We’re getting into that time period we call affectionately the “Gray Days” or the “Gloom Period.” It’s still winter but Mother Nature doesn’t want to give us all the good things of winter {like snow and sledding and bright winter sunrises} anymore, and she’s not ready to give up the good things of spring yet. It’s a limbo period, and everything is just gray. Sky, ground, what’s left of the snow, the granite buildings I work in, West Point’s school uniforms, and everyone’s moods. But before heading out this Friday for our office get-together, I looked out the window and caught the last glimmers of the sunset and a surprisingly warm looking sky. There are bright and wonderful things in every day ~ we just have to look for them. And occasionally, it helps to turn up a good winter-ish beat.
this week’s updates ~ i talked about:
- How to shine with some of my favorite jewelry ~ sea glass!
- How to shine using my favorite skincare and makeup {yes, Friday was a two-part post}
- How I’m doing so far after 59 days of my 101 in 1001 challenge
- How to make delicious {and light} butternut squash soup
- Some small business crisis communication lessons learned from Carnival
- Running for charity ~ Run Ranger Run, the Run for Autism, and now Finish Chelsea’s Run
on my iPad ~ i’m reading:
- Melissa Agnes’s ultimate guide to monitoring your online reputation ~ tips we all need in a great infographic
- Karen Freberg’s real time marketing tips and analysis
- Chris Syme’s analysis of why social media advocacy is especially important in a crisis
- How to make a delicious feta and prosciutto egg bake – yum!
- And while it doesn’t fit the diet plan, I really want to make this seven layer dip, too!
- About the Encourage Beauty project that In Honor of Design and Dean Street Society are starting
the Grey Days are the worst – can it just be winter or spring, please? (also, you had me at infographic…)
I absolutely love infographics – they’re so fun! Counting down to spring! My poor bulbs are starting to come up in my yard, and there’s no good way to tell them to hit the snooze alarm!