I Haven’t Written Lately Because Listicles
It’s been a long time since I’ve written a blog post. My paying work picked up its pace over the past several months and the kids are out of school....
Author: aprilgarner1
Working for Yourself (Esteem)
Freelancing is hard. I got a rejection email yesterday, for a project I thought I was perfect for. I was surprised and disappointed. It caused me to question my...
The Balancing Act: How to Stay Focused Working at Home
I love working from home, and I wouldn’t have it any other way, but it comes with its own unique set of challenges. Officing out of the house, I don’...
A 2am Conversation with Jim Morrison
I am awake. Suddenly, two hours into a night’s sleep. I was sleeping soundly, and then I am just awake. And can’t go back to sleep. Perhaps it’...
Who’s Your Squad?
Your “squad,” according to Jason, is any person or thing with which you feel a particular kinship. You can always count on your squad to comfort and...
Building Your Business…or Not
I originally posted this on my personal site, but it’s actually more of a business post on gaining a little perspective. This is not about working harder,...
When They Were Young
When my children were babies and toddlers, people would often tell me, “Cherish these years. They go by too fast.” But, there were many times when I...
Two Tools For Your Small Business: Simplicity and Intuition
I don’t normally make New Year’s resolutions, but this year, I made an exception. My personal goals for the year are to to focus on simplicity and l...
Why Do I Like This?
Recently, my kids decided they no longer wanted to share a room and were ready for their own space. As is my nature, I was both wistful at their growing up and ...
LGBTQ – Get Comfortable
I’ve got something to say, and I’m kind of angry about it, so, warning: this is a bit of a rant. Recently, I have had several interactions with folk...