The Notorious “Can You Give Us a Review?”

Over the past month, I’ve observed several businesses asking customers for “reviews.” My auto mechanic fixed a strange rattling noise on my car that was bugging me… and instead of charging me for it (I was more than happy to pay them for that...

We’re Engaged!

Dan and I recently celebrated our 2-year anniversary! We are now engaged! He bought me a ring, and we plan to move in together in a few months. …It’s been a little challenging for me, ’cause I like my space and my independence! I am an introvert who...

Inconvenience

I came across this quote the other day: “Cats can work out mathematically the exact place to sit that will cause the most inconvenience.” It’s a funny quote. And it’s kind of brilliant. It was accompanied by a picture of a cat sitting on...

More Profitability in 2019!

Dan and I enjoyed this Christmas all to ourselves. We threw on the music. He made roasted vegetables and grass-fed beef in the crock pot. We invented a new drink — champagne + cream soda flavored Zevia! (Fyi, when you’re buzzed, red wine + Zevia is also...

DIGNITY! (My Word for 2019)

My word for 2019 is dignity. A couple years ago I joined a program called “Dating with Dignity” and it led me to a quality relationship…one that blew all the previous shitty relationships completely out of the water. And recently I’ve become aware of the phrase,...

Merry Christmas from The Anti-Marketing Manifesto!

Hola Anti-Marketer! Buenos tardes! (lol I am a “Lopez” who’s learning Spanish on the DuoLingo app.) Hope you’re enjoying the holidays! I want to wish you an amazing new year in 2019. …A year full of giving your best to the world around...