Category Archives: Reading

Virtual Fashion Affair

First, let me say it: I cheated on Modcloth (if you’re not familiar with Modcloth, this is a great intro post) with Chicwish. Let me explain this sordid affair from the beginning. I stumbled across Chicwish while reading a blog. … Continue reading →

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Finding your joy and finding your purpose – Pages of a Career Journal

“I’ve had my trials and tribulations,” he says. He’d always been in and out of kitchens: “It’s always been close to my heart.” But he struggled with addiction and ended up in jail. When he got out, his work experience … Continue reading →

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Health and Happiness

You Don’t Get Anywhere in Life By Sitting Still I bought myself a treadmill . Yes, I am a runner. I know some in the running community will consider this machine blasphemes, but I don’t care. I enjoy running indoors as … Continue reading →

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Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries

The little sliver of paper fluttered out my journal “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries An Australian Jessica Fletcher at her crime solving (and sexual) peak!” I quickly logged on my library website thinking it would be a great time to find … Continue reading →

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Has office attire become too casual? What Do You Wear to Work?

In a previous tech job, the company’s team-building manager pulled me aside the day before our off-site. “Just wanted to let you know tomorrow’s activities require some running around. You’re always so well-dressed, but it will be a jeans-and-sneakers type … Continue reading →

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