More accurately, I’m sliding around the ice and that’s something on my 101 List. What better way is there to accomplish a 101 List item than to do it while networking and relationship building with other women in my industry? {Answer: there’s not. Particularly when The Boy has informed you that he’s not interested in falling.} […]
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Musicals ARE Like Real Life
I used to say that anything that happened to me in life could, in some way, be related to an episode of the TV show, Friends. And while that’s true, I also think that my life resembles a musical in many ways. Or at least it does at times. Take, for example, my efforts to […]
Stages of Involvement in Professional Organizations
My observations after finding myself, inexplicably, as one of the two oldest individuals at an industry function last week: Your 20s I’d be happy to do that – and that, and that, and that. Your 30s I’d love to, but I’m already committed to doing something other than that. Your 40s I encourage my people to […]
You Have A…
The Boy told me the best work story ever: *** Today was interesting at work. M- came into my office to say hi. She had on this really great blue outfit, but I noticed that she had a red string on the front of her shirt. So I told her, You have a string on […]
It’s Not a Caption Contest
I went to an industry event last week. {Big news, right?} I went to an industry event and afterwards, noticed that I was in one of the event “action” photos on my organization’s blog. Remarkably, despite a crazy day and impending thunderstorms, I actually looked half decent in the shot. Suitably impressed, I emailed the photo to […]
A Royal To-Do
Do you remember that I said my office likes to have fun? (A few reminders here, here and here.) Well, we certainly couldn’t let anything as important as the Royal Wedding happen without having our own celebration. So a few mischief makers (and you know that I’m certainly not one of those) put together a little […]
Dealing with Difficult People
I have one of these on my desk: Needless to say, my colleagues have a ton of fun walking into my office and randomly pushing the “That was easy” button. I only wish that every day really was easy. And the other day was just one of those not-so-easy days. Crazy questions, less-than-nice people. I felt […]
Sometimes Patience Pays Off
Three years ago, a colleague gave me an African Violet for Christmas. In the meantime, I’ve faithfully watered my African Violet, repotted it and stripped dead leaves. I’ve cared for it like no other plant I’ve owned. All for no reward whatsoever, other than bright green leaves. That’s right, for three years my African Violet has refused to […]
A Just Becauses For Me!
Speaking of Just Becauses, I had a Just Because land on my desk. I think it’s The Best Card of The Year. Bet you’re wondering what it says inside, aren’t you? Me, too. And it was worth the anticipation! After I finished laughing, I thanked my friend for the levity break and the “thoughtful” card. […]