My graphic and web design classes have been approved for classes through the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Know what that means? It means that my creativity will be taken to a new level which is the perfect complement to my writing skills. AND, it will help my social media skills, too. I just don’t know…
Author: Ms. Marcie
I am a writer, blogger, trainer and author who loves sharing little known and unknown facts.
Question About Trust
It is possible to trust someone professionally and not personally? I’ve connected with a guy who I mixed feelings about. I like him, but there is something about him I don’t like. I haven’t figured out what it is. Anyway, because of his love of business, I know I can trust him professionally. Due to…
Is Being Patient the Same as Being Tolerant?
I don’t know. But I sometimes feel like I listen to and put up with the dumbest crap and really don’t know why. I don’t know if I’m being tolerant of stupid shit or trying to be patient and accept people for who they are and what they do. So, is being patient the same…
How Long Should You Keep Business Cards?
I have been to several networking events over the years, and have reached out to those contacts immediately and shortly after our meeting with little or no success. These business cards have been in my collection for several years, and are just taking up space. So, I now have several questions: How long should you…
Random Thoughts from Shorty
Why are some gospel songs so long? I know the artist is feeling his/her work, but the listening audience is not having that same feeling. Are adults really smarter than 5th graders? I have encountered a lot of individuals with degrees that made me pose this question. Who owns Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networking…
My Confidence is Returning
I completed my 6th speech at Toastmasters on Saturday. Only four more to go before I earn my Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB). I will have that before the end of June. As I continue to learn more about the service I’ll be offering under The Write Design Company, I get more excited. I need my…
Dr. Margaret Burroughs Gallery
I had the opportunity to attend the dedication for Dr. Margaret Burroughs Gallery at South Shore Cultural Center on yesterday. Check out my story and multimedia skills at Go Shorty: Your Chicago South Side Resource at www.goshorty.net.
Read My Guest Blog Post at Pen & Prosper
Check out my first guest blog post, 6 Essential Tools for Writers, at Pen & Prosper: http://penandprosper.blogspot.com/2010/02/guest-post-marcie-hill-six-essential.html
Getting REEEAAAL Close to My Gold
I had the opportunity to share my business idea with a couple businessmen whose opinions I respect. One person helped me flesh out my idea while the other helped to expand it. The only thing I need to do now is stay seated for a full day to just work on my businesses. It’s a…
The Mental State of Black People in America
The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Based on this definition alone, can you imagine how fucked up Black people living in America really are? The media contributes greatly to this state of poor health affairs directly…