Written by Karen D. Swim A twitter conversation with Rosa Say has resulted in my first guest post for Joyful Jubilant Learning. Joyful Jubiliant Learning is a group blog fueled by an optimistic community of contributors. The theme at JJL this month is Blunderrifix – mistakes, lapses of judgment, screw-ups that have been fixed with [...]
Blog Action Day 2008 – Poverty
October 15, 2008 By 18 Comments
Image via Wikipedia Written by Karen D. Swim In 2007, in the United States alone 37.3 million people were in poverty, across the globe poverty touches nearly 3 billion people. Some may only be in poverty for a period while for others it is chronic and severe. On average, 25,000 people die every day from [...]
5 Sizzling Tips to Fire Up Your Marketing
October 13, 2008 By 18 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim Have you heard the expression “All sizzle and no steak?” It is an old saying that means lots of flash or style but no substance. Sales people are admonished to sell the sizzle not the steak! However, in business, sizzle may attract initial interest but you have to back it [...]
Stress – Screeching Strings or Beautiful Music?
October 10, 2008 By 18 Comments
Image by xeeliz via Flickr Written by Karen D. Swim Stress. Sometimes the mere mention of the word can shoot your blood pressure and heart rate up a few points. However, stress can be good, bad or neutral. The American Institute of Stress has this to say about stress: “Increased stress increases productivity – up [...]
One Less Member of the Posse
October 9, 2008 By 26 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim I called my Dad yesterday and was treated to his usual jovial greeting. Yet, there was something there, a hint of wistfulness or was it sadness? After answering my usual questions about his day, he revealed that his dear friend had passed away. As he related the news, there was [...]
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