On Words and Business

In case you missed it, yesterday (the last Monday in January) was Bubble Wrap appreciation day. Some sort of silly, sort of addictive fun for those of us who don’t work in the business.

Enjoy Bubble Pop, in case you don’t have any bubble wrap on hand to pop in celebration

Librarian: Craig Buthod, Director, Louisville (KY) Free Public Library

Color: Pantone 15-5519 Turquoise

China: Tiger (starting Feb 14)

Finance Minister: Korn Chatikavanij, Thailand

1. My clients–who respect me, my time, and my abilities and are all lovely people I enjoy working with
2. My audience–who seem to like reading what I write, which means a lot to me
3. Work I enjoy–each time I take on a new type of project or new subject area, I learn and grow
4. A work life that can’t be beat–working for myself means I have both the best and worst boss ever, but it’s still great
5. Supportive friends and family–who work around the weirdness that working for oneself occasions from time to time

Did you know that this week (June 21-27) is National Lightning Safety week?

When thunder roars, go indoors.

Visit the National Weather Service site and learn all about it.

This is one use for the internet I really appreciate and have fun with–learning about all the obscure or unusual holidays, celebrations, or commemorations.

The Kindergarten - 7th grade winner of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Evelope Art Contest.

Click on the image to see all the winners!

Today is a day to celebrate discoveries and voyages of all kinds.

Because you never really know where they’ll lead.