Category Archives: writing
Rockin’ the Mic
In an incredible stroke of good luck, I got to be the keynote speaker at the Rotary District 6270 Conference this weekend. The poor guy who was supposed to be the speaker had his flight canceled and couldn’t make it. … Continue reading
Filed under daily, Opportunity, Rotary International, speeches, The Book, words, writing
Give with Gratitude Book Cover is here!
Yesterday, the very first copy of my book in book form (they call this the “proof”) was delivered. It took me hours before I had the courage to open the envelope. I know, I know – most people would think … Continue reading
The Wisdom of Young Anne Frank
I’m reading (well, listening to) The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank for the first time since I read it when I was the same age as the author. As an adult listening to her words, I am … Continue reading
Reflections on Getting Laid Off
Got news this week of three more friends being laid off – the economy still seems to be tanking. Gave me pause to think about the last seven months and how grateful I am for them. I have grown so … Continue reading
Filed under 9-5, entrepreneurship, hard work, writing
Deadlines, not Flatlines.
Deadlines. Without them, I could daydream my life away, thinking of all the great projects I will someday complete. They are not only motivation for me, but the glue that keeps my butt in my desk chair instead of getting … Continue reading
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Alice Walker on President Elect Barack Obama
Alice Walker is a writer whose books speak to a part of me that I didn’t know existed until I start reading. She’s wise wise wise and her imagination is goddessly. I was really thankful to find her open letter … Continue reading
