Older
It's a weird thing, getting older. At first, mainly you just can't believe it. Where did that come from? I feel exactly the same as I did ten years ago! Well, except my kid was unable to feed himself then and now he pretty much…
Wealth Inequality in America Video
This is one of those videos that help demonstrate the reasons why businessmen like the Koch Brothers fight so hard in politics. Why they are pushing Congress to shut down rather than fund Obamacare. Because many of the CEOs they mention are making a great…
I Don’t Want Any New Friends.
OK. That's not exactly true.Especially since I just got back from the I Heart Faces Conference and made several lovely new friends... and everyone should always be open to new people in their lives. But generally. I am 43, my son has started middle school…
What Not To Say To A Mom Blogger
I understand that what people don't understand may seem scary. Or weird. Or not worth anything. Or perhaps "don't understand" is not the right phrase. Haven't seen the value of. Haven't seen in action. Recently I was chatting with someone who puts on a big…
Social Media Is… Um. Interesting.
I am sure this happens in many fields. I am sure *I* have asked people if I could "pick their brain" over something that they charge for and then annoyed them with that request. But seeing as so many people are on social media on…
Talking Meningococcal Meningitis with Olympian Dara Torres
Note: The Get In The Game program from Voices of Meningitis asked me to speak with Dara Torres and Beth Mattey to help spread the word about meningococcal meningitis. I was not compensated in any way. When Voices of Meningitis asked if I would like…
Insults Without Intention
I am guessing this happens in every profession. Don't you hate it when people make comments that completely belittle what you do for living?I remember once the company I worked for was in talks to be purchased by another. And they pulled all the employees…