I have all kinds of thoughts while I am driving. As long as I’m moving and not stuck in traffic I enjoy driving. I often have some of my best ideas while driving. Today as I was rounding the 42 curve I was imagining what my afternoon would look like after I got home and…
Category Archives: Misc Musings
Facebook Rules – What NOT to Do
On Facebook (and any where else on the web) the biggest thing to remember is that regardless of how private you think your settings are, basically anything posted in cyberspace is accessible by anyone who really wants to find it. This includes parents, spouses, children and potential employers or clients. With that in mind here…
Sandy’s Bio
Sandy Dempsey is a blogger, entrepreneur and founder of the Dreaming Café, an online resource dedicated for supporting, educating and inspiring people as they explore the many paths to self-discovery, self-expression and self-employment. Sandy teaches both in-person and online workshop, including: Journaling for Self-Discovery, Twitter Basics, How to Use Free; Almost Free Online Tools to…
Self-Care as a Daily Practice
Yesterday I wrote in my journal, “self-care needs to become a daily practice.” I like the word ‘practice because in implies I don’t have to be perfect. When I think about self-care all kinds of ‘shoulds’ pop into my head. I should eat better. I should stop eating carbs. I should exercise more. I should…
Fun, Interesting and Odd Facts About Me You Might Not Know
I’m the oldest of my siblings. I have authority issues and hate to be told what to do, (even if it’s me telling me what to do). I’m bossy. I’m a contradiction. (See previous two statements as an example.) I love disaster films like The Towering Inferno, Airport, Earthquake, The Day After Tomorrow. I have…
Thanksgiving
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving Since we are vegetarians this tom turkey and sixteen of his friends feel safe to run around in my backyard.
A Three-Day Weekend of Pampering
I’ve been feeling a bit rundown and out of sorts lately. I’ve been moody, short tempered, anxious and discombobulated. Putting one foot in front of the other has felt like slogging through waist deep sludge. So instead of just trying to push through and fight my way to feeling better I’ve decided to take a…
Chasing a Niche, or Not
Pick a niche. Settle down. Choose a specialty. Build your brand. You’ve heard the advice and so have I. The ‘experts’ claim that choosing a singular focus is the path to success and wealth, that it allows you to target your audience and build a brand. It’s less confusing if you only focus on one…
21 ways to stay awake when you really just want to go to sleep
A fun post for this evening… 21 ways to stay awake when you really just want to go to sleep Watch the original Halloween with Jamie Lee Curtis. Enjoy a Caramel Macchiato from Starbucks with regular espresso, not decaf. Call your best friend and ask how he/she is doing. Decide to tell your boss tomorrow…
Please Stand By
Dear Friends, Remember the old black and white television warning ‘please stand by’? Well, that’s what I am asking of you today, although I’m not issuing a warning, just an update. I’ll be taking a little break over the next few weeks. There’s a lot going on behind the scenes personally and professionally. Nothing bad,…
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