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As I blog into 2012, it’s important to reflect on what I hope to achieve with my blog this year. First, blogging is a personal practice where I reflect on work and ideas that intrigue me.  The act of blogging … Continue reading

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2011 in review – Thanks WordPress!

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.  It’s been great to review the stats they generated including the top 5 referring sites, top blog posts, searches by visitors and more.  Thanks WordPress for all … Continue reading

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Reflections of a home-based consultant living on the edge of the woods

“Be patient.  Good things come to those who wait.” This is the Chinese fortune cookie wisdom I received Sunday night after eating out in a town nearby.  The town of 10,000 people is the hub of the region I live … Continue reading

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Websites that make me laugh

Have you ever had a technology failure during a major presentation or even a minor one? I was surfing the web and found a hilarious site that shares cartoons on social media and a bit about its evolution.   It’s great … Continue reading

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Northern Voice is happening May 13-14

Have you ever been to a conference where you interacted with great people, were exposed to new and innovative ideas and left feeling energized and inspired?  This is Northern Voice! On Friday May 13th, Sylvia Currie and I will be … Continue reading

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3 Bears and Random Postings

I was inspired to reinvigorate my blog after the fantastic Northern Voice conference.  There was a fascinating session on if blogging is dead that has led me to believe that no- it’s not dead.  Blogging has a purpose.  For me … Continue reading

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Blogging for Reflection

In my courses, I teach that blogging is an effective reflective practice. This quick clip summarizes the beauty of blogging – regardless if people read your blog!

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On a blog hiatus

The last couple months have been keeping me busy and my blogging has suffered. I am somewhat disappointed to have let it slide but I have been having so much fun offline… and this is helping to relieve the guilt … Continue reading

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Communities and Network Connections Launch

 Have you ever felt that technology and the internet are always one step ahead?  Over the last few days I have dipped my toe in new waters and discovered a world of internet collaboration options.  I have linked my blog … Continue reading

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I think I am a xenophilia

I just read a great blog entry on the connections between homophily, serendipity and xenophilia.  Given I didn’t quite know what all these actually meant prior to reading, it was very informative. The article describes homophily as: “Homophily” is a … Continue reading

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