Dear Pinners…

I love Pinterest. I really do.

I signed up with the intent to carefully monitor my activity. But after the first two weeks, that’s gone out the window. Now, over a month later, next to facebook and my blog, Pinterest holds my digital interest more than any other website.

It’s my own personal, public digital clipping source. If I had to clip magazines to get all the information my Pinterest boards hold, I’d be able to pay my utilities with the paper recycling cash.

But I have a bone to pick with other Pinners, and it’s this: cite your source!read the rest. . .

Sweeten my tea and share:

I Lied to Myself… But Not Anymore!

I used to lie to myself. A lot. I used to let others define who I was, who I wasn’t, who I should be, where I came from… I used to let others define me.

The problem is, that was the problem.

Lately, I’ve been remembering these things. I don’t really know why. But I’m embarrassed for my past. For the legacy I’ve left for my family, for the friends I’ve lost, for the bosses I’ve failed. For the successes I never reached. For the go-with-the-flow mentality that wasn’t so smart to begin with.

It’s one thing to be … read the rest. . .

Sweeten my tea and share:

The Unemployment Cookbook (and the Giveaway!)

It’s here! Well, practically. It’s being published as I type this.

I am, of course, talking about this:

Nice teaser, huh? Like that artwork? I’m in love with it.

But not as much in love as I am with this:

That’s my logo. For my company.
How stinking lucky am I?!

I know, right?!

The past few months have been so blurry; and the last week even more so. I can’t believe what I’ve accomplished.

Of course, this isn’t just about me. This has been a family affair from the get-go. My mom and Dot have always encouraged the … read the rest. . .

Sweeten my tea and share: