Wow. A kickoff to an annual day of recognition for one campaign, a dedicated fundraising effort on a primetime TV show watched by nearly 40 million people, and the beginnings of a new flagship campaign — all in one week — all the combined efforts of the wonderful people I work with. My About pageContinue reading “Full disclosure: plugs for my work & colleagues”
Monthly Archives: February 2010
How do we know what’s “best” for us?
When it comes time to make life-altering decisions, sometimes, the facts are clear, the options are A or B, 1 or 2, this or that. The decision itself may not be easy, but at least all the data is there, and it’s just making that final choice. But what about when everything isn’t clear? WhatContinue reading “How do we know what’s “best” for us?”
The things we need to hear
If you take a minute and think about all of the everyday phrases uttered by the people in your life, they might appear ordinary and lack luster. Good morning, good night, have a great weekend, I miss you, I love you, great job, congratulations, thanks, you’re amazing…it can go on and on. One might thinkContinue reading “The things we need to hear”
Snow days then…and snow days now.
Ten years ago or so, a snow day in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a great thing. Yay!! I would scream at the top of my lungs as I finally saw Loveland City Schools – Closed, scroll across the bottom of the local newscast. (Insert that ripping sound a record makes when you stop it quickly.) WhoContinue reading “Snow days then…and snow days now.”
First you make a roux…
Those words were ingrained in me as I grew up, watching my mom and my grandparents cook gumbo, red beans and rice, other Cajun deliciosities. It was simple: flour and oil of equal portions, on medium-high heat. Stir until golden brown, and it starts to get thick. Never step away from a roux. It’s yourContinue reading “First you make a roux…”
Jenna Sauber 