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What Your Clients Want (and Deserve)
What I’m reading: Gilian the Dreamer by Neil MunroWhat’s on the iPod: Small Town by John Mellencamp Nice day yesterday – I actually had enough work to keep me busy through the day. It was refreshing. And now I feel back on task. And of course, I’m fretting imaginary deadlines. I have an interview this…
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Worthy Tip: This Job, Not That Job
What’s on the iPod: Jersey Girl by Bruce Springsteen A new month, eh? I know it’s not January 1st, but even December 1st can be a turning point. Hey, in my world, turning points occur on November 6th, March 19th, July 23rd, etc. I’m going to say it – every day is a new chance…
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Monthly Assessment: November 2010
What I’m reading: The Maytrees by Annie DillardWhat’s on the iPod: The One Who Loves You Most by Brett Dennen If agony had a physical presence, it would be my career this past month. I knew things would be slow post-surgery, post-vacation, and post-house guest visits. At a standstill? I never expected that. I had…
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Today’s Second Post: A Response to a DS Question
What’s on the iPod: Evil is Alive and Well by Jakob Dylan You know how much I hate returning to the same old argument. But a comment left on this thread today pretty much has me revisiting and reopening old wounds. Mind you, the comment started out with a rational attempt at clearing the air,…
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The Push is On
What’s on the iPod: January Wedding by The Avett Brothers I hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend. Ours was spent with my youngest at her off-campus house in western PA. She made an incredible meal, and we spent the day with her and my parents. Then we went to see Harry Potter. It rained,…
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When Breaking Up is Easy to Do
What I’m reading downstairs: The Maytrees by Annie DillardWhat’s on the iPod: Mercury by Scott Blasey Sometimes, making those tough decisions becomes that much easier. I’d been building toward cutting a client loose for a variety of reasons (not just price), and I’d resolved to do so within the next few weeks. Then a minor…
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What I’m Thankful For
What’s on the daughter’s iPod: Love the Way You Lie by Eminem with Rihanna I didn’t think I’d have time to post today, but the turkey is in the oven and we’re waiting for when the rest goes into production. My youngest is doing her first holiday meal, so we traveled to share the day…
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Boredom and Creativity
What I’m still reading upstairs: Me Talk Pretty One Day by David SedarisWhat’s on the iPod: Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen How bored can a working person get? If you’ve worked in an office, you’ve been there. Nothing at ALL on your desk and you’re forced to look busy lest you send the message that…
