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Yesterday marked the one-week point since the hysterectomy. I’ve always believed that there is good to be found in any situation. Here are a few thoughts after one week: A good support system is a must. But it’s crucial to actually let them help. I don’t like being physically dependent on others and I feel [...]
I’m having major surgery this coming Monday. A hysterectomy, to be exact. Not too long ago, I had a minor procedure that involved a biopsy and they found some abnormal cells. Not cancer, but precancerous. For any cancer survivor, the word precancerous is actually code for Cut. It. Out. Of. Me. Now. So I may [...]
I’ve recently begun blogging with Memphis Connect, described as a place where diverse, city-shaping Memphians discuss the opportunities, organizations and activities that inspire them to make Memphis home. (from Memphis Connect Web site.) The site was launched in March 2009 by The Leadership Academy and is the brainchild of communications director Elizabeth Lemmonds. I’ll contribute [...]
Today someone offered me a piece of a chocolate donut … and it made me cry. I spent this morning at Manna House in midtown Memphis, which offers hospitality, showers, change of clothes, coffee and rest to area homeless persons. After we served coffee, provided showers and dispensed basic toiletries, socks and clean clothes, we [...]
I think I might have been a social media geek before social media was cool. Ten years ago I was active in a Yahoo group comprised of Mac-based graphic designers and prepress people. As online relationships started to build, the list became more of a free-for-all where people talked about their personal lives, bashed Windows [...]
iPad2: One Week Later: I know most people do the unboxing post much sooner, bu ... posted on March 19, 2011 
Mobile Marketing Goodness: Chili’s: It's easier than ever to use QR codes in marketing, but ... posted on January 18, 2012 
Social Media Does Not Disconnect Us.: I don't usually rant, but I do reserve the right to. So ... posted on February 14, 2012 
TechCamp Presentation: Put Your Best Foot Forward Online: Last week I posted a teaser for my presentation at Tech ... posted on May 12, 2012 
Technology for Everyone: TechCamp Memphis: I love a good geek conference. Call it an unconference, ... posted on April 11, 2012 
Devotional written for Memphis Center for Urban Theological Studies In 1953, a three-man company set out to create a rust-prevention solvent and degreaser for the aerospace industry. They failed 39 times. On the 40th attempt, they arrived at just the right water displacement formula, which eventually made its way into aerosol cans as the popular [...]
