I love networking. It’s true. I’m somewhat of a convention junkie. In March, I attended the Virginia Court Reporters Association’s M.A.R. Education Day – and the M.A.R. is for Mario Rodriguez, a reporter I met early in my career and who has sadly passed away. His passion for court reporting was off the charts and his state association has found …
I love my profession and all the opportunities it has afforded me. From being able to manage my own working hours, becoming a small businessperson, educational and leadership programs, and fantastic travel opportunities, I’ve tried and enjoyed a bit of everything. But by far one of the best things about my participation in this career path is the friends I’ve …
For me, “Happy New Year” means good luck with your clean slate, your new focus word, and endless opportunities to embrace. This year is much like others in my past, where I have a word which I will use as my guide in my actions. Last year’s word was “renew,” and I believe I did find in myself a renewal …
Two observations came to me this weekend, but of course, they’ve been there allalong, just waiting to burst forth into the open. The first one had to do with our own messaging. We don’t often know how our personal messaging appears to others, and whatwe see as simply posting of a joyful part of our life (a vacation, a new …