So I’ve been taking notes for this post since I turned 30 last year. I figured, instead of doing a “30 things I learned by 30″ post I’d do something a little more…I don’t know. Then I turned 31 and I couldn’t really bring myself to post anything. Then it was Mother’s Day and I … Continue reading »
Know what I need? That. I need a beach. I need the rhythmic slosh of water rolling up on the beach. Like a baby with one of those sound machines, I’ll be out like a light. This week has been more jet setting, ending with some family time. Much needed family time. Along the way … Continue reading »
Behold. My obsession with Game of Thrones, now firmly displayed on my desk at work! I’ve raved about the books for so long (and so adamantly) that my friend Cecelia ended up reading them and loving them just as much. Our shared obsession with Jon Snow and all things Westeros meant receiving a dragon egg (official … Continue reading »
A couple weeks ago I was presenting to a group of AARP field staff about the AARP Social Communications team. After sharing our structure, roles and some tips for rocking at social communications, I was asked, “How did you guys establish yourselves as the experts? How did you become the go-to people for social media … Continue reading »
The last couple weeks have been a whirlwind of work and fun travel. In two weeks I hit four cities in two, or was it three?, time zones. I always crave some time on the road. I want to leave my routine and my every day. Then, once I’m packing or in line at the … Continue reading »
Last week I attended paidContent Live, a GigaOM event, in New York City. The conference, focused on tackling the very big, very sexy topic of how to create sustainable models of monetizing, distributing and creating content. When I registered in February I took a look at the speaker list – noting heavy hitters like David … Continue reading »
My mother doesn’t read my blog. But I figured I’d post this all the same, in case she secretly googles for it late at night. (And if you know my mom, that’s totally something she would do.) 31 years ago we started a journey together and she’s never left my side. Never. Not even once. … Continue reading »
My mom sent me this photo of an Arizona sunset from our back yard. It kinda sums up everything I love about the state, and definitely has me jonesin’ for some home time. And some sun. And sleep. How about sleeping in the sun? Oh that’s always the best. Basically I need summer. I’ll eat … Continue reading »
Honestly, Mother Nature, what the eff is going on with you? It was gorgeous and warm and sunshiny all week. I even refrained from calling in sick to work from my roofdeck and get a good base tan. I told myself, “Friday! Friday, you can work and bask and lay like the Arizona sun-soaking lizard … Continue reading »
This blog, and every blog I’ve ever worked on, is run on WordPress. That said, I like to attend the local DC WordPress meetups when I can. Usually, I learn a nugget here or there for my personal blog. Sometimes I learn enough to be dangerous at work: “Something something widget something something plugin something … Continue reading »
