The EVO Conference I attended last weekend got me thinking a lot about the women who have influenced me and made me the woman I am today. I have been priveleged to have known many, many tremendously strong women, but I keep coming back to the same five. Over the next few weeks, I’m going… [Read More]
Archives for June 2010
It’s hard to convey because words aren’t enough – EVO wrap-up
I’ve been back from the Evolution of Women in Social Media (EVO) conference for three full days and have been trying hard to digest all of the incredible depth and simple awesomeness that was the conference. It’s a bit hard to find the words to even describe it to you. I was there for work. … [Read More]
Is someone smoking crack? Awesome nomination for BlogLuxe.
Last night I was checking my email before going to bed and low and behold, there was an email informing me that I was nominated for a BlogLuxe award. HOLD THE PHONE! I have no chance in hell of winning, but I am so unbelieveably flattered I can’t stand it. I’m in the same category… [Read More]
First Class All the Way
You know those movies where the country farm girl comes to the BIG city and can’t believe her eyes at all the wonderment around her? Yeah, that’s me today, sitting in first class on my way to Utah for the EVO Conference. Now, let’s get one thing straight. I do not normally sit in first… [Read More]
A Typical Night at the Lane Household
I work in a pretty busy, hectic industry. No day is the same and I feel like we’re always running toward the next awesome project or event. But nothing is quite as hectic as the hour and a half between picking up my son at school and putting him to bed. It’s utter chaos almost… [Read More]
Weekly Appreciations
My husband is out playing poker and the house is quiet, so I thought it was a good time to write my weekly appreciations list. 1) I am so thankful that I have a “handy” husband. Our washer stopped working two days ago and he figured out what was wrong. Now tonight after spending a whopping $10… [Read More]
I’m Face to Face with My Own Mortality
I’ve started this post a million times. But then I get a knot stuck in my throat and a pain in my gut and I can’t continue. I know it will be good for me to pour this out. I know I’ll feel better just having publicly acknowledged this…but, it’s a very scary thing. I… [Read More]
Better for Me but Bad for Bug
Dear Tuesday,I have to thank you for listening to my earlier words. You certainly were much nicer to me today than Monday. However, did you just take all of the negative energy and transfer it to my son? He certainly had a no good, very bad day. First, he had to have a finger prick… [Read More]
Dear Tuesday
My darling Tuesday, I have a request.It’s a simple one really, but very important. I need you to be nice to me. Your brother, Monday, was not. In fact, he teased and berated me most of the day.Oh, there were bright spots, sure. He seemed to let up toward the end of the day. I… [Read More]
Social Media Bootcamp – It’s On!
I am pretty excited about tomorrow. I’ve been asked to sit on a panel during Social Media Bootcamp sponsored by the Triangle American Marketing Association with some awesome social media gurus. We’ll be discussing Crucial Connections: Effective social media and blogger outreach and engagement. I hope I’m able to provide some insight, particularly on the… [Read More]