For day seven of the Best of Blog Challenge 2009 we’re supposed to describe the best blog “find” of the year. I have to detail two blogs that I love that I didn’t know existed before 2009. Zen Habits by Leo Babauta and The Bloggess by Jenny Lawson. I found Zen Habits after finding Leo [...]
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So, today in the Best of Blog Challenge 2009, the topic, as betrayed by my title, is the best workshop or conference I attended this year. For me, this is EASY. I only attended one but it was fantastic! I attended BarCamp Nashville at the Cadillac Ranch in downtown Nashville on October 17. What is [...]
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For today’s topic in Gwen Bell’s Best of Blog 2009 Challenge is your best night out. Did it involve friends or family? What was the highlight of the night? After giving this topic careful consideration I have to report that over the past year there haven’t been any nights that stand above the rest. But, [...]
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Early this year, I picked up the book The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. I had hoped to have read it by now. In fact, I did start to read it. But, life got in the way and I have yet to pick it back up and finish it. What is stopping me? Procrastination. Plain [...]
The best restaurant experience I’ve had in 2009 involves my favorite “fastfood joint”: In-N-Out Burger. You see, living in Tennessee for all of it’s positve benefits, includes one SERIOUS detraction. No In-N-Out Burger joints!! I’ll let that tragic news properly settle into your conscious! I’ll wait. Are you as horrified by this news as I [...]
As the first installment of the Best of Blog Challenge 2009, the question is: What was your best trip of 2009? For me, this is kind of a trick question. On the one hand, I had an awesome trip to California from Tennessee to both connect with friends but more importantly, to meet up with [...]
Tomorrow, I begin something new. A look back, a reflection of where I’ve been in 2009 and where I’m going in the future. This was inspired by Gwen Bell and her blog post/challenge: The Best of Blog 2009 Challenge. I’ve never done anything like this before. I’m excited to start. Especially since it will be [...]
Ok, so after a day, I have the first part of my “birthday” Kiva loaning program in place. I have established a Kiva “team” – Team Forty Five. Thru this team, we can loan money and choose which entrepreneurs to receive it. If you join my team, you will have full control of who you [...]
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My forty fifth birthday is now only five days away. I have wanted to do something, to start something that could help make a difference in the lives of others a world away. I am fortunate to live in the United States of America. In spite of our many problems, whether they be political, social, [...]
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I have a lot to be thankful for. I have good health, generally. I have a good job. I have a home. I have friends. And, I have my family. However, the thing I am MOST thankful for, the thing that means the most in my life is my daughter, Stephanie. I have posted about [...]
