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This is where I share my thoughts, ruminations, and musings on technology, media, life, motherhood, and everything in between. It’s a little bit chaotic, but that’s because real life isn’t neat, tidy, or social media perfect.

A fresh start

A fresh start

Sometimes, we all just need a fresh start. A refresh, as it may be. Let's be honest with ourselves. How many times have we said during the midst of a stressful week that we're looking forward to the weekend for a chance to refresh and recharge our batteries? Probably more times than any of us would like to admit. This is my fresh start. Today, I relaunch and refresh my site and blog and ...
PodCamp: Where content, community and creativity combine

PodCamp: Where content, community and creativity combine

We’re less than a month away from another PodCamp event ... this time in my new hometown of Nashville. And I’m excited. This is the second year I’ve been a part of the PodCamp Nashville planning crew ... and the second consecutive Nashville Camp I’ve served as marketing coordinator. BarCamp (more for programmers, developers and the like, held in the fall here in Nashville) is a great event. ...
A happy anniversary

A happy anniversary

And so it’s April 4. It was a year ago, on this very day, that I received a phone call that I don’t think anyone can truly say they are prepared for – that I was being laid off.Read A happy anniversary
Why storytelling still matters

Why storytelling still matters

Earlier this week, I was asked about my writing style. “What types of writing are you most comfortable with?” they asked me. Over the years, I’ve come up with a very simple answer to this question. I’ve done a lot of different types of writing in my career, from reporting to opinion to marketing, public relations and social media. And they all boil down to the same answer. I like to ...
Doing something

Doing something

Sometimes, all it takes is a nudge. When that nudge comes from someone well-known, who you have a great deal of respect for, that nudge becomes more than just a simple “hey, you might want to think about this.” It becomes, “hey, you need to do something about this.” So, here I am. Read Doing something
Life lessons from a snowstorm

Life lessons from a snowstorm

I was fortunate enough to be able to travel back to Pennsylvania for the holidays again this year. While I’m not a huge fan of flying, it’s a short flight I’m willing to take. The family time, the Christmas Eve services, all that yummy food … I wouldn’t miss any of that for the world. The one thing I could go without though? The snow. This year, however, the weather had other plans. One ...