Snippets of Gratitude
Posted in birthday, writing, words, gratitude lists on Oct 5th, 2008
My blog, Snippets of Gratitude, turns 1 year old on October 16th and to celebrate I am throwing a party!
GOOD NEWS - YOU ARE INVITED! AND THE GIFT BAG HAS COOKIES IN IT!
If you send me (snail mail) a postcard with a list of the things that you are grateful for, I will send you […]
Posted in entrepreneurship, Madison, 9-5, writing on Sep 2nd, 2008
Last night, as I came to the realization that the joy and freedom of the three day weekend was coming to an end, I found myself feeling something for the first time, possibly ever. I was actually excited to start the work week. That is a great feeling!
One of the best parts of being the […]
Posted in garden, grant writing, 9-5, dreams, writing, Wisconsin, words on Aug 28th, 2008
Last week I met the team of Grant Writers that I will be working with part time this school year. The day left me with so many things to be grateful for : connecting with other grant writers, laughing with new coworkers, and being able to remain connected to making change in education through writing.
One […]
I recently decided to treat myself to a subscription of The Sun Magazine and my first copy arrived this week. What fun reading. The last page, Sunbeams, is quotes on a particular topic. This month’s was work, which I really enjoyed. You can read it online, if you are so inclined. A favorite of mine:
They […]
Today, a story of mine appeared on World Hum - a website I’ve been wanting to get published on for quite a long time. Frank Bures, writer and travel-writing-teacher extraordinaire, was a big help in getting my story to the editors. (In fact, he was The Reason the editors considered the story.) This kind favor, […]
Posted in hard work, entrepreneurship, writing, words, Opportunity, Books on Jun 19th, 2008
When I got laid off eight weeks ago, my initial reaction was two-fold: the visceral pain and shock and the entrepreneurial delight with opportunity. I knew where I wanted to go: a successful writing business that would make my old salary look like a month’s work. The problem is, I had no […]
