Take a 12 Minute Vacation

Take a 12 Minute Vacation

Set the timer for 12 minutes. Read this whole article first. Then, close your eyes. Picture your favorite place in the whole world. Imagine you are there, right now, with your favorite people in the whole world. Or all by yourself if you prefer. Think about the...
Five Observations from Nine Disconnected Days

Five Observations from Nine Disconnected Days

My family and I just returned from 9 days away on vacation. This is the first time since I started doing freelance blogging and social media back in January of 2009 that I have taken a trip and left my computer — and my work — behind. I mentioned to my husband how...
Vacation? Working?

Vacation? Working?

I am in South Carolina with my daughters this week. A couple of social media contacts have sent me messages. Are you on vacation? Well, yes. As another friend said, this is my vacation-ish. I am in a beautiful place, with people I love, away from home. And I am also...