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Author: lwidmer

The Process

Posted on June 29, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: You Wreck Me by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Super day yesterday. I finished a case study, an article, and got the sidebar nearly complete. Also, I took two client calls — one that sorted out future payment arrangements and another that outlined ongoing work and potential retainer arrangements. I was…

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Forging Ahead

Posted on June 28, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Farther Down by Neon Trees What a nice birthday! I didn’t stay off the computer entirely — in fact, I spent more time on it than planned thanks to an unauthorized install of a Conduit search engine onto my computer when I downloaded an MP3 file converter software program. I uninstalled…

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Bring on the Cake

Posted on June 27, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: My Fault by Imagine Dragons Today is a holiday for me — it’s my birthday. My intention is to do no work whatsoever, but that may not be possible entirely. Still, I’m going to enjoy the sun and the summer before it disappears entirely. I’ve been stuck inside working so much…

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When Words Repeat

Posted on June 26, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Helpless by Neon Trees I had a slower paced day yesterday and was glad for it. Since returning from Canada, I’ve been on fast forward. It was nice to have things to do, but not so much that I had to chart it all to remember it. I picked up a…

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Creating Client Partnerships

Posted on June 25, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Better Together by Jack Johnson There’s something about that song on a summer day, isn’t there? Well, there’s something about Jack Johnson on a summer day — any song. His island life just rolls like waves through his lyrics. The start of a busy, but not crazy week. I have an…

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Things That Make My Head Explode: Part Nine

Posted on June 22, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Freebird by Lynyrd Skynyrd (oh yes, it is!) What a hot day yesterday! I’d love to say I was able to get outside and enjoy it, but as it happened, I had an interview at 2 and I spent the morning researching a sidebar for an article. It took two hours…

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Truth in Your Own Advertising

Posted on June 21, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Unbelievable by Diamond Rio Today is absolutely one of my favorite days. I look forward to it every year – it’s the longest day! That sun will be out (and in this case, blazing hot) until late. So will I. Once I get this work pile whipped under control, I’m giving…

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Things I Learned from Movie Mistakes

Posted on June 20, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on Pandora: Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae Yesterday was another day of loads of work and loads of prioritizing. I framed in the next article, conducted two interviews, worked on client communications plans, collaborated on another client project, researched client blog ideas, and signed a NDA for another client project. Yet…

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Following Directions

Posted on June 19, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Beautiful Day by U2 One article done! Amen. It was the smallest of the four, but one that had the most limitations. Two vendors, two parts. Ugh. That ties my hands, but hopefully I was able to keep it somewhat vendor neutral (not sure how that’s possible!). I sent out a…

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Mondays and Marathons

Posted on June 18, 2012 by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Swim Until You Can’t See Land by Frightened Rabbit It was another busy weekend for me. Saturday I hopped in the car with my daughter and we headed to the nursery. We made the mistake of starting at Lowe’s. She wanted to buy window boxes and plants, and I know they…

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  1. Cathy Miller Avatar
    Cathy Miller
    June 18, 2012

    Remember when there was a rumor that June was slow for freelancers? Sounds like you couldn't prove it by us.

    The weekend was emotional. First, our dog-sitting for our favorite family member, Kali (my sister's family dog,) came to an end. There's something so special about opening a door and being greeted by an excited, jumping up and down, living being – no matter how short a time you're gone. 🙂

    Then Father's Day had me missing my dad who passed in 2007. It doesn't help that the weeks leading up to has your Inbox flooded with don't forget Dad marketings.

    This week is busy finishing up two case studies, starting another, ghostwriting an article, working on a white paper, and whatever else I'm forgetting at the moment.

    Beats the alternative. Have a great week, everyone!

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  2. Wade Finnegan Avatar
    Wade Finnegan
    June 18, 2012

    I love how the both of you are so busy. It gives me hope that someday I'll be in the same boat. Having work is a great thing and will help you get through the dog days of summer. Have a great week everyone.

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  3. Paula Avatar
    Paula
    June 18, 2012

    Cathy – after a decade or so the "don't forget Dad" ads (and for me the "don't forget Mom" ads as well) almost stop registering. I tend to notice the Mother's Day ones more, since I was a kid when Mom died so the loss still feels more acute on those days Mom's birthday was also mid-May, so that probably doesn't help either.

    I actually thought Father's Day was the week before, so yesterday when I saw lots of Happy Father's Day messages on Twitter I realized why almost no one was returning calls or e-mails yesterday, LOL.

    My weekend was slow. It was too hot to paint or do yardwork Saturday, and I wasn't feeling 100% (working theory: the egg I used in the batch of veggie burgers I made Friday may have gone bad when the fridge thermostat was broken). Late Saturday afternoon I watched Bringing up Baby, watched a little HGTV, then watched The Prestige…I might write about TV but I'm not used to watching it for most of a day. It was so boring. I didn't accomplish a thing – not acceptable for someone raised with the Scandinavian work ethic.

    Sunday I felt a little better, but not quite 100%, but I did laundry, read the paper, called an elderly family friend who I try to check up on at least once a week, started reading a book, changed the sheets. Little things, but at least I felt as if I accomplished something.

    I'm planning for a light workload for a few days. I have one article to write this week, but the next three days will be physically and mentally challening – forecast highs are 97, 95 and 93, with increasing humidity. The "cool off" will be 87 on Thursday and Friday. Not fun without any AC. I'll manage – been through longer and hotter heatwaves – but I hope my dog can cope. She's had AC her entire life and is, well, a bit of a princess about creature comforts… I know I get grumpy with it's hot and I can't cool off, so I can imagine how grouchy Doggie Lily will be!

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  4. Gabriella F. Avatar
    Gabriella F.
    June 18, 2012

    I had the opposite weekend, Lori. I worked to get a project done Saturday morning, and from then on, it was relaxing–meaning meeting up with friends for lunch, then zoning out on bad TV (Storage Wars and North Woods Law) and reading an entire book. I needed that!

    Be careful of that mint, Lori. One of our neighbors planted it in our yard, and it took over. We finally pulled it all out because it choked everything else to death.

    Cathy, at the beginning, I thought your sister's dog had died. Thank goodness it just went home! I, too, know the joy of exuberant dog love. 🙂

    Paula, I'm in the same boat as you when it comes to this week's heat. My poor beast doesn't tolerate heat well at all. But at least he starts the day cooling off in the lake. That helps–for a while.

    I also have one more busy week, and then it's a little less of a hectic pace. But I refuse to complain about work. As Cathy said, it beats the alternative.

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  5. Devon Ellington Avatar
    Devon Ellington
    June 18, 2012

    I love Franklinia. Definitely worth the work.

    I just landed a six week article gig — one per week — at a rate I'm happy with, starting this week. Waiting for a ghost writing contract/deposit to arrive, and marketing my new release and upcoming workshops. Also, ran into technical difficulties getting my short story release out, but working with webhost to fix that –should be up late today.

    Thanks for the info on the light — will look into it.

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  6. Lori Avatar
    Lori
    June 18, 2012

    Cathy, I remember that rumor! Wonder why people still think we're in the midst of a recession? I'm swamped!

    Sorry about your losing "custody" of the pup. It's an empty spot, isn't it? And I'm very sorry Father's Day made you sad. I'm clinging like Saran Wrap to my parents these days as I watch them get older.

    Wade, has summer officially started for you? If so, yippee! Time to get those queries out (actually, two weeks ago would have been ideal). You of all people should have no trouble getting a business going.

    Paula, that sucks. I think marketing has become so saturated around these "holidays" that it's a turn off even if your parents are still around. I'm tired of being pressured to buy crap they don't want.

    Bad eggs! Ewww. That would ruin a weekend! Hope you're feeling better.

    Gabriella, if only that mint would spread! We have lemon balm, which is the gardeners version of kudzu vine, I swear. I've ripped out tons of it, yet there it is, reseeding every damn place I look. Even the marjoram went nuts on me! I'm not averse to hacking it down to size.

    But mint….ah, mint juleps. Minted sauces. Mint in my water….. 🙂

    The Franklinia is getting a nice gravel base for drainage, Devon. We're not going to lose it if we can help it.

    Congrats on the gig! And much luck on the light bulb fix — mine was a piece of cake. Five minutes. I hope it's the same for yours.

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  7. Cathy Miller Avatar
    Cathy Miller
    June 18, 2012

    See why I love this community? 🙂

    Wade-you definitely will be.

    Paula-it is getting easier to ignore those email marketings. The 1st few years I would burst into tears at card shops around Father's day.

    Gabriella-LOL! Sorry to give you the scare. Kali is very much alive & kicking. She's a real cutie.

    Lori-good plan – treasure the moments.

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  8. Paula Avatar
    Paula
    June 18, 2012

    Thanks, Lori, I'm much better now. Yesterday I was markedly improved and today I feel back to normal – just really warm. (Good news – the AC I wanted went on sale and I have one reserved…now I just need to find a carpenter or handyman who can build it in so I can use it!)

    Funny how the mint, lemon balm, and the garlic mustard that's invade yards around here all sound so good, but are very invasive.

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