Let’s talk about websites and malware. I have spent the last three days fighting some malware that got into some websites that I built. Well, actually, I spent 6 hours fighting it and the last 24 hours cleaning up the mess it made. It all started Saturday when I received a text from a client…
Category: Work
On Technical Innovation, the 40 Hour Workweek, and the Invisible Working Mom
It’s been a pretty good run for me lately as far as business goes. After a bit of a dry spell in May, I have a pretty good amount of work coming in. I’ve just resolved that May is up there with December in terms of trying to get anyone to do anything. Who knew…
My Computer Shit the Bed, So Here’s a Cookie Recipe and Digital Management Advice
Anyone who’s talked to either myself or my husband knows that we’re really annoyed this weekend. It isn’t at tourists coming into our beautiful city and getting two drunk on one of the two scenic rivers here. It isn’t our precious baby who’s smile melts us into itty bitty pieces every time he gives us…
How I’m Working at Home with a Newborn (And what Tools I’m Using to Make Life Easier)
I’ve been a Work at Home Mom (WAHM) for a bit over a month now. I subtract the month I took off after the kiddo was born, because I genuinely took that time off. I then did two weeks of part time, just to feel out if a schedule was going to develop. Thankfully, one…
On Noisy Baby Toys and User Focused Design
Had some ol’ Aggie friends visit from Houston last weekend. I’ve always considered myself fortunate to have them in my life. One of their moms sent this really cute rattle over that blurs the line between old school wooden toys and modern day sleek and minimalist design. It’s in a sort monochromatic color scheme; light…
On Birth and Taxes
Let me be clear that when I refer to birth in this piece – I am referring to the birth of a new business. Also that I may have fudged up on my taxes. Not enough to cripple me, but quite enough to anger me, frustrated me, and ponder if the American Dream is even…
Kick Your Year Off in Gratitude
I am pleased to announce that I, along with many other business owners, adversity survivors, thought leaders, and inspiration curators, have collaborated in a helpful tool for a better life. Introducing Live in Gratitude Daily, a once-a-day read for an entire year sure to make you more grateful, happier, and empowered. This book will be…