This week's pondering question is: Who has mentored you in your life and what has it meant to your life or career? What is a mentor? I believe it is someone who gives graciously of themselves to help others learn and grow. I will go years back to tell you of my first mentor, my second grade teacher Mrs. Susan Franco. She was a first year teacher who had been a journalist in her past Continue reading
30 October 2011 
Brand from the Core, Then Polish to a Shine!
October 30, 2011 By 9 Comments
If you are able to tie this all together into a captivating story, so much the better. This is what creates an irresistible brand and piques interest in your pursuits. People respond to heartfelt stories, so if you can demonstrate the genesis of how your brand came about and that it was through a natural evolution of who you are, then you could really be onto something special! It will then be Continue reading
28 October 2011 
Ten Inspirational Quotes to Make your Day Positively Shine
October 28, 2011 By 10 Comments
For me, everything is about having a positive attitude! I get asked frequently how I stay positive or what motivates me. I believe that it is a choice that I make everyday to wake up and greet the day with a smile. I love to read and save inspirational quotes that give me something positive to mull over. I'd love to share a few with you. "Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and Continue reading
26 October 2011 
Trippin’ Ways to Get Started with StumbleUpon
October 26, 2011 By 10 Comments
1" Maximize your potential success Save your best material for StumbleUpon. It relies on you starting a fire and sending that spark to people. Create a Stumble and email your list of friends to ask them to Stumble it. Get the ball rolling and get people to vote. Share the wonderful things that you have found on StumbleUpon Using your interests, you will find a treasure trove of interesting Continue reading
24 October 2011 
Ponderings: Creativity ~ What is it and how do you express it?
October 24, 2011 By 15 Comments
“You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ― Maya Angelou This week's pondering question is: What is creativity and how do you express it? To me, creativity is a gift. Something unique and special inside me that bubbles up a dream or imagining which I can turn into a reality. Taking the slightest glimmer of inspiration, I can use words, a camera or art Continue reading
