When I wrote "Replace “ums” with Pregnant Pauses when Speaking," I never expected to circle back to the post as a way to swear less on social media - and in real life, for that matter. It is, however, that simple. When you feel like letting an f-bomb (or some equally offensive language) fly - stop! … [Read more...]
Twitter Follow Friday – Meet 'em for Coffee
Twitter is new. Together we are all learning how to utilize Twitter as a tool to facilitate communication. Without any real plan or intention I have been moving towards turning Twitter "friendships" into face to face meetings. Coffee Meetings: This week's Twitter Follow Friday (the blog edition) … [Read more...]
Unplugged on my Birthday
Today I turn forty-six (and still feel 26). Following are some unplugged thoughts I had this morning. Warning this post is probably rated like PG-13. I decided to cuss a little like I do in real life. 1. I want world peace (no really I do). On my birthday even I get to be idealistic. I spend the … [Read more...]
Commitment Sets Priorities
Commitment is turning my choice to deliver 31 blog posts in the month of March into reality. Delivering 31 blog posts in the month of March has required a commitment to new priorities. I made a commitment to myself that writing every day is a priority for me. Reality set in and I realized there … [Read more...]
Bloggers of the Female Persuasion
Alrighty then, it's Sunday funday, so I am going to have a little fun with this blog post. There is a group of female bloggers that I follow regularly in my Google Reader feed. As a group they provide daily inspiration and perspective in my life. Oh, and quite a few laughs along the way. I've had … [Read more...]