When I first decided to take a break from blogging I thought I'd be gone about a month, maybe longer. I was took a break for two reasons. First, there was a lot of outside demands on my time and I was feeling dragged down, like I had nothing left to give. Secondly, I was feeling the ...
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, just things ...
Making Mail Art
I've always dreamed of owning my own business and imagined that any letters or packages I sent would be distinctive. If you received something from me, you would know it without ever reading the return address label. Similar to the J. Peterman catalog where people are as interested in the stories and copy as the products ...
Art Journaling Fun
After a long week I decided to spend yesterday relaxing and indulging in a little painting and art journaling. Sometimes, I'm a little intimidated by the thought of art journaling. You see, I don't really know what I am doing. I don't know if I'm doing it 'right' or if I'm doing it 'wrong'. But, ...
30 More Taglines From Around The Web
I had so much fun last week surfing the web reading taglines I thought I'd do it again. And, if you are wondering how I found so many great websites, one word: Twitter. 30 MORE Taglines from around the web: Copyblogger: Copywriting Tips for Online Marketing Success http://www.copyblogger.com/ Communicate Value: Build Relationships. ...
Mother’s Day
Mom's are special. There's no way around it, they just are. I know that not everyone has a great relationship with their Mom and not all Mom's are 'mom' material, but if you remember they are just people, like us, doing their best, you will begin to see what's special about them. I've had my ups and ...
Small Purchases Can Add Up to Big Numbers
When I resigned from my day job six months ago my income dropped by over 90%. I had no severance package and no unemployment. I resigned voluntarily. I was not fired, let-go or downsized. All I had was some savings, my creativity, a notebook full of ideas and a belief that I could make ...
BJ Gallagher FREE Book Giveaway
Do you like the Chicken Soup for the Soul books? I have to admit, I don't really. There's not enough story for me; not enough depth. To me they are more like chicken broth for the soul, than chicken soup for the soul. I like stories with a little more detail. I want names, places. I want to ...
WordPress – Protecting Your Blog
As you may know my Wordpress site was hacked twice in the last two weeks. I have always been super aware of taking security precautions, but I am even more so now. Here is a list of things I've done, past and present, to secure my blog. Note: If you are not comfortable doing these things, hire ...
30 Taglines from around the web
I'm always thinking about my tagline... "Does it convey who I am and what I am about?" "Is it memorable?" "Will people 'get it'?" "Is it too long?" Is it to short?" "Does it say too much?" "Does it say too little?" I've changed my tagline three times in the past year. Each one was accurate, but as I changed and grew, so ...
