Social Media Marketing World Day 1
If ever there was a conference that will blow your mind about every hour on the regular, then Social Media Marketing World is it. Over 3,000 people come together from…
Path of Posies
I was recently wandering through a gift shop and stumbled on a cute little greeting card that had the most wonderful saying: May your path be lined with flowers. A few days…
Put on the Brakes
When my daughter was born, my heart nearly exploded with a love so deep, it's practically impossible to verbalize. When she was three months old, I handed her off to…
A Case for Squished Balls
In past posts like this one and this one, I've mentioned the challenges we have had with our new puppy, Piper. She is a force of nature, powered by lithium…
Surprises at the NC State Capitol
I can't say exactly how many times I have passed the North Carolina State Capitol in the 15 years that we've lived in Raleigh. I would imagine more than 100.…
Tweetup Revival
It's hard to imagine that the phrase "old-school" would apply to something that was popular just a few years ago. I imagine old-school as plaid bell-bottoms, ditto machines, the Brady…
You Deserve a Gold Star!
Give Yourself a Gold Star
I tend to be a joy-seeker. I like to read inspiring stories. I write about fun stuff. I enjoy inspiring quotes. Over the holidays I received two of the most…
Sweetness in the Mailbox
This holiday I seemed to be behind on everything. We started off strong with the outdoor lights up before Thanksgiving but things began to pile up. We ended up scrambling…
Best Tuesday Ever
The fact that it's Giving Tuesday is reason enough to celebrate. But this year, Giving Tuesday falls on my birthday: December 1. It's the best Tuesday ever! Following Black Friday…
A Morning Feeding the Hungry
Her hair was wrapped in a modest bun and the apron over her long dress was clean and pressed. She carefully filled plastic cups with water and arranged them neatly on…