One advantage of self-employment is that you can set your own hours. Our grandson came to stay with us last week, and I gave myself lots of time off while he was here. One of our activities was backyard science experiments with water, and we learned a few things about science and videos, while having fun.
Author: Debra Dalgleish
Problems With Ad Blockers
Do you use an ad blocker in your browser? Recently, I got fed up with pop-up ads, while looking for recipes – are cooking sites the worst? So, I installed an ad blocker add on, and things did not go well.
Bad Subtitles Do Not Spark Joy
A few months ago, I borrowed the Marie Kondo book, Tidying Up, from the online library, after hearing so much about it. There was a long wait for the book, so lots of other people must have heard about it too. And now she has a Netflix series too, and last week’s deep freeze was the perfect time to stay indoors and watch it. The content was fun, but the subtitles weren’t!
Keeping Track of Your Ideas
January is a great time to try something new – for yourself and your business. It’s the start of a new year, and you’re probably finishing up a fiscal year, and reviewing last year’s results. Even if things are going well, it’s good to inject some fresh ideas into your business plan. Are you trying any new ideas this year?
Seeing Things in Black and White
When was the last time that you took a black and white photo? My first camera, way back in the dark ages, was black and white, but I’ve taken colour film and digital photos since then. This week’s photo challenge took me back to the past, thinking about black and white photos, and computers too!
Art Before Breakfast
I try to avoid using Excel before breakfast – how about you? Instead, I read the news feeds, and take a peek at Twitter, and open my email for a quick look. This week, I also tried a little art before breakfast, but that didn’t go too well.
Show Who You Are
Ten years ago, on January 4, 2009, I registered the debradalgleish.com domain, to “claim my name” online. I figured that if anyone searched for my name in Google, my domain might be listed near the top of the results. Then, if people landed here, I could direct them to my other sites, like Contextures. Have you got a domain with your name?
Business Goals for 2019
Happy New Year! Did you make any personal resolutions or business goals for 2019? On Twitter, my friend, Dick Kusleika, shared a cartoon by Josh Hara (@yoyoha), with “Realistic New Year’s Resolutions.” I might try the first one – “Keep my devices charged”. That sounds doable!