From the monthly archives:

December 2009

I’m Screwed, and I Did it to Myself

Authentic Chatter

This is not something I would have chosen to write about but circumstances are unfolding in a way that makes it necessary for the truth to come out, and I’d rather you heard it from me.  I have had and continue to have a lot of great opportunities, and a lot of people have placed [...]

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Interviewing for a Creative Fit

Authentic Chatter

Interview #1: Right Place I walked into the interview wearing a wool suit, paired with fishnet stockings and tall black boots. The store owner asked me politely to take a seat. I was interviewing for a merchandising and buying position for a local woman owned intimates boutique that had recently been featured on Oprah. The [...]

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In Spite of Money

Authentic Chatter

I recently had a chat with a wonderful woman about what a success Life In Perpetual Beta had been up to this point for me and how I wanted to use it as an example for other women who were struggling with following their interests and passions. She listened thoughtfully, and said, “You Know Melissa, if [...]

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Out of Catfood

that's f*cked up
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