October 2009
5 posts
September Goal Meetup End in Review →
One of the problems with setting (and keeping) goals is that I’m easily distracted. And while I’ve done a heck of a job accomplishing my goals, I’ve spent some time on things that are important, but…
September 2009
13 posts
Weekend Musings: It’s all about balance →
I love McDonalds hot fudge sundaes. They’re cheap and they often hit the spot when I need a fix for my sweet tooth. The only problem is that McD’s only puts the chocolate sauce on top of the ice…
Thoughts on Water →
Lately, I had a lot of time to think about water. Here in Atlanta, it has been raining almost non-stop for about 15 days. Yesterday, I walked in the rain for a bit and watched the path of the…
Thoughts on Water →
Lately, I had a lot of time to think about water. Here in Atlanta, it has been raining almost non-stop for about 15 days. Yesterday, I walked in the rain for a bit and watched the path of the…
I went home and ate a steak →
Last Wednesday I sat in the longest meeting of my life. It was a “briefing” (HA!) to inform my division chief of what my team has been working on for the past month. It was simply an informational…
I promise I don’t hate white people →
When I got to Georgia in mid-June, I decided to go to an employment agency for help finding a job. Within twenty minutes, he asked me to show him my LinkedIn, which I did. He, a black man,…
Social Media: An explanation for public... →
Social Media. Does your organization need it? Do you have customers, clients, or citizens or other audiences with which you want to communicate? Do you wish your message could reach a…
Social Media for Governments: An Explanation (Part... →
How would my organization use Twitter and other social media tools? Would you like to be able to quickly inform and update the community of fire emergencies in the area? Twitter can help you do…
45 Scary Seconds in the Middle of the Night →
Two nights ago I didn’t sleep that well. For most of the night, I felt like I was somewhere between consciousness and sleepytown. It wasn’t very restful. At least part of the problem was that a) I…
Characteristics of Love →
I was watching an L Word DVD this weekend. In one of the overly-dramatic scenes one of the characters (Jody) realizes that her girlfriend (Bette) is a lying cheater. During the break up, Jody said…
I blame HGTV →
I have a confession. I started looked at real estate. What? It wasn’t all me, I have a partner in crime to help me out here. And SHE was filling my inbox with all these really great listings for…
September Monthly Goal Meet-Up →
Rebecca, brilliant chick that she is, has asked for participation in a Goal Meet-Up project. Since I was planning on posting about my new goals anyway, I’m gladly joining her experiment.
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Brazen Blog Crush(es) →
I opened my email this morning, after trying unsuccessfully at work to stay on task for more than an hour at a time.
The first thing I opened was a brazen message from Ryan Paugh asking members…