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Name Badges & Big Moments (Featuring Miss Macy, of Course)

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Who knew a name badge could carry so much weight? From nervous first meetings to proudly stepping into an Ambassador role, this journey with the Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce reminded me—thanks to Dale Carnegie—that even the smallest details can make a big impact. Also, Miss Macy fully supports this message. Continue reading Name Badges & Big Moments (Featuring Miss Macy, of Course)

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The Elevator Pitch That Required a Wizard Hat

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A simple exercise in a Dale Carnegie class unexpectedly sparked a late-night burst of creativity. Determined to deliver a memorable 30-second elevator pitch, I transformed a classroom skit into a wizard-themed marketing experiment—complete with improvised props and a purple hat. The result wasn’t perfect, but it proved that sometimes the best ideas arrive when you’re willing to embrace the absurd and have a little fun. 🧙‍♂️ Continue reading The Elevator Pitch That Required a Wizard Hat

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A Face Only a Mother Could Love (Or: How I Photographed a Cockroach)

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An abstract photography experiment transforms an unlikely subject into art. This post explores creative risk, perspective, and process, and the story behind an Honorable Mention at Absolutely Abstract with the Visual Art League of Lewisville. Continue reading A Face Only a Mother Could Love (Or: How I Photographed a Cockroach)

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Dust the Outside of My House? I Don’t Even Dust the Inside!

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After years of handling pests myself (including an over-the-top garage pesticide incident), I finally decided to leave it to the experts. I quickly realized Home Run Pest & Termite Control are professionals that are in a league of their own.

With immediate results and zero effort on my part, I found peace of mind and learned that life is too short to live with freeloading bugs. Continue reading Dust the Outside of My House? I Don’t Even Dust the Inside!