I had the honor of interviewing New York Times best-selling author Kimberla Lawson Roby for Sistah’s Place magazine and our interview is now live in the print publication. She is so cool and down-to-earth. Here are few topics we discussed: All of her published books, including the popular Reverend Curtis Black series Becoming a New…
Category: Marcie’s Thoughts
Local Celebrity Sighting: Val Warner
Do you know the beautiful woman in the photo with me? To be honest, I didn’t know either until after my roller skating session yesterday. I saw her skating and thought she looked familiar, but I could not place the face…neither could a few of the fellas at the rink. She’s Val Warner, the Emmy…
The Power of Google
Google earned $39 billion dollars in ad revenue in the last of quarter of 2018. In fact, they’ve earned over $30 billion in ad revenue all four quarters for the past two years. Have you ever wondered how they earned this much money with all of their “free” consumer products? I have. And I’ve…
Stuck in a Rut? Here are Three Ways to Get Un-Stuck
Getting stuck in any kind of repetitive rut can impact you mentally and emotionally. Some people are happy doing the same thing day in and day out. But most people need a change. They need to move in a perceived upward trajectory; otherwise, ill-feelings can brew and develop. Taking a break from the norm is…
Taking a Break
Just wanted to let you know that I’m taking a break until after the holiday in July. I don’t have an exact return date but I’ll be back. Feel free to email me if there are any topics you’d like to see or if you’d like to be a guest contributor on Marcie Writes. Enjoy…
Do You Need to Digitally Declutter?
Most people find it hard to work at a cluttered desk, but a cluttered computer could be just as much of a problem. While digital clutter may not be noticeable to others, it can still have a negative impact. A cluttered computer often runs slower. You may also have trouble locating files because information gets…
Lessons in Intellectual Property Ownership
In my workshops, I always emphasize why you should own your blog – you control everything. With control comes responsibility, but there’s no greater reward than ownership. I had two experiences that were counter to my own advice and served as reality checks. Ownership Lesson #1 I asked the coordinator of a seminar I presented…
Photos & Videos from My Chicago Roller Skating History Presentation
Many thanks to the people who weathered the storm last night to attend my Chicago Roller Skating History presentation. I appreciate the staff at Oak Lawn Public Library for having me; Hurley Green from the Independent Bulletin newspaper and Kelly White from The Reporter for taking photos. Also, here’s a video Hurley created about the…
Happy New Year…I’m Back
Happy New Year! I hope your 2019 is off to a great start. I’m back and ready to celebrate your progress and successes. There are two things I typically address at the beginning of the year that I want you to think about: your word for the year and goals. For 2019, my word is…
Have a Happy Holiday…See You Next Year!
This is my last official post for 2018 as I am taking a break through January. However, I will post if something needs to be shared immediately. Before I go, I want to look back at my 2018 accomplishments and share what to look forward to in 2019. 2018 Accomplishments My Blogging Success for News…