After 72 years, the Light is finally going out

By on September 14th, 2009 In Uncategorized

The longest running television show is airing its final episodes this week.  After a 72-year run, that began on the radio, Guiding Light is coming to an end. By the time the show ends, the various characters will have made it through 15,762 television episodes. When it debuted on the radio on Jan. 25, 1937, [...]

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PR crisis skills help with family crises too

By on September 8th, 2009 In Uncategorized

I’m in the middle of a family crisis.  I tried to plan for it, but when you’re up against a mother-daughter dynamic, it’s not as easy as dealing with a high-tech executive. Did all I could ahead of time, knowing the inevitable.    Picture an 85-year-old woman in a house she’s lived in since 1965, with [...]

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Are you a PR stereotype?

By on August 28th, 2009 In Uncategorized

Do you find when people discover that you’re in public relations, they make automatic, stereotypical assumptions about you?   Here are some of the comments and questions I’ve heard: Oh, you must love to plan parties! Can you help me promote my restaurant/hair salon/husband’s business? You remember me, don’t you?  We met 6 months ago.  You’re in [...]

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Award to recognize former Girl Scouts

By on August 25th, 2009 In Uncategorized

The 15th Annual World Awards Celebration to recognize best in female accomplishments. Each year, the Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council selections seven outstanding Arizona women who are now leaders in their profession and/or community and who were involved with Girl Scouting in their youth. These women exemplify the power and influence of Girl Scouting. More than [...]

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Angry mobs or a groundswell we may or may not like?

By on August 10th, 2009 In Uncategorized

It’s one thing to cheer on when citizens take to the streets with hand-made signs, or shout from the rooftops to voice their protest in Iran and other parts of the world. It’s a different story when people do it here, as we have seen in the angry sign-carrying mobs showing up to protest healthcare [...]

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Warning! Preggo Paranoia Post

By on August 6th, 2009 In Uncategorized

I’ve had many restless nights of sleep lately.  The fact that I have a very active baby in my belly has me tossing and turning just as much as the stress and worry I have for my business. You see, I am an Indie. Its just me, my computer and my cellphone in my home [...]

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