I went to the party alone. It was the second night of the Altitude Summit (which I was attending on behalf of my company) and the Downton-themed party was billed as a conference highlight. There would be wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a ballroom full of fashionable people eager to network and make small talk. Networking […]
Read More“So what’s new?” During the November and December holidays, throughout our family get-togethers and reunions with friends, this question came up a lot. My husband and I typically said: “Not much.” Then after a pause, we’d try to elaborate: “You know, we’re just working and hanging out with friends and…we’ve gone on a couple hikes […]
Read MoreI’m easing into the new year like it’s a cold swimming pool. Our Christmas tree is still decorated and drying out in the corner of our living room. My new 2016 planner arrived today, just in time for the third week of January. As much as this month is a season of lists (as I […]
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