The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress, asks Americans, wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day, to pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute. … [Read more...]
Only 7 Days…
When tragedy hits, we're reminded how quickly things can change. When we're stuck in a rut, though, we tend to see time move along much more slowly. Last fall I visit my parents in Central New York. I always take pictures - lots of them - but this trip I was particularly drawn to a certain tree that stands outside my old school. It wasn't until after a week that I realized … [Read more...]
Here’s What I Grabbed on Prime Day (and what I still really, really want)
Let's be honest. Prime Day is likely much more about Amazon getting Prime Membership signups than selling lots of goods. After all, many of the Prime Day deals I found didn't topple over the 20% off mark. I did, however, find a few gems that I really needed for the office. What I ordered... I only placed a handful of orders. At the top of the list was an Echo Dot for the … [Read more...]
5 Deals to Grab on Prime Day
Amazon's third annual Prime Day kicks off early, at 9PM EST on Monday, July 10th. The event gives us 30 hours to grab some of the best deals ever found online. Not an Amazon Prime member? You can sign up for a 30-day trial and take advantage of Prime Day offerings. Businesses and professionals will find thousands of useful and necessary items. Be sure to act fast, because … [Read more...]
7 Reasons I Can’t Wait for iOS 11
Since we still aren't in a truly compatible world where devices can simply talk with each other, I have to wait for companies like Apple to continue to step up their game. Just think, it was only 10 years ago that Palm users (myself included) regularly beamed contact info directly into another's address book, as well as sent data and applications to and fro. Today, whenever I'm … [Read more...]
6 Cool Benefits of Playing Pokemon Go
We work. We play. If we don't do both, we'll wind up either broke or miserable. That's why when Pokemon Go launched the other day, I hopped on board, even though I never really played Pokemon previously. I am aware of the potential hazards of playing this game, which requires one move about in the real world. There are already reports of injuries as a result of people … [Read more...]
8 Days and No Checked Bags
While packing for a trip to Upstate New York to see my parents, I took my time selecting what would go and what would stay at home. The end result was a small rolling carry on and a large purse. For eight days. The process of narrowing down what I needed actually took me about three hours, but I gained so much more back as a result. And, no, I didn't pack so light I need … [Read more...]
Bill Weiland – A Tribute to a Man Who Truly Helped Shape the Success of Small Business Ecommerce
Today I'm a bit of a multi-tasker. When I was younger, I thought multitasking was the ideal way to get a lot done. Turns out it just made everything take longer, and certainly not with best quality as a result. But, today, I'm working on my final slides for International Ecommerce Day, as I'll be presenting on the topic of ecommerce conversions. I'm doing it alongside dealing … [Read more...]
Feeling Carefree!
After a 10-day work trip to Arizona (I still have to write about that), I flew to Upstate New York to see my family. It was my first real vacation in nearly 10 years - by real, I mean it lasted more than three days. A week, actually. And while I had a few things to wrap up while sitting at my parent's kitchen table, the days were mostly filled walking, enjoying the outdoors … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss those Short-Lived Big Moments
I'm still in Arizona. Yesterday it hit 114 degrees. Even with only 22% humidity, it was unbearable! I was able to hop outside for a few moments to be taken in by this beautiful sunset. The unique cloud pattern was mesmerizing. And in less than a minute, that perfect sight was gone. I shot this pic with my iPhone 6+. It is untouched. I'm not a pro photographer, but I'm … [Read more...]
He’s Gone. May His Message Be Heard by All.
As I write this, I just received word that a local musician - a friend, a father, a family man by every sense of the word - has lost his battle with melanoma. I was fortunate to be able to volunteer for a fundraising event last year, hosted at BackStreets Sports Bar in beautiful Cape Coral, Florida. It was the first time I "really" met Dale, because we'd actually taken the time … [Read more...]
Want to Be More Productive? Take More Breaks…
Ever sit down at the desk with the intent to spend 10 minutes updating something, only to find yourself still working some two hours later? Yeah, me too. The more we work without breaks, the less we actually get done. That's science... frequent breaks make us more focused and productive. I used to take a five minute break every hour. After starting my quest to get healthier, … [Read more...]