I'll let you in on a little secret. I care. Despite the determined, hard outward exterior I sometimes put on, words get to me. When someone directs hatefulness toward me or a loved one, I take it to heart. I will brood on it, spending way too much time trying to think if I did... Continue Reading →
Things to Do Besides Worry
I confess. I let the beginning of Lent slip right past me. I let all of the busyness of life take priority. I didn't commit to giving anything up or to taking on any positive habits. I didn't even recognize Ash Wednesday. Then came coronavirus. All around us, life as we know it is coming... Continue Reading →
In Cycling and Public Relations, Visibility is Key
As I steered my road bike toward the intersection, I noticed the driver of an oncoming SUV was clearly more engaged in her phone conversation than on the stop sign she was approaching. Sure enough, she barely tapped her brakes before barreling through. Luckily, I was paying attention, and hit the brakes just in time... Continue Reading →
In my love/hate relationship with Facebook, hate wins (aka Why I’m Breaking Up With FB)
About a month ago, I received a call from my mother. Mom: "(Name) saw on Facebook where you posted something saying that you were a proud mother of a gay son." Me: "Mom, first of all, I have no idea what you're talking about. Second, if that were true, while I would still be a... Continue Reading →
To Tweet or Not to Tweet: That is NOT the Question
As a public relations professional, I am expected to have multiple tools in my communications arsenal -- the ability to write, edit, present, create, strategize, and of course, "do" social media. These days, without an online presence, you might as well send your message via smoke signal or chisel it on a cave wall.... Continue Reading →
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