Pain Can be a Good Thing
It’s not often I create a post just to share someone else’s thoughts (that’s what Twitter is for, right?), but one of my favorite authors wrote a piece recently that really spoke to me. “…I’ve learned the only way life can actually get better is if I face reality, face my mistakes and liabilities and somehow correct or at least acknowledge them.” (full post here) How true is it that very often our first reaction to mistakes and shortcomings is to place the blame on something, someone, or some circumstance rather that just simply acknowledge that yup, it...
Read MoreIGG Software Donating Sales to Vermont Disaster Relief
It’s always great to see a company reaching out. If you’ve read my previous posts on managing a budget and switching to iBank, you’ll know I’m a fan of IGG Software and their iBank software. Below is a press release from the company and how they’re giving back in the wake of Hurricane Irene. Now is as good of a time as any to switch to great software, and to help out in the process. IGG SOFTWARE PLEDGES ONE-DAY SALES REVENUE TO VERMONT DISASTER RELIEF Matching Donation Also Promised To Benefit Community Relief Efforts (PUTNEY, VT) — In the aftermath of...
Read MoreIdentifying Misinformation
Lifehacker is one of my favorite blogs to follow, as they offer tips and tricks that span the range of topics from technology and deals to cooking and hacks to home-projects. They just published a post entitled, “How To Identify and Avoid Spreading Misinformation, Myths, and Urban Legends on the Internet.” Click on the article name above for the full read. In the wake of one of the bigger news events in recent history, it’s a great idea to consider – and ties in very well with a previous post I wrote about Blogging and the Public...
Read MoreExpectations
“When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are. And when you stop expecting material possessions to complete you, you’d be surprised at how much pleasure you get in material possessions. And when you stop expecting God to end all your troubles, you’d be surprised how much you like spending time with God.” ~ Donald Miller, from his book, “A Million Miles in a Thousand...
Read MoreThe Balance Beam
It’s been a little while since my last post, with the busyness of life and work taking its hold on me. During this time, I’ve found that I’ve had many philosophical discussions with myself. Whether this is good or bad, we can figure out another day, but my point is that in times of busyness, I think it’s good to question why. “Question everything” is a statement my generation is comfortable with. The problem lies with where that questioning takes us. Beyond just simply questioning, one must approach the Why discussion with the purpose of objectively...
Read MoreSocial Media – Connect!
