My Life Interrupted

By Andrea, on February 19th, 2012%

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The goal or theme of writing this blog was how I intended to make sure my life was balanced. I started a new job in October and as a result I have not been writing. I have been very busy at work and learning a great deal, and I did not have much more . . . → Read More: My Life Interrupted

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Vacation musings

By Andrea, on December 20th, 2010%

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We just spent eight days in California.  It was special for a number of reasons.  As we departed, we just beat a big storm that hit Chicago.  Weather at home was 6-16 degrees plus a wind chill.  In California, while not “warm” by most people’s standards, it was 55-65 degrees.  My son got to . . . → Read More: Vacation musings

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I do PR

By Andrea, on August 6th, 2010%

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I think PR is one of the most misunderstood and/or not known professions.  I’ve been asked what I do by friends and family and when I say “PR” the reactions vary but more often than not, I get a blank, somewhat dazed sort of look.  So, then I might offer an explanation of the . . . → Read More: I do PR

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TMI

By Andrea, on July 22nd, 2010%

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I’ve been in various conversations with colleagues about social media and how much information people share.  It seems that “Millennials” are accustomed to being online and posting nearly everything.  However, it has been shown that more employers are checking social networks before making hiring decisions.  All that information can cost people job offers.

Then, . . . → Read More: TMI

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The Council of Dads (Moms)

By Andrea, on July 7th, 2010%

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Dealing with death is not easy and it seems to pop up in our lives when we least expect it.  Seldom are we ready for death but it does often provide a moment to contemplate our lives.  At least, I do.  Since I began my relationship with my husband, he has lost his grandparents, . . . → Read More: The Council of Dads (Moms)

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Worlds Colliding

By Andrea, on July 6th, 2010%

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When I think of Facebook and my collection of friends there, one phrase comes to mind: “Worlds Colliding.”  Over the course of my life, I have moved multiple times.  So there is the simple issue of geography keeping groups separated in my real life.  Jobs came and went and now I am able to . . . → Read More: Worlds Colliding

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