Posts by Carol Ross
How Dreams Mix With Real Life
I dreamt that I had a conversation with Barry Meyer. I hadn’t seen him in years. His face looked just like I remembered it—boyish and bright, hair combed neatly. I noticed that he had grown. I felt short, looking up at his face at the top of a tall body. He was at least a…
Read MoreThanksgiving Day, 2008
Photo by clarity Yes, it’s Turkey Day in the U.S. Or if you are like my vegetarian neighbors, it’s Tofurkey Day (tofu in the shape fo a turkey.) Between watching Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and baking a few things to take to the afternoon gathering of siblings, parents, nieces and nephews, and assorted friends, I’m…
Read More500 Posts and Counting
Last week, I published my 500th post. I’m struck by how large this number sounds and by how the journey was not about overwhelm, but enjoying every moment. 500 times of sitting down at my laptop, writing about something that mattered to me. 500 times of feeling the satisfaction of articulating whatever is rolling around…
Read MoreHow To Get Exactly What You Want for Christmas
Gift season is upon us. In my extended family, in addition to exchanging holiday gifts, we have nine birthdays that we celebrate between Thanksgiving and Christmas. That doesn’t even count my husband and sons. Quite honestly, I find the females in the family much easier to buy for. My nieces always enjoy my gifts and…
Read MoreSocial Media: Adventures in Boundary Crossing
For a glimpse into the world of social media gurus, check out my posting on attending the Thin Air Summit in Denver. My thoughts and feelings before attending the conference: Will I fit in? High anxiety: What if I’m stuck in a room full of geeks? A sense of adventure: What will I learn and…
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