I love being self-employed. And I love working from my home office. But I sometimes worry I’ll miss out on the full brainstorming experience, or develop creative complacency, or maybe even lose tolerance of people around me. I combat this by regularly working in coffee shops, where the ambience of people everywhere keeps me inspired. And look at […]
where I work
(Not-So) Patiently Waiting
Two months ago my 6-year-old Power Mac G5 died. In computer age, it was a Applesaurus, but, oh, we did so much together. I miss it terribly. Since then I’ve been researching (almost to another death) my next computer. I’ve decided on this delightful iMac with its awesome 27″ display and an additional solid state drive. I’m […]
Holiday Gratitude and Good Wishes
This holiday season brings so much to be thankful for. I’m especially appreciative to everyone who has granted me the honor of working with you this year. It’s been great! To all—May God be with you at Christmastime and the coming New Year!
Social Media Connects Even the Remote
Gotta say, days like today I feel like queen of the world! I get to do work I love and I get to do it out of an eclectic, old house. When I need a break, I simply step outside and immerse myself in God’s wondrous nature. And, like today, when the thermometer reaches the […]
AIGA is Like a Fine Wine
For the past three years, my husband and I have been planting grapes. Each year we add another row and now we’re up to 36 vines of Marquette, Frontenac and Frontenac Gris. As you can see by the one dried, bug-eaten yuck, we still don’t have this viticulture thing fully mastered. But we’re learning. And […]