A day in the life

Pictures have always been a part of our family. It was not unusual to have lighting equipment handy, and "just one more" were (and still are) famous last words. I thought every family took as many pictures as we did, but as I got older, I found out we were the exception. My friends' families … Continue reading A day in the life

Internships: It’s up to you

I was at a monthly PRSA meeting, and the conversation at my table turned to internships. Several people were concerned that Gen Y just didn’t get the value of an internship. Some had interviewed potential candidates, only to find students unmotivated to do the work, or uninterested because the position was unpaid. Wikipedia describes an … Continue reading Internships: It’s up to you

Digital photos…from 1970s and 80s

I recently received my life on DVD. No, not a made-for-TV movie, although I think Ashley Judd would portray me quite well. I sent my photos from the 1970s, 80s and early 90s to scanmyphotos.com. Lots of people worried that these precious moments caught on camera would get lost in the mail, or somehow get … Continue reading Digital photos…from 1970s and 80s

What we can learn about branding from Mad Men

An article titled "What Real Mad Men and Women can Learn from the TV show was posted on Forbes.com, and it's a good reminder that brands who are authentic are the ones that survive. With all the conflicting messages, cluttered internet ads and our need to have instant gratification, we can't help but change our … Continue reading What we can learn about branding from Mad Men

Joining the masses…voluntarily

I resigned from my job today. This is probably the worst time in the history of the world to voluntarily leave a job, given millions of people have been laid off in the last year. And maybe it was. But I just wasn’t being true to myself…I wasn’t happy. I see you rolling your eyes … Continue reading Joining the masses…voluntarily