The Top Ten Mistakes Solo-preneurs Make In Business
The entrepreneurial spirit runs wild in us creative types. Whether web designer, artist, or coach – the possibility of freedom and self-generated income is so appealing! However, many get quickly burnt-out and disillusioned on this path. That’s because no one teaches us how to have a business AND be creative all at once. It’s quite…
How to Make Your Life A Drama Free Zone
One of the hardest things I ever had to admit was that I was a total drama queen. And one of the best things I ever did was to give up my crown and step down from that throne. That’s because drama – with all of its he-said-she-said, self-righteous anger, and done-me-wrong stories – is…
The Shadow Effect – DVD Review
I saw that Debbie Ford, Deepak Chopra, and Marianne Williamson were featured in this informational movie. That peeked my interest. I respect all of those people and value their opinions, even if I don’t always agree with them. I watched the trailer on youtube. (click here) Okay, now I knew I had to see this…
Jersey Shore
Image via Wikipedia I’m going to the Jersey Shore. My mind is only on seeing the ocean, dipping my feet in the water and taking a deep breath. I’ve been working a long time without a break. Here’s a little advice: take care of yourself first. Take the time you need to recharge. If the…
Advice to a Young Woman
Image via Wikipedia Dear Diary, Week One: He’s really cute. He’s got that perfect hair and cute dimple. He holds my hand in public! He makes sure everyone knows we are together. He wants to hear all my conversations with my girlfriends. We do EVERYTHING together. How lucky am I? Week Two: Maybe he’s right,…
Wordless
Content In A Cottage calls it wordless Wednesday. Ahhh .. a few short words. Pics taken at the fair and around the farm (see the tall corn!). Thanks for visiting Debworks! Got a minute? Know anyone who is looking to workshift? I’m interviewing! Visit http://www.debrareneebrown.com
Time
Image via Wikipedia It’s important to manage your time. If you’re like me, you are doing four things at once and trying to keep all the balls in the air. I am not a good juggler. That’s Lesson Number One. Know What You Are Good At. I am good at talking to people, following a…
Dead Fish
I just read an article online at the Globe Gazette. It said cleaning products dumped into a creek in Cedar Rapids are killing the fish. It was the employees from the nearby Harding Middle School dumping the cleaning products into the creek. (here’s the article) Come on people — why do we continue to use…
County Fair Rules!
I spent the day at the fair. I walked around and took pictures. I volunteered for 3 hours at the Democratic booth (you don’t live for 30 years in Chicago and leave as anything other than a Democrat). I had a light repast (hamburger, Doritos and a Pepsi – plus real homemade ice cream using…
Franklin County 150th Fair Parade
We live in Franklin County Iowa, population a little over 10,000 people. Most of them were at the 150th Celebration of the Fair Parade today. We had 169 different vehicles in the parade. That’s huge! Deb took over 450 photos. Here’s just a handful. Past and future queens. Aren’t they beautiful? Anyone from the county…