How tough is it? What do I have to lose? I ask myself these two questions whenever I contemplate a new venture, weigh my responses, and decide. Most of the time these queries serve me well. The trick is predicting the correct outcome. When I explored free Orvis fly-fishing classes my responses of “not too… Continue reading How Not to Win $500,000 for Creating a New Flavored Oreo
My front yard was more purple than green- not a good sign. Creeping Charlie, a low growing ivy like weed with lilac flowers, left his mark like a gang member tagging his turf. Except his turf was literally my turf- my lawn. I had no one to blame but myself. I had perennial flowers tunnel… Continue reading Lawn Zen
I tap the send button on my iPhone launching the required text and photo to my supervisor. Although I could shoot a video of me pouring samples while determining my exact location via the GPS then posting it on Facebook, I don’t. I’m working. As a Consumer Educator or Beer Ambassador for several beer companies,… Continue reading Phubbing Forgiven
It was all Amazon’s idea (not Jeff Bezos’ Amazon’s founder in particular) but his Amazon Kindle Team. I know because that’s who sent me the email. Apparently they live in India. The March email alerted me to a credit deposited to my account due to an antitrust lawsuit regarding price of electronic books. I don’t… Continue reading Coffee Klatch with Gervilyn, Gaddam, and Shivani
I enrolled in the “Steve Martin Teaches Comedy” online Masterclass. The first lessons encouraged students to “observe your thoughts, be inspired,” and assured us that “there is room out there in the world” for what we create. Steve also stated that the class was “nonrefundable and to make the most of it.” My thoughts drifted… Continue reading Make Room for Sissy Ann Jablonski
A Few Choice Words By Anita 