Posts for "community"


Customer Satisfaction in an Instant Society

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
May 17, 2012 at 9:29 am
The Internet has made it even easier for us to live in a material world. You can buy anything from a cute purse, to an old stadium seat, with the click of a mouse or the swipe ... (more)

Gratitude to Strangers

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
April 12, 2012 at 9:46 am
Every day, our lives intersect with people we don’t know. Sometimes, only for a second. But, even these chance meetings can impact our days. The truth is that all of our ... (more)

Giving Props

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
March 20, 2012 at 9:14 am
There are so many people in this world who do amazing things every day, and don’t get recognized for it. So, I wanted to take the opportunity to give props to those who deserve ... (more)

Bees with Guns (and Electric Fences)

From Primary Position
March 15, 2012 at 9:03 am
My post about shooting bears a few days ago has seen a pretty big response. And a few emails asking me to explain myself. So here goes..BeesBees aren’t sexy and they aren’t ... (more)

Birthday

From Small Hands, Big Ideas
March 14, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Yesterday was my birthday. There has been a tradition that my mom likes to joke about, in which, every year on my birthday I cry. Every since I was probably 5. It’s usually ... (more)

If You Want Fierce Loyalty, You Need To Be Fiercely Loyal First

From Danny Brown
March 2, 2012 at 10:00 am
Loyalty. A funny concept. One that can mean so many different things to different people at different times. Sports teams have loyalty from their fans. Well, the true ones do. ... (more)

Can I Get a Visual?

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
February 28, 2012 at 12:55 pm
Approximately 65% of the population consists of visual learners. I am definitely one of them. You can explain something to me all you want, and I’ll probably get the gist ... (more)

How To Be Generous with Your Writing Community

From Freelancedom
February 14, 2012 at 11:58 am
Over at Project Happily Ever After, my blogger-buddy Alisa Bowman wrote a post I’m absolutely smitten with: How to Put the Love Back in Valentine’s Day. In it, she ... (more)

Community: The Crucial Ingredient To Freelance Writing Success

From Freelancedom
February 10, 2012 at 1:38 pm
I like working alone. I prefer fuzzy slippers to pantyhose. And my commute these days is fantastic. But these aren’t the only reasons I chose freelancedom. I’m an ... (more)

Righting Wrongs

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
February 9, 2012 at 10:47 am
I just finished reading an awesome book. There was one quote from the main character that really resonated with me. She says: “I’m sorry, but I don’t get it. ... (more)

Lost and Floating on the Open Sea

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
January 31, 2012 at 10:27 am
I have a confession to make…I’m lost. My brain feels like it’s on the fritz most days, and I’m having trouble focusing. I know I’m not where I want ... (more)

Three Years!

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
January 26, 2012 at 10:50 am
Tomorrow is this my three year “blogoversary.”  I can’t believe this little box of chocolates has been around for three years! This year has been amazing and ... (more)

I Created a Pinterest Board for Word Nerds Because Why Not?

From Freelancedom
January 24, 2012 at 4:07 pm
I know it seems as if all I do lately is futz around on various social media platforms. But I swear to you. I’m getting shit done. It’s just that… I’m always ... (more)

Sharing Your Barbies and Your Content, Too

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
January 19, 2012 at 10:57 am
When we’re little, one of the first lessons our parents teach us is the importance of sharing. Young minds are initially suspicious of this concept…Why would I want ... (more)

Reaching Critical Mass Through Social Media

From Pigs Don't Fly
January 17, 2012 at 6:58 am
It seems like even the laggard brands are now finding their way on Facebook. And what better way to kick things off than running a big promotion with a big prize.Wrong.Brands are ... (more)

Guest Post: 5 Online Communities for Writers

From The Urban Muse
January 6, 2012 at 4:50 pm
By Kimberly Wilson You’ve been wracking your brain for story ideas for hours. You have a host of half-baked ideas written in a notebook, but what you really want is someone ... (more)

6,000 Jews in a Christmasy Hotel

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
December 22, 2011 at 10:42 am
Last week, I had the pleasure of working at a convention in the DC area. The URJ Biennial is a gathering of  Reform Jews filled with learning, planning, singing, praying, and ... (more)

Top 10 Jobs That Give Back Year Round

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
December 6, 2011 at 4:00 pm
With the holiday season upon us, now is a time that many Americans feel inspired to help others in their community who are in need. According to Volunteering in America, about ... (more)

Carnegie Hall Internship: Community and Professional Programs, Weill Music Institute

From Emerging Leaders of New York Arts
December 2, 2011 at 6:19 pm
Carnegie Hall is looking for an intern to join two programs at the Weill Music Institute. Please see the description below and share. Internship Community and Professional Programs ... (more)

A Reminder to Be Conscious of Those Around Us

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
December 1, 2011 at 10:26 am
Sometimes we get so consumed with what we have to get done, that we forget the people around us. There’s a well-known quote about being kind to everyone you meet because ... (more)

Don’t Forget To Thank Your Writing Partner

From Freelancedom
November 24, 2011 at 4:34 am
Earlier this week, I sent query letters out to four literary agents. This was a big step for me. I’d been dreaming of becoming a published author since the age of 5 and, ... (more)

People Power

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
November 8, 2011 at 10:40 am
I love stories; writing them, telling them, listening to them. It’s through our stories that we learn about each other and develop connections. Storytelling is also a great ... (more)

Internet People I Admire

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
November 3, 2011 at 9:44 am
There is so much content on the Internet, that sometimes it’s hard to know what to read. I’ve built up my Google Reader based mostly on suggestions from friends and ... (more)

Crappy Day? Tell Me About It.

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
November 1, 2011 at 9:00 am
The other day, someone I follow tweeted this post from Peter Shankman. It’s called How to Have a Crappy Day and Not Piss Off the Rest of the World. Overall, I think it’s ... (more)

My Personal Branding Breakfast Club

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
October 20, 2011 at 5:30 am
I had the pleasure of spending an entire day recently at a local coffee shop due to a power outage at my office.   As you may have guessed, the mere thought of being without ... (more)