Connections
This is an archive of all of our site's past entries in the Connections category. Click on a title to read the full entry.
Toys, creativity, and a gift that keeps on giving
While tech toys aren’t required for a good time… oooh boy can they be fun!
And who knew that Lance’s Christmas in March column (in recent issue #100 of The Simplifier) would translate into a fun creativity outlet around here?
What’s it all mean? Well, friendly Santa Lance and his trusty canine reindeer sidekicks made a surprise [...]
Focusing on social media, one venue at a time
Talking with an artist friend the other day, the subject of social media came up. After listing all the outlets she “needed” to get up to speed on: a facebook fan page, Twitter, podcasts, videocasts, blogging, etc. she looked about ready to throw it all out the window. “It’s overwhelming!” she lamented.
It is [...]
Video interview of Insightful Bits
Natural Professional Suzie Daggett (interviewed here for the Simplifier) has a new project called Insightful Bits. On her new blog, the Publisher of the Insight Directory posts short videos of interviews she does with various practitioners around Nevada County. From the healing arts, to simplifying (that’d be me), to the Shopping Cart Queen she’s become [...]
Getting back to the foundation
“Foundation first” isn’t a one time, never think about it again kind of thing. Us silly humans like to forget some of the brilliant systems we’ve set up to help us stay sane, productive, and (gasp!) make dreams happen.
For example, my systems were supporting a certain level of activity just fine, (served well in [...]
Unwanted phone calls and junk faxes
Not only do unwanted calls from telemarketers take your time and interrupt your groove, they can be a source of frustration if you feel helpless to deal with them. Here are some resources to get in control of your phone lines.
Do Not Call Registry
You’ve probably already heard about the Do Not Call Registry. For [...]
Just signed up for the first Wisdom 2.0 conference in Mountain View, California.
From their home page:
Will we use the technologies of our age consciously, in ways that benefit ourselves and the world? Or will we do so largely unconsciously, living increasingly distracted and overwhelmed, out of touch with a sense of purpose?
Sooooo a place [...]


