Blog | May 17, 2012 | 4 Comments

[I've missed you]

Through lack of planning and a series of technology roadblocks, I wasn’t able to properly engage with my blog and Facebook communities during a recent trip. And I missed all of you!

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Blog | Apr 20, 2012 | 8 Comments

[the young and the restless online]

Have you ever been rickrolled? Can you generate memes? Do you download mashups? Don’t worry if none of this makes sense. It just means you’re old.

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Blog | Apr 13, 2012 | 2 Comments

[what’s your communication context?]

Are you a “high-context” or “low-context” communicator? No idea what that means? Read on—I think you’ll find this very interesting.

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Blog | Mar 30, 2012 | 2 Comments

[an editor's dilemma]

I recently faced a new challenge in my business. A client asked me to edit a very personal essay written by his wife. Here’s how I tried to rise to the challenge and become a kinder, gentler editor.

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Blog | Mar 23, 2012 | 6 Comments

[project purgatory]

Despite having what started as firm, and even rushed, schedules, several of my recent projects have drifted into a sort of purgatory. (Or do I mean limbo?) Is there really a double standard for freelancers and clients when it comes to deadlines?

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Blog | Mar 16, 2012 | 2 Comments

[you are a philanthropist]

So you’re not rich! If you give anything to charity–time, talent, or treasure–you still call yourself a philanthropist. And it might be time to change your mindset about giving.

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Blog | Mar 9, 2012 | 4 Comments

[i joined the freelancers union]

Recently, I read a post by one of my favorite bloggers, Princess Jones Curtis, in which she exhorted us to join the Freelancers Union. Here’s why I took her suggestion.

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Blog | Feb 17, 2012 | 1 Comment

[3 things you don't know about me]

What three things would I not know about you just from looking at you? We’re always told that first impressions count, but it’s a lot better to keep an open mind.

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Blog | Feb 1, 2012 | 2 Comments

[the rich are different]

Based on some very savvy advice from a wealthy supporter of a local nonprofit, I’ve dramatically changed my ideas about how to write fundraising appeals for major gifts ($10,000 and over).

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Blog | Jan 13, 2012 | 2 Comments

[respectful communication: some guidelines]

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