Posted on July 1st, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
It’s too soon.
Yesterday I got a 2010 calendar in the mail.
A giveaway from a nonprofit.
To make me feel indebted.
So I would send a donation.
But here’s the thing…
It’s barely half way through the year.
I’m not past fireworks yet.
Definitely not thinking 2010 details.
Plus let’s talk about the calendar…
Sure the photos are pretty.
But I don’t use a [...]
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Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
No one saw me - again.
Just tried to participate in another chat on Twitter.
No luck.
No matter what I tried.
I was barred from playing somehow.
I did reach out for help.
@JeffHurt gave me some advice.
Alerted others.
And at least made me feel noticed.
That said, I missed out AGAIN.
It was an interesting discussion.
I made some great comments.
Which no one saw!
I don’t have [...]
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Posted on June 17th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
And no one cared.
An interesting conversation took place on Twitter.
Twitter is an online community.
You communicate 140 characters at a time.
You can follow conversations by using # in front of key words.
I tried to join the conversation.
Used the correct #code.
Saw my tweets (messages) post.
But did not get engaged in the conversation by others.
I know there had [...]
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Posted on June 8th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
With a new twist.
Saturday I helped emcee an awards show.
For the National Investor Relations Institute chapter leaders.
We wanted to spice up the event.
And add a bit of a show.
I interviewed award winners live.
Award submissions would be posted on website.
I asked questions about the secrets of their success.
The real scoop on what worked.
The interviews helped liven up the event.
All [...]
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Posted on June 5th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
I’m not sure.
Today I got a letter from an organization.
There’s a neat opportunity coming to town in a few months.
They are looking for volunteers.
I have to fill out a form if interested.
Okay so far.
I don’t mind showing my interest.
And will fill out a simple form.
Whoops! Hit a snag…
I’m supposed to fill out the form.
And return via [...]
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Posted on May 15th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
I did.
Some professional speaker friends have been playing a game on Facebook.
A six-word challenge.
To put the essence of our speeches in just six words.
It’s an interesting puzzle to play with.
Mine was: “Lead, don’t work. Get more done!”
It boils down what I talk about with volunteer leaders.
Focus on leading others - rather than personally doing all the [...]
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Posted on May 12th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
James and I decided to do a second trip to Mazarro’s Italian Market.
Homemade gelato called our name.
We picked up apricot/walnut/jalapeno glazed chicken for dinner.
And the shopping experience was a blast - again.
There are more than 300 restaurants in the area.
We only had seven nights in town.
And yet, it was worth dedicating two more nights to [...]
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Posted on May 7th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Why not?
Today James and I discovered Mazzarro’s Italian Market.
It’s a foodie heaven.
Made-from-scratch food.
We wanted to try one of everything.
They offered unique combinations.
Edamame coleslaw.
Pumpkin ravioli
And chocolate covered bacon.
We decided to try the bacon.
We like chocolate.
Love bacon.
How would the two taste together?
To our surprise it was tasty.
Gourmet chocolate.
Covering scrumptious bacon.
Sweet on salty - and sort of [...]
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