While in a restaurant drive-thru recently, I noticed two bumper stickers on the vehicle in front of me. I couldn’t resist photographing the bumper stickers and sharing them with you. Interesting, huh? … [Read more...]
10 Organizational Tips for Graduate Students Getting their Ph.D.
Organizing and planning are two of my greatest strengths. I can see the “big picture” and break it down into the necessary tasks to bring it to life. These skills were particularly helpful when I was pursuing my doctorate. Think this is no big … [Read more...]
17 Life Lessons from Linnie
A friend was scheduled to speak to a group of graduate students and wanted to share pearls of wisdoms with them. When she asked for my thoughts, I wholeheartedly shared my life lessons with her and asked her to pay them forward to the graduate … [Read more...]
Community College Fundraising: The Good, Bad and Ugly
I had the pleasure of working with community colleges for more than eight years, during which I led public relations, marketing and fundraising efforts and reported to community college presidents. Was the work rewarding? Absolutely! Was it … [Read more...]
Getting to Know 7 African-American Female Authors and Communicators in Virginia
I love many things, including Fridays, like-minded women, good food and great advice. A networking luncheon and seminar featuring African-American women authors and communicators allowed me to experience all of these things – within a three-hour … [Read more...]