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Injecting Objectivity

Posted on by lwidmer

What’s on the iPod: Nothing! I’ve gone fishing instead. 🙂 I’m north right now, hopefully catching large fish instead of inventing stories about ones that got away. Before I left, I interviewed company risk people for an article on odd risks. One in particular was a woman from the NRA. She shared some incredible stories…

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Technology Fail

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What’s on the iPod: Brain Damage by Pink Floyd Rabbit! Daughter and I will be driving north right after her dental appointment today. It will be so nice to see the parents, and to see the “neighbors” at the other cottages along the river. They become part of your heart, and  another reason why a…

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Monthly Assessment: July 2012

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What’s on the iPod:  Sweeter by Gavin DeGraw Some months I just can’t stand making myself accountable for my earnings and marketing. This, however, is not one of those months. It was a month in which I’d met my target earnings before the middle of the month. What is usually the slowest time of the…

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Serenity Now!

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What’s on the iPod: In Your Light by Gotye The best thing – maybe the only thing – about working hard all weekend is when you actually accomplish something. We finished painting the guest bedroom. Once we sanded, moved out furniture, painted the ceiling, and decided on colors, we knocked out the painting in just…

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Six Things Meditation Taught Me About Freelancing

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What’s on the iPod: I’m Shakin’ by Jack White If you missed Writers Worth this year, good news: I have a freebie for you. Yep — FREE. When you sign up for the semi-regular, infrequent newsletter I send out, you get a free PDF version of all the posts from this year’s celebration in one…

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Simple Ways to Impress Clients

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What’s on the iPod: Little Boxes by Walk Off the Earth I had something unusual yesterday – a really good day. Okay, maybe it’s not that unusual, but I’m enjoying beyond belief this article I’m working on. The topic — strange risks companies have to deal with. So far, I’ve talked to Procter & Gamble…

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Why They’ll Pay You

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What’s on the iPod: Numb by The Airborne Toxic Event Good day yesterday. The first session of the webinar went well – we had great questions from our attendees! I was glad I talked fast and was done a bit early, because there were plenty of questions to fill up the extra time. If you’re…

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When Time is Short and Projects are Long

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What’s on the iPod: Nothing — no time to listen! Today is the Trade Magazine webinar! If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make your mark in a lucrative industry, sign up here and join us at noon ET/ 9 am PT. You get two sessions plus a free month in the Five Buck…

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Work as Rest

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What’s on the iPod: Keep Yourself Warm by Frightened Rabbit What a productive weekend! First, we headed to New Jersey for a meditation mini-retreat. The weather cooperated — it was a beautiful, cooler day in the high 70s/low 80s with a nice breeze. We were in a Friends meeting house, which was air conditioned, but…

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Random Friday Hoo Haa

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What’s on the iPod: Marry Song by Band of Horses What a day yesterday. I had a talk with a new client, who hired me for immediate work. It’s good, but I’m not getting my main project any closer to completion by taking on more need-it-now work. I spent a few hours after getting their…

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  1. Cathy Miller Avatar
    Cathy Miller

    My random thoughts are:

    I've been physically tired lately and need to find a break.

    I've been questioning my path lately. Connected? Hmmm…

    I am so excited because once more we get to dog-sit my sister's family dog, Kali. I ♥ Kali. ☺

    I wish the heat would go away. Miss my San Diego weather.

    I'm so happy Project Runway is back. ☺

    You wanted random – you got it.

    Have a great weekend, everyone!

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  2. Devon Ellington Avatar
    Devon Ellington

    I had to do a phone interview at 8 AM. Fortunately, we laughed a lot.

    This Mercury Retrograde sucks.

    Hard not to get swept into a negative whirlpool right now, due to other people's stupidity.

    I want to read SHADOW OF NIGHT and forget about everything else — can't put it down!

    I hate transitions, but every time I think I've got it all organized and feel "settled", the universe laughs in my face. Could I please have a year of quiet and stability?

    Enjoy your medication retreat –ooops, I did it, too, unintentionally — our Freudian slips are showing! 😉

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  3. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    Cathy, I ♥ the Runway, too! Love it. Wish I could sew that well! I used to sew, but NEVER at that level!

    Yes, a connection. Go with your heart. 🙂 And if you want San Diego weather, come to Valley Forge — it's a lovely 67 degrees this morning and it's finally WET! 🙂

    Devon, Mercury Retrograde does suck, but it's interesting to see how one gets over the conflicts and speed bumps. I had a few this week that, amazingingly, worked out. I've no idea why or how, but I'm going with it. 🙂

    Hike up that Freudian slip, sister. 😉

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  4. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    Lori, when I got the new Mac, I abruptly shifted from Word 2004 to Word 2011. The 2011 version is so visually cluttered and some basic functions – like inserting a horizontal line – are no longer in the drop down menu. After 6+ months I still have to remember I now need to click the Borders option, then click the Horizontal Line button, which takes me to a limited number of line designs I can choose from. How is that an improvement?

    My random thoughts:

    I'm glad I have no idea what a Mercury Retrograde is, or why it should suck.

    First "cool" day in nearly a month! Low humidity, cool breeze….and finally temps below 90.

    Dogs are weird, but lovable.

    I'm getting tired of eating the same salads, wraps, etc…but don't want to cook. Need to find more hot weather food options.

    After sis-in-law told me how strong it is, I REALLY want to try London Butter nail polish. But at $14/bottle, I might start with a basecoat and topcoat since good ones will make any polish wear longer.

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  5. Gabriella F. Avatar
    Gabriella F.

    OK, I'll play! Here are my random thoughts:

    I love my hometown friends, too. We're right now planning a four-day weekend at a rental home on a lake in Michigan between us; they're in Ann Arbor, and I'm in Chicago, and we all bring our dogs (I think it's safe to infer that I love dogs, especially my goofball).

    Terribly slow week workwise, but I've had a gangbusters year, so I'm sort of rolling with it.

    I used to love Project Runway, but its allure has faded for me. I was somewhat unimpressed with AllStars, especially some of the people they picked and who made it much further than they should have. I've TiVo'd last night's episode, but I'm leaning toward not watching this season.

    I'm joyful at this weather, Paula! Windows are open, and I'm going to take the beast for a nice, long walk this afternoon. THIS is what summer's supposed to be like!

    I've been feeling goodwill toward others lately. Been very zen and laid back. I like it!

    Speaking of tech problems, my damn wifi keeps failing like a dropped cell phone call. No idea why. So irritating!

    Random enough for you? Have a great weekend!

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  6. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    Gabriella – you're even cooler than we are. It's upper 80s here now, low humidity, slight breeze – so refreshing.

    Since you're in Chicago, Gabriella I wanted to ask: did you hear about Y-Me shutting down? My sister's one of the volunteer/peer counselors trying to help revive it. So we're trying to spread the word through Chicago and beyond. (If you prefer to reply via e-mail – Lori has my address)

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  7. Gabriella F. Avatar
    Gabriella F.

    Yes, Paula. My condo started out at 75 degrees and stuck there most of the day. Now my thermostat says 77, and there's a glorious breeze. Wonderful!

    Yes, I heard about the Y-Me shutting down. The news article I saw said that organizers like your sister were hoping to reopen. What did you need help spreading the word on–the closing or attempts to revive it? Let me know. Lori has my email, too, if you want to discuss in more depth.

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  8. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    Gabriella – I'll forward more to you via Lori, but just in case anyone else is interested….

    My sister and the other former Y-Me peer counselors are trying to build a base of followers who can help them reach a lot of people quickly – once they have plans to announce. Grassroots marketing in the digital age.

    This is why my Twitter followers will see me mentioning my sister on Twitter fairly frequently in coming days!

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  9. allena Avatar
    allena

    I just signed up for a Coursera on Sci Fi and Fantasy through UM! RIGHT BEFORE I CAME TO YOUR BLOG!! (great minds, etc) I'm also considering one on modern and contemporary poetry through UV.

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