Happy Friday, which is also National Pretzel Day (yum!), National Hairball Awareness Day (I don’t know how you could be unaware if you have a cat, but okay), and a day off from work. I have to burn through some…
Wordless Wednesday 2024: Week 17
(still working on the newsletter link)
A work trip to San Diego
TNP is a membership association and one of the things that associations typically do is have a big annual conference. Attendees learn new things, network, see the sights of a city that’s newish to them, and everyone has a blast….
Friday 5: Gemini
Happy Friday, which is also National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day (I must do this), National Amaretto Day (yes!), and TNP’s annual post-conference day off, which is why I’m blogging in the daytime. What does my day off entail?…
Wordless Wednesday 2024: Week 16
Random thoughts on a weekend
ONE I was wandering the web and I saw this phrase on someone’s website advertising their speaking services: We live in a sin stained world… And I felt sad for her, because what a terrible way to see things. YES,…
Friday 5: Ladies and Gentlemen, take my advice
Happy Friday, which is also National Only Child Day (no comment), National Grilled Cheese Day, and day 0 of TNP’s Annual Conference in San Diego. Day 0 is our term for the day the pre-conference courses occur. The big shindig…
A non poli-sci wonk’s attempt at term limits
We in the USA have a bit of a problem with politicians staying in their elected positions for way too long. The presidency has a two-term limit (thank God) but if you’re in Congress? It can be a lifetime job….
Wordless Wednesday 2024: Week 15
February and March cards
My February cards were a riff off of my Valentine cards, but I’m not as pleased with them. The card fronts are comprised of a die cut rose stamped with purple ink adhered to embossed white card stock with a…
Friday 5: Earthquake edition
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