One of the great things about reading all of the time is that I typically pick up books I like. I know where to look for recommendations (such as Sarah's Bookshelves) and have a few favorite genres, including inspirational memoirs by women who have made it big in their careers. That's why I was excited to pick up #GirlBoss by Sophia Amoruso. It has all the makings of a … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2016
“The water is very green and has a sweet taste” – Helen Oyeyemi
I recently read an article written by a guy who read an article about how Gwyneth Paltrow swears that drinking a green juice in the morning gives her more energy than drinking coffee. I am an avid, unapologetic coffee drinker. I drink one cup every morning but sometimes that cup is the size of a big gulp (in my defense, most of the time it’s the size of my normal coffee mug). … [Read more...]
The State of the Union – A Summary
In case you missed it, President Obama gave his final State of the Union address on January 12, 2016. He started out by joking that he would keep it short for those who need to get back to Iowa and thanking Speaker Ryan for his work, then launched into a commanding speech in which he let loose a litany of criticisms, including the Republican presidential … [Read more...]
5 Easy Ways to Build Backlinks NOW (Plus Infographic!)
If you're at all concerned about your site's SEO and how it ranks in search engine visibility, then you probably know already know who is linking to you and that you need to build backlinks. Backlinks, or links on other sites that link to your own, are an important component of any strategy aimed at increasing site traffic and online credibility. In short, more links … [Read more...]
‘The Thank You Economy’ and Why Manners Matter
In the town where I was born there was this great, locally owned Ace Hardware store. It was owned by the same family for as long as I could remember and they knew everyone and everything that was happening in town. My grandparents were frequent customers because they lived a few doors down and while I don't know that they were all friends, they certainly had a sense of … [Read more...]