring Richard Gere and Winona Ryder. Richard plays a 50-something playboy who has a second thought about his misconceptions about women, relationships, and sex after he meets Winona who is half his age and dying of terminal cancer. Watch this movie to see how they both experience a love only some can dream of in a lifetime.

8. “Sweet November” is a 2001 drama/romance film starring Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron. Keanu Reeves plays an advertising executive who loses his job and live-in girlfriend all in one day. When renewing his driver’s license at the DMV, he has Charlize kicked out of the DMV for cheating. Charlize decides to take Keanu in for one month as her lover. As their time together progresses, she learns to stop and enjoy the important things in life, such as helping others, the outdoors, and romance. Keanu proposes marriage and learns why Charlize only takes men in for a month. As a result, Keanu learns valuable life lessons from her, and became a better person as a result.

9. “Fault in Our Stars”, a 2014 drama film based on the best-selling adult novel by John Green, tells the remarkable story of Hazel Lancaster, a teen who is suffering from metastatic thyroid cancer. She falls in love with Augustus Waters, who had lost his leg to cancer but is nonetheless a survivor determined to live an extraordinary life. They take a trip to Amsterdam together because of Hazel’s obsession with Peter Van Houten, author of the cancer story “An Imperial Affliction”. The author impatiently lectures on the differences between fact and fiction, which proves true to the line from the movie, “The world is not a wish-granting factory.”

10. “Steel Magnolias” a 1989 drama film about 6 southern belles with husbands who are either gone, dead, or depressed. The gossipy women get together and the film shows each one of their lives. The movie, written by Robert Harling, is based on a true story. Shelby’s tale belonged to Harling’s sister, Susan, before Julia Roberts brought it to the big screen. Harling wanted to get the true story off his chest and celebrate his sister. The characters are based on real people from his hometown of Natchitoches, Louisiana. Tragedy strikes and through the tears and real-life dramas with the women this is a tragic love story between friends and women in general.  This one is bound to become one of your favorite movies.
Which of the movies have you seen listed in this article? Any new ones that you’d like to see that are listed in this article or know of any other ‘non-mainstream’ tragic love story movies you’d like to share? Comment publicly to this post.
By: Carly Calabrese
 
Carly Calabrese is a professional writer in Puyallup, WA (and owner of Work Solutions and manager of this website you're at). She's been published in Woman's World Magazine (twice), the Tacoma Daily Index, the Eatonville Dispatch (Newspaper), SouthSoundTalk.com, Tacoma.com, the Tacoma Art Group, the Federal Way Mirror (Newspaper), South Sound Magazine, Showcase Media Magazine, the Business Examiner, & the Puyallup Herald (Newspaper). If you are an editor OR know of an editor of a publication who hires freelance writers, please email Carly at: [email protected]. Thank you! 🙏
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check out a copy of my latest email newsletter titled: "Happy Cinco De Mayo!, One of the 1st things I learned when going in business, a 1-question poll, & 2 latest Covid posts"

5/5/2025

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Happy Cinco De Mayo!

​Below is a picture of some of the chicken fajitas that I made for lunch today.
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One of the first things I learned when going into business for myself

One of the first things I learned when going into business for myself was to "under promise and over deliver." I was VERY pleased with a recent company that did just this when I ordered a product from them. I vowed to write them an amazing review when they emailed me, but instead they sent me a feedback questionnaire which I gladly filled out. The item I ordered from Healthy Living Catalog is shown in the image below 👇 (including its estimated arrival date):
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You can see one of the things I provided them for feedback when filling out their feedback questionnaire as to why I was so pleased with them (here it is directly as I quote):

"I was VERY pleased with how you under promised and over delivered with the estimate of my hot/cold pad. I suffer from chronic pain and remembered this item in your catalog. I ordered the item on Wed. night and paid for the expedited shipping for it. You said it'd arrive Monday and it arrived Friday. I was SO happy because I was praying it'd come sooner than Monday and it did and I was able to use Friday when I was in pain and suffering. Thank you for doing the one of the first things I learned when going in business for myself, under promise and over deliver."

After reading my above business learning & experience, what's something you remember as one of the first things you learned in business?

(Answer in the 1-question poll below)

NOTE: To access the below poll, you'd have to click on the actual link to my email newsletter here: https://conta.cc/42MrfVz and scroll to the same section of my newsletter and select your response there.

What's one of the first things you learned in business? PICK THE ONE BEST ONE YOU REMEMBER.

Under promise, over deliver (if you want to select this answer, you have to visit the above newsletter link provided in red font at the top of this section & follow those instructions there).

The importance of customer service (if you want to select this answer, you have to visit the above newsletter link provided in red font at the top of this section & follow those instructions there).

Go the extra mile (if you want to select this answer, you have to visit the above newsletter link provided in red font at the top of this section & follow those instructions there).

Provide value (if you want to select this answer, you have to visit the above newsletter link provided in red font at the top of this section & follow those instructions there).

Something else (if you want to select this answer, you have to visit the above newsletter link provided in red font at the top of this section & follow those instructions there).

Latest 2 Covid posts on my Covid awareness & support blog

Below is just a screenshot (image) of my latest post so clicking on it will NOT take you there, instead you'd have to visit this direct link to it here: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2025/05/how-to-properly-wear-mask.html
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2.   In the left menu, click Reading list.
3.   In the top right, click Manage reading list.
4.   Click Add.
5.   Type "corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com" to follow. Please note those are dashes in my blog's web address and NOT underscores.
6.   Click Next.
7.   Choose whether to follow publicly or anonymously.
8.   Click Follow.


I'd also love it if you would make productive & appropriate comments to my posts at this blog. To post comments, you would click the "Post a comment" button right below my post OR clicking in the "Enter a comment" box which is also at the bottom of my post. I've enabled it so that even those who don't have Google accounts can post comments. 🙂


When you are at my blog, you can share my posts (individually if you want to share a specific one) to someone else by clicking the sideways triangle with circles at the end in the upper-right hand corner of the post. I've provided a screenshot below with a red circle around the "Share" button that I'm referring to. Once you click on that button, it gives you options to get the link to my post, or share the post via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or email it directly to someone.
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Thank you in advance for supporting my blog and I in the ways that I listed (above). 🙂🙏

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Thank you,


Carly Calabrese

I help unhappy/unchallenged professionals land their dream career (whether it's starting a business or otherwise)

Email me: [email protected]

Work Solutions - "Providing career assistance/coaching/prep, business marketing, writing, editing, and LinkedIn services for individuals and freelance opportunities."

“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth
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Check out my latest FREE email newsletter titled: "Happy Easter!, How can I be of service?, blog expert/coach wanted, & 4 latest Covid posts"

4/21/2025

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Happy Easter!

Below is a picture of a bunny I painted & decorated. I showed a sideview photo of the bunny so that you can see his fluffy tail on him, too. 😊 The big egg next to him is a microwave device I use to make hard boiled eggs.
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Photographed above is a new homemade recipe I tried (banana walnut pancakes). You can see I used my bunny shaped skillet. Walgreens has the BEST maple syrup (it is "grade A dark color, robust taste").

​Easter joke

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Found in Woman's World Magazine issue 4/21/25 page 54.

​How can I be of service?

I have a 3 or 4 question (depending on your intentions, you'll know what I mean when you click the link to it) feedback survey that you can OPTIONALLY decide if you want to use to receive a discount ($5 off a service of mine if you answer question #1 OR question #2 of the survey OR $10 off a service of mine if you answer BOTH question #1 and question #2 pending approval from me). You can also OPTIONALLY decide to put in your contact info. if you want to receive follow up from me (regardless if you want the discount). You will have to fill out the survey BEFORE 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Wed. April 30, 2025 when it expires. If you decide you want to use your discount (pending my approval), you'd have to contact me no later than Mon. June 30, 2025 by 1 pm PST before forfeiting. Limit 2 feedback survey completions per person (again pending my approval). Thank you in advance for completing! 🙏


Here's the link to my survey: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/jLhPtIp

Do you know someone who's a blog expert, blog coach, OR someone who has generated lucrative income from a blog?

I am in search for someone to assist me with generating income for my Covid awareness & support blog. Thank you in advance.

Latest 4 Covid posts on my Covid awareness & support blog

Below is just a screenshot (image) of my latest post so clicking on it will NOT take you there, instead you'd have to visit this direct link to it here: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2025/04/as-if-to-prevent-getting-covid-was.html
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Below is just a screenshot (image) of another latest post so clicking on it will NOT take you there, instead you'd have to visit this direct link to it here: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-most-inexpensive-place-in-town-to.html
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Below is just a screenshot (image) of another latest post so clicking on it will NOT take you there, instead you'd have to visit this direct link to it here: https://corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com/2025/04/a-how-to-properly-wash-your-hands-sign.html
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​Don't forget to 👇🙂

Please follow me on my blog. Steps to do so are here:
 
1.   Sign into Blogger.com (it's free to create/have a blogger.com account).
2.   In the left menu, click Reading list.
3.   In the top right, click Manage reading list.
4.   Click Add.
5.   Type "corona-virus-awarenessandsupport.blogspot.com" to follow. **Please note those are dashes in my blog's web address and NOT underscores.**
6.   Click Next.
7.   Choose whether to follow publicly or anonymously.
8.   Click Follow.


I'd also love it if you would make productive & appropriate comments to my posts at this blog. To post comments, you would click the "Post a comment" button right below my post OR clicking in the "Enter a comment" box which is also at the bottom of my post. I've enabled it so that even those who don't have Google accounts can post comments. 🙂


When you are at my blog, you can share my posts (individually if you want to share a specific one) to someone else by clicking the sideways triangle with circles at the end in the upper-right hand corner of the post. I've provided a screenshot below with a red circle around the "Share" button that I'm referring to. Once you click on that button, it gives you options to get the link to my post, or share the post via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or email it directly to someone.
Picture

Thank you in advance for supporting my blog and I in the ways that I listed (above). 🙂🙏

Thank you,


Carly Calabrese

I help 
unhappy/unchallenged professionals land their dream career (whether it's starting a business or otherwise)

Email me: [email protected]

Work Solutions - "Providing career assistance/coaching/prep, business marketing, writing, editing, and LinkedIn services for individuals and freelance opportunities."
​

“Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."--Babe Ruth
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