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Mother Nature Cannot Burst Pink Bubble
Mother Nature did her best to disrupt the 2025 San Diego 3-Day Walk for the Cure. But even a Level Three Atmospheric River could not burst the Pink...
My Perfectly Imperfect Steps to Another 3-Day
How is it possible that we are in November? My 22nd 3-Day Walk for the Cure is a little more than a week and a half away. Yikes! As I typically say...
3-Day Book Close to the Finish Line
Recently, I saw a video of a baby crawling contest that took place at a WNBA halftime show. You've probably seen these contests before. Moms put...
Book Review: Business Writing With Heart
Business writing receives its fair share of hits. So awful Too boring Out of touch Lynn Gaertner-Johnston's new book, Business Writing With Heart: How to Build Great Work Relationships One Message at a Time shares all that is good about professional business writing....
The Freelancer Pricing Guide I Wish I Had
For my non-freelancing readers, pardon my departure into the freelancer world. Then again, if you have been thinking about joining that world, read on. I first met Jake Poinier online, like most of my freelancing chums, but he was going by a different name – Dr....
The Business Writing Book I Wish I Wrote
There is a reason Lynn Gaertner-Johnston's blog pops up in the #1 Google spot when you type business writing. She's good. Lynn is the founder of Syntax Training It's a company that offers business writing courses for managers and employees Lynn also...
Taking Baby Steps to a Writing Goal
A favorite mantra I tell myself is - even baby steps move you forward. Unfortunately, when it comes to publishing my first book, my baby phase extends far beyond the norm. So, I finally put on my big girl pants and set out a plan to get my book published in 2025. Has...
The Positive Pursuit
The pursuit of all things positive is strewn with obstacles. The current political environment Daily life frustrations (like lousy customer service, stressed-out family and friends) Compounded by a history of bad experiences Even the most committed Pollyanna-types...
Do You Judge Too Quickly?
We all judge. At times, it seems we cannot help ourselves. On social media, it’s an international sport. But what if we tried to stop? Think about it. We judge even the most inconsequential elements of life. The clothes people wear Their hair, weight, or the skin they...
3-Day Book Close to the Finish Line
Recently, I saw a video of a baby crawling contest that took place at a WNBA halftime show. You've probably seen these contests before. Moms put their baby down on the opposite end of the court from them. Then each mom cajoles, pleads, and begs their baby to crawl to...
A Slow Follow-up to 3-Day Walk
My annual 3-Day, 60-Mile Walk knows two speeds - fleeting and gone. The time leading up to my departure to my beloved former home in San Diego is jam-packed. Coordination of which family members will be here (and when) for Momcare Preparing meals to freeze for said...
Old Lady Walking Closer to 60 Miles
Penny & Me at 2023 San Diego 3-Day Every year, this Old Lady Walking adds challenges to walking 60 miles. Old age or just life? Maybe both. But I am getting excited to strap on my MBT sandals and walk in my 21st anniversary of the 3-Day, 60-Mile Walk for the Cure....
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