Category Archives: Personal
Create Jobs for USA
I worked in management at Starbucks Coffee Company for 3.5 years in Chicagoland. I don’t think I would have hired me. I recall saying that I couldn’t drink coffee- that I had a physical reaction to it. And that was … Continue reading
“Halfway There” or “We Haven’t Found The Rainbow Yet”
I am sitting at the second Caribou Coffee of the day across from a lady in a leather chair eating stretchy grilled cheese. I had to evacuate the last Caribou because I was embarrassed by the tears and breakdown I … Continue reading
17 Days Left
Today’s Victories: Erin and I came up with a very comprehensive plan, complete with accurate calendaring, for the rest of the campaign. I asked three people for loans* and was told “no” or “not now” or some version of that. … Continue reading
18 Days Left
This campaign is quite the journey. Things have been growing every day and new ideas abound. It keeps me on my toes. Tomorrow I am sending off a LinkedIn email to my 400 contacts. I am wondering what the impact … Continue reading
21 Days Left
This campaign is full of feeling both victorious and defeated. Like today for instance. We had a media mention on the Wisconsin Farm Report website. Yay! And then we had 4 funders that I don’t know. Woot! But the activity … Continue reading
23 Days Left
Hmmm *sigh* What a day. Just like all the other days. I swear I can live an entire lifetime in a day. I started my day with area mom, Heather, and her daughter, Fiona. They came by to discuss … Continue reading
24 Days Left
Wow. I just read my press release. I wrote one and sent it out to some friends and colleagues for feedback. So, the press release is *not* the one I had originally crafted. No, it is WAY better and super … Continue reading