by Mary Carver | Feb 10, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
After reading through my notes from Scott Stratten’s keynote presentation at Blissdom, I realized why I couldn’t stop overusing the word “awesome” for a few days. I blame Scott. Or, as most people know him, @unmarketing. No matter what you call...
by Mary Carver | Feb 2, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
Four days ago, I arrived home. I was full of ideas and inspiration, and I couldn’t wait to hug my kiddo (and husband). Today, I feel dull and irritated, completely unmotivated and uninspired. And I actually put my darling daughter to bed half an hour early just...
by Mary Carver | Feb 1, 2011 | Family Life, Giving Up on Perfect
Writing recaps of my favorite TV shows? Piece of cake. Writing recaps of blog conferences? Crazy difficult. Finally giving myself permission to read everyone else’s recap because mine is published? Priceless. Or, at least it will be, once I get through this...
by Mary Carver | Jan 25, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
When we went to Des Moines last summer for the state fair, we stayed with my friend Sally. We’ve visited her and stayed overnight many times since we all graduated from college (a few years ago), and I’ve learned a thing or two during those visits. First,...
by Mary Carver | Jan 24, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect
photo © 2009 Kristen Taylor | more info (via: Wylio) Before you ask, yes, I do realize that not everyone is going to the Blissdom blogging conference this week. I promise to return to our regularly scheduled programming soon, but the truth is, a lot of this advice...
