Posted on August 30th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
Tripped by risky action.
Today I got a request to do a survey.
From an organization I belong to.
Asked social media questions.
And questions to determine member values.
What was the problem?
Three questions didn’t work.
The survey was not set properly.
Data would be meaningless.
I tried to help.
Shot the staff person in charge an email around 8 AM.
Perhaps she could change [...]
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Posted on August 29th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
My sweet Raindrop
It was a lazy Sunday.
I was tired from a week in LA.
Spent Thursday and Friday digging out.
Yesterday road-tripping to see in-laws.
Today was my day.
I slept in late.
Spent the morning chatting on the porch.
Made a scrumptious brunch with Chez James.
By afternoon I was ready for a nap.
James was running an errand.
The room was cool.
The couch [...]
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Posted on August 27th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
Score: Bugs 2 - Cynthia 0
Yesterday James and I sat on our front porch.
It was mid-afternoon.
We were catching up on my week on the road.
I wore pink-flowered lounge pants.
Raindrop was on the grass in front of us.
Started to chase a bee.
I yelled at her to leave it alone.
Wrong move.
The bee heard my voice and [...]
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Posted on August 25th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
It works pretty well.
This year I’m part of ASAE’s Fundraising Team for the new ASAE Foundation.
I’m excited.
I spent the last three years on the research committee.
Got an insider’s perspective to ASAE’s research process.
This year I’m raising money to pay for the research.
It’s a stretch for me.
Never been on a formal fundraising team before.
(Don’t [...]
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Posted on August 23rd, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
At ASAE’s Beyond Diversity session.
I walked in the door.
Was escorted to the left.
Greeted warmly.
Offered refreshments.
Saw five participants at back of room.
Nose to wall.
Required to stand.
Ignored.
The program started.
Those in the back were required to still stand.
One chair given to the five to share.
But not allowed to turn around or sit down.
The presentation continued.
The information was [...]
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Posted on August 22nd, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
Hmmm…
I’m at ASAE’s annual meeting in LA.
Picked up my name badge.
Was given a bright orange holder.
To show I’m a consultant.
It’s a change.
And I’m feeling the difference.
In the past I got a blue badge holder.
Just an attendee.
With the orange badge, I’m being treated differently.
Some people don’t want to talk to me.
Especially the vendors.
Which is a [...]
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Posted on August 18th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
Coming back is.
It’s been 10 days since I’ve been in the gym.
I had summer flu.
Swollen shut ear.
Lovely exhaustion.
At first I felt anxious.
I wanted to move.
Use my muscles.
In spite of being sick.
And a few days ago it changed.
I eased back into not moving so much.
Felt my hips spreading.
And a sadness followed.
This weekend ASAE’s annual [...]
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Posted on August 16th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
NOW!
I was sick all weekend.
But had to go to the mall.
To get an outfit for upcoming trip.
I fly this Friday.
Walked past a kiosk in the mall.
Saleslady offered a free sample of hand cream.
I declined.
I was focused and on a mission.
She stopped me again.
Asked about my nails.
Assured me it was just a question.
I was not the quickest [...]
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