The True Value of an Email List

The True Value of an Email List

Yesterday, while talking with a friend and potential client, I heard myself use a phrase that makes me cringe now, upon reflection: “The money is in the list.” I’m cringing now because, as my almost-eleven year old daughter is fond of saying lately,...
The Beauty of Old Friends

The Beauty of Old Friends

I’m visiting my parents in Florida this week and I’ve driven them a little bit crazy by wanting to spend time with friends. The list of friends I want to see is much longer than our number of days in Florida, so, sadly, I accepted that it won’t be...
Embrace Serendipity

Embrace Serendipity

One of the disadvantages of growing your Twitter following is that your Twitter stream may become a bit unwieldy. Because I follow more than 16 thousand people, mine moves by at a pace almost too fast for me to scan, depending on the time of day. In fact, I do not...
I Stopped Drinking Coke

I Stopped Drinking Coke

A few weeks ago, I went to the doctor. We moved nearly two and a half years ago, and I hadn’t really gotten set up with a new doctor here. Truth be told, I hadn’t really had a doctor in Chicago either — unless you count the OB/GYN who took care of me...
Using My Superpowers to Work at Home

Using My Superpowers to Work at Home

Summer break begins. As a stay-at-home/work-at-home mom, I find myself in desperate need of a schedule.  The wild ones are back and I need a plan.  Scheduling things always sounds like a great idea but ends up being a lot of work.  And sticking to the schedule can be...