The Fabled Bonus Track
I noticed something strange the other day on my iPhone. A song was titled “Can’t Slow Down (Bonus Track)”, by Brett Dennen. Are you serious? In 2008, iTunes reached the 5 billion mark for songs sold...
View ArticleThe Future
After 8 years at TechSmith, I wanted something new. I knew that I wanted to get away from some of the routine, find a new career and be with my kids more. So, I decided to do some freelance marketing...
View ArticleBusy Week of “Not Working”
I just realized what a busy week I had coming and needed to jot it down. Also, wanted to share some stuff with my hubby who wonders what I’m up to Tuesday: Potential client meeting with an incredible...
View ArticleNetworking Fail
I went to a Grand River Connection networking event this week at Troppo. I met up with several friends, but was amazed at the crowd that they pulled in. It has been awhile since I attended one of...
View ArticleMonty-isms
I attended the PRSSA’s event on Thursday and jotted down a few guidelines for Social Media from Scott. 1. Listen. 2. Listen some more. 3. Reply in context. 4. Be respectful. 5. Have resources at the...
View ArticleA reply to John Schneider
Dear John, I read your blog post, and I have more than a few things to say about your review of Ignite Lansing. I am one of the core volunteers for this Ignite and the two prior events. I am wide open...
View ArticleFresh Baked Ideas
It’s been a rough few months dealing with uncertain circumstances and unhappy environments. I’m thinking about doing something new and different. Changing the course. Conspiring with some smart folks...
View Article“Womanly” Advice
This started as simply a vaguebook post and got so long I had to stop myself. My closest friends and family know about a difficult situation I’ve recently experienced. My “WhoaMan?!?!?” issue. (As in,...
View ArticleIntent vs. Impact: Gender Diversity Edition
Intent vs. Impact: Gender Diversity Edition Written by a woman about workplace gender issues. Very well done and a meaningful follow up to my last post about sexism. Tagged: sexism, work
View ArticleThe state of things
Too long for a status update on Facebook… I wanted to vague book about all the details, but it felt wrong. So the thing is, I get a lot of puppy dog eyes asking me “How I’m doing?” And the truth is,...
View ArticleBlackout 2003
The internet says that 10 years ago today was the black-out. The power outage that started with some stupid rodent chewing on a cable that took almost all of Michigan, the Mid-West, and East coast...
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