Posted in daily on Feb 24th, 2009
Not that I have any time to waste these days, but if I did, watching this video would be a good way to spend it. Grateful for the miracles of chemical reactions between our favorite snacks!
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Posted in Education, grant writing on Feb 19th, 2009
I am up to my eyeballs in grant writing for the next three weeks, feeling overwhelmed and exhausted already – and I’m not even in the week before a deadline! I’m having trouble finding the joy in all, but my colleague Jess Riley has managed to keep a sense of humor. If you want a [...]
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The last two days, I’ve presented on Social Networking for Nonprofits to members of Association of Fundraising Professionals, and both time I got all excited, started talking too fast, and went way over my allotted time limit. It’s only because I really believe that social networking can change is changing the world. Like it or [...]
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Posted in gratitude lists on Feb 16th, 2009
Lists. Lazy lists. a lovely Valentines day having fun taking headshots with a friend and great photographer getting up earlier than normal without too much ado Paperback Swap- goodbye Rushdie’s Shame, hello How It All Vegan getting the headshots and getting very excited to use them (hint: in print, back cover) a nice walk on [...]
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Posted in Madison, winter on Feb 15th, 2009
I was already in my pajamas, certainly not planning on leaving the house again until tomorrow. SMACK! Our second story window frame is rattling and I look over and realize someone has launched a snowball at our window, and struck it dead on. I stand up, guessing I’ll see a band of rebellious teens running [...]
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Posted in daily, entrepreneurship on Feb 10th, 2009
Welcome Forbes.com readers. I’m glad my story on how to go from laid off employee to business owner inspired you enough to visit. For those of you who have recently been laid off – I feel your pain. I know how crappy it feels, but also know how rewarding it can be to listen [...]
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