by Mary Carver | Mar 27, 2013 | Books, Movies & TV
You know how sometimes you leave a conversation, replaying it in your head until it becomes something much bigger than it really was? And how the only way to get better perspective is to dictate the entire conversation to a good friend, including facial expressions,...
by Mary Carver | Mar 7, 2012 | My Life
If you’ve ever been to a blogging conference, you know that one of the most fun perks is the swag. Sponsors of the event fill up registration bags with gifts and hand out products and trinkets at their booths. I suppose this happens at other conferences, too,...
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...
