I’m on track to write 50,000 words for the second month in a row (and I’m not counting blog posts!). And I’m off track and behind on just about every other aspect of life. It’s going to take some adjustment … Continue reading →
Thing 7 is about professional organizations (or organisations if you’re British). I’m kind of between organizations right now since I’m kind of between professions right now. I’m still a member of the Missouri Library Association. Here’s a shout out for … Continue reading →
Still playing catch up in the Continuing Professional Development 23 Things program. Next up, Thing 6: Online networks. This post asks us to think about and experiment with social online networks like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. I’ve been on all three for years, … Continue reading →
I’ve fallen way behind on the Continuing Professional Development program, cpd 23, 23 Things for Professional Development. I’ll aim to catch up this week. Next up, Thing 5 – Reflective Practice. Reflective writing is not a new practice for me. I … Continue reading →
The first discussion topic for the newly-formed BAND, Bloggers’ Alliance of Nonfiction Devotees, is up at Sophisticated Dorkiness, BAND July Discussion: What’s Your Favorite Type of Nonfiction?: What is one of your favorite types of nonfiction to read? OR What is … Continue reading →
Today is a very special Monday because the Bloggers’ Alliance of Nonfiction Devotees has been announced. Our main activity, at least to start, is a monthly discussion topic. The first discussion question will be posed tomorrow by Kim at Sophisticated … Continue reading →
This week’s topic for the Continuing Professional Development program, cpd23 covers three tools for staying current, Thing 4: Current awareness – Twitter, RSS and Pushnote. I was an earlier user of both RSS and Twitter, but haven’t tried Pushnote. As … Continue reading →
A couple of books that I reviewed recently go on sale today: Book Review: The Stocked Kitchen by Sarah Kallio and Stacey Krastins Book Review: The Very Thought of You by Rosie Alison Speaking of publication dates, I got a … Continue reading →
I did it! I posted on my blog every day in June. My intent from the beginning of my blog in January was to post every day. But this is the first month I’ve achieved that goal. Frequent posts were helped by … Continue reading →
Starting a new blog in January included some careful thinking about my personal brand, but six months in is a good time to evaluate how things are going. The Continuing Professional Development program cpd23 this week is up to Thing … Continue reading →