Apparently, the last time I blogged regularly (at least here) was in 2010. Since then, I’ve led big projects, taken a few career detours, raised kids, managed teams, launched campaigns, and kept learning along the way. I didn’t stop thinking about the work. I just stopped writing about it here.
How community college changed my life
I risk dating myself somewhat by posting this, but this was one of the biggest achievements of my life. Thirty years ago, I graduated from Lord Fairfax, now Laurel Ridge Community College in Middletown, VA, summa cum laude. I was named Outstanding Graduate of my class and was one of two recipients of the Beulah McGovern Science Award.
Hello, Numan
April 19–26, 2001 Hello, Numan Gary Numan didn’t really go anywhere, but he’s back all the same. by Helen H. Thompson Rise and shiner: Dark lord Gary Numan. “Ohh, Gary Numan,” nods one of the uninitiated. “Didn’t he write that ‘Short People’ tune?” Nah. Different Newman. But this Numan is also largely remembered for one…
Information Overload
An overflowing in-box is a sign that you’re not processing things into your organizational system efficiently. (originally published at AdvisorToday.com, November 2006) Whether you’re dealing with mail, email, voicemail, memos, forms, or any other physical or virtual “pile-able” materials, the best filing system in the world will not help you if you can’t get the…
Adventures in Nats fandom
Last night I was honored to be invited to the Nats Clubhouse Social, a gathering of folks whose social media and blogging presence help the Nationals get more visibility. I’ve run a fan page for Jayson Werth on FB for 7 years, and was lamenting to a couple of people that I wasn’t sure what my next Nats social persona was going to be now that Jayson’s moved on.
That time I gave a speech when I wasn’t yet in fourth grade
People have often commented on how comfortable I am in speaking roles. What most people don’t know is that I gave my first speech when I was 8 years old. I revisited this yesterday at Thanksgiving, spent with a friend. It turned out her dad had worked at the same place my dad had, though…