This post originally appeared on The Jump on Feb 3, 2009. The snow is coming down relatively hard outside. A friend said earlier it was just 'the pretty kind of snow' today, and not the white-knuckling, car-crushing, wet kind that causes havoc across New England. But I don't know ... it looks pretty hairy out … Continue reading Writing with the Snow Outside
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The L-word(s)
I saw this on Keely's blog and thought I'd throw my hat into the ring. The rules: You leave a comment on this post, and I’ll assign you a letter. You write about ten things you love that begin with your assigned letter, and post it at your place. When people comment on your list, … Continue reading The L-word(s)
“I will never be below the title.”
I just took the Jackie or Marilyn quiz at Hello Quizzy - a quiz with just two questions that's surprisingly accurate. I think they hit my classic movie star persona pretty well. I am Bette Davis. You are a Bette -- "I must be strong" Bettes are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective. How to Get … Continue reading “I will never be below the title.”
TSB reaches 300, Let’s do the Twist, and Interview with Allie Larkin, Fun Chicken Memories, Thematic Photographic, more
In 2007, I started Thirty-something Bloggers, and as I say in my About section, it's one of the greatest things I've ever done. I've met so many fantastic bloggers and made new friends as we work together to make TSB and our own blogs, careers, and lives better. Late last week, we welcomed our 300th … Continue reading TSB reaches 300, Let’s do the Twist, and Interview with Allie Larkin, Fun Chicken Memories, Thematic Photographic, more
Day in, Day out
When I returned from my first major freelance press trip in 2005, I had a new lease on life and managing stress, time, and work. I felt enormously balanced in my everyday duties after spending two weeks running to make trains and ferries in Europe; I finished my calls and busy-work in the morning, took … Continue reading Day in, Day out
