Tag: Random
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Keep Fighting – Thoughts from a Nonprofit Conference
Last week I spent several days with leaders at nonprofits from around the world at the LINGOS Global Learning Forum. It was a humbling experience, and I had some of my preconceived notions turned upside down. In the past I would have imagined (based on my own experiences working in and with nonprofit organizations) that…
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The Company Sanctioned (and Sponsored) Addiction
Today’s post is a personal one about my recent experience quitting caffeine and all of the associated side effects. Not so much about HR, but definitely an interesting look at the experience! One month ago I quit caffeine. My main delivery method was diet cokes (that’s soda for those of you outside the Southeastern United States).…
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Will You Vote For Me?
I learned this week that one of my former bosses nominated me for a Young Professional Award for the work I have done over the past few years, both with this site and within the community where I live. I was (and still am) humbled by that support. As far as I can tell, I’m…
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Hacked, Jacked, and 11 Other Random Things
It’s been a whirlwind this past week and I’m just catching my breath for a bit. The site was hacked for the first time in over six years. Lesson learned: choose a strong password and don’t ignore strange activity with your web host. I was able to scramble and get it working again, but if…
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So, I Auditioned for Family Feud in Birmingham, AL
A few weeks ago I received a strange text from my cousin. He wanted to know if I would be interested in trying out for a game show called Family Feud. Of course my instant reply was “YES!” We had to put in some effort up front and submit our interest. We got together and…
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How to Avoid Accidentally Sending Emails
Oh. No. Did I really just send that? Let me check my sent items. Yes, I did. Aaaggghhhhhh. Maybe they won’t see it. Who am I kidding? They are looking at it right now. Sigh. I may be the only person who accidentally sends emails on a regular basis, but in case I’m not, I…
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We Wish You…
From the Eubanks house to yours, we wish you a very merry Christmas! Whatever reason you have to celebrate this time of the year, enjoy it. I pray that you’re blessed beyond measure and that you take a little time to bless others as well. Any opportunity to bring joy to others in the form…