Two weeks ago, I wrote about the boost of inspiration that I expected to get from my annual pilgrimage to the Creative Freelancer Conference. As it turns out, I didn’t get what I expected. Usually I leave this conference with a to-do list that’s close to a mile and a half long. But this year,…
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Inspiration, Coming Soon
Next week, I’ll be attending the 4th annual Creative Freelancer Conference in Chicago, and let me tell you, I can’t wait. Sure, CFC teaches lots of useful skills and gives insights into important aspects of small business ownership, but the real value is in the people, the ones who inspire me and kick me in…
A Laptop Bag I Can Love
I don’t usually do the unsolicited product endorsement thing, but I’ve had my Tumi T-Tech Empire Laptop Messenger for more than six months now and I can honestly say that it’s one of the most useful bags that I’ve ever owned. Ever since my favorite, custom Timbuk2 laptop messenger was stolen in 2005, I’ve been…
Meet Me At the Supermarket?
In Philadelphia, there’s a fantastic supermarket chain called Wegmans. In the past six years, every time I’ve visited my Nana, I’ve stopped at the Downingtown location to pick up some grocery basics for her, and every time I’m impressed. It’s enormous, clean and features a fantastic prepared foods section that enables you to pick up…
The Next Big Thing
I had the privilege of watching Dyana Valentine work her instigator magic at the Creative Freelancer Conference last weekend. It’s the second time in three years that I’ve walked away with a Dyana Valentine moment. Two years ago, it was her guidance that helped me to distill my professional pitch from a lengthy ramble to…
No Off Days
Sunday: Plan: 30 minutes of non-run cross training. Completed: 3 mile walk, yoga and strength training. Maybe it was the crazy beauty of Denver, but there was nothing I wanted to do more than be outside and be active. On Sunday, I did the morning walk with the CFC crew, and then came back to…
Classic Acts in Stunning Venues
By some stroke of luck, I managed to score a single ticket in the 18th row of the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater. If you ever have the chance the see either Joe Cocker or Tom Petty live, do it. If you ever have the chance to go to a…
Three Days, Mile High
Thursday: Plan: non-run, cross-training workout. Modification: expected to take the day off. Completed: approximately 1.5 miles of hiking and close to 400 steps. I flew into Denver on Thursday, and by some divine stroke of luck I managed to score a single ticket to the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre,…
Double Workouts, or Maybe I Should Follow the Plan
Tuesday: Plan: An evening track workout with the coaches. Completed: The evening track workout plus an hour of kickboxing. Wednesday: Plan: 30 minutes of non-run workout. Completed: An hour of low-impact, low-speed walking. ~~~~~ I’ve probably already mentioned that the scheduled cross-training (a.k.a. non-running) days of the plan don’t coincide with my Tuesday and Thursday…
Views of the Pacific
Saturday: Plan: 3 “easy” miles. Completed: 3.09 enjoyable but hilly miles. Sunday: Plan: 30 minutes of cross-training. Completed: Two hours of walking around Monterey Bay Aquarium, hoisting a 30-pound preschooler. When we planned our impromptu trip to Pacific Grove on Friday afternoon, I had initially planned that I would run at home before we hit…