Dose of Donna
Inspiring Lessons from Everyday Life…
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Be smart…ask!
We both wanted the same thing… my purse. Looking at him you wouldn’t expect him to want a woman’s bag, but then again, what should a mugger look like?
If the Dose had only known that busy main street Baltimore was a scene for a crime, I would have placed my handbag over my shoulder. People were walking to and fro, and cops were directing traffic. Swinging my bag with the rhythm of my walk amongst the crowd of people, it all seemed as safe as the streets of Disney.
Then the war began, the tug of war. A man came up from behind me and attempted to grab my bag. Our wills were equally matched, but our size and strength were not. Once the Dose recognized that, I did the only thing he wouldn’t do – I yelled for help!
Asking for help was the one action that kept me from bodily harm, allowing me to keep my purse and showing me the kindness of strangers.
Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness… it’s what smart people do when in need!
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About the Book
Dose of Donna--Inspiring Lessons from Everyday Life--is a prescriptive photo essay of curated life lessons to inspire, encourage, and ignite the mind!
Dose of Donna was conceived in 2000 when Donna L. Goolkasian was doing what came naturally--dropping into her co-workers' offices and providing them with laughs, a hug, and most importantly, words of encouragement. Before long, her visits became known as a "Dose of Donna." Because Donna was passionate about this activity, she wondered over the past 20 years if this could be her full-time job. The thought never left Donna’s mind and so with that hope and aspiration, she started providing Doses in writing.
It is Donna’s sincere desire that people--those open, willing, and not literal in thinking--will be inspired and encouraged by the insights of her life's journey. Basically, Donna is following her Armenian mother's advice: persevere through the valley times and celebrate the mountain top experiences. Donna’s mother was her encourager, inspiration, and coach. Could the Dose be yours?
Donna L. Goolkasian brings these pages alive in her speaking engagements where she inspires, encourages, and entertains audiences.
About the Author
Dose of Donna was conceived in the year 2000, in a small-office setting, where Donna L. Goolkasian would provide co-workers with laughs, a hug, and most importantly, words of inspiration and encouragement for the day.
Years later, Donna now provides inspiration and encouragement through her life lessons in writing… this is your “Dose” of Donna.