Morphing
I used to be a teacher; now I am a virtual professional. I used to be a runner and a backpacker; now I am a gramma who hikes a lot, camps in a popup camper rather than on the ground, … Continue reading →
View ArticleSo long
For 17 years I’ve been married to a wonderful man. Along with the marriage came some bonus kids, a house with no mortgage and innumerable other gifts. The yang to that yin is that we live next door to...
View ArticleCreating like a 7-Year-Old
Activities like sewing and knitting keep my design eye in tune. By spending some time daily on those pursuits, I believe I am keeping my instincts sharp. Then, when a client asks me to create a new web...
View ArticleMulti-tasking
Who doesn’t multi-task these days? In running your business, it’s either a gift you’re born with, or a demand you’ll have to delegate to an assistant. You may even be multi-tasking in areas you’ve...
View ArticleAZVAs the Podcast: Spending Money to Make Money—Where to Draw the Line?
Season 2/Episode 16 Program Notes Scroll to the bottom of this post to listen to the episode now. Discussion/Announcements/Tips: Tara checks in from a conference, so we Skype-chatted about where to...
View ArticleThe World’s Your Oyster (if your virtual team is solid!)
Whether your professional collaborations consist of committee work with peers, or you steer all your company operations via a team that’s spread throughout the globe, in this century many of us have...
View ArticleChange is good!
After 17 years, it’s time for another career move. I don’t know whether it will be lateral or vertical, but I’m calling it my second retirement. (The first was when I left the classroom in 1995). I’m...
View ArticleApril Series: How’s YOUR Local Economy, Part 1
For a couple of years now we’ve been reading that there are strong signs of recovery. Then, in the next segment on the news we hear there aren’t enough quality jobs. How can a small business owner get...
View ArticleApril Series: How’s YOUR Local Economy? Part 2
And now a look at the coffee business. Specifically, I’ve been wondering how our independently owned coffee houses have weathered the recession. We have a number of them where I live. They all seem...
View ArticleWhat no one told me about retirement
I am officially retired. No more clients or projects. Every day is whatever I want it to be. To that end: I’m signing on for some new volunteer projects and causes. Since the nest is empty, I’m...
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