In Pursuit of Crazy Eyeris: wReck Derby Week One

March 7, 2013 by 10 Comments

So, wReck Derby started last night. In case you are wondering, wReck is a recreational roller derby, led by our local league, Ithaca League of Women Rollers (ILWR). We skate and learn the fundamentals of roller derby, without all the blocking and contact. wReck Derby is aptly named because I was a nervous wreck most of the afternoon. I tried not to be. I woke up feeling confident and excited, … [Continue reading...]

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Social Media Has Blurred the Lines Between Personal and Professional

March 5, 2013 by 8 Comments

It is no secret that I have been essentially unable to keep up with both a personal and professional blog. I just don't feel like I have a lot to say on The Laine List. My readers are losing interest, because I am too. I think about the work I have done to create my brand. I've never been totally comfortable with having two online identities, but I wanted to establish trust and credibility in … [Continue reading...]

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Great Risks and Great Rewards

March 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Today's NaBloPoMo prompt is, "Do you believe the saying that with great risks come great rewards?" I think this is terribly cliche. I also think it is terribly true. As I have mentioned in previous posts, my life did not really start happening until I started taking risks, and putting myself out there. It's difficult to do, though, especially if you don't feel confident, or if you are … [Continue reading...]

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How Do I Make My House a Home?

March 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Do you love your house? I have a love/hate relationship with my house. I love it because at least we have it. And I hate it because, well, it’s not what I want, or where I want to be. My husband and I bought this house a few months before we got married. It has three very small bedrooms and one bath. It’s a 1950’s “bungalow.” My husband was in love with the house before we even … [Continue reading...]

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In Pursuit of Crazy Eyris: Weekend Roller Skating

March 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment

This weekend, for my birthday and in preparation for wReck Derby this week, we went roller skating. I wish the photos and watermarks were better, but I'll work on that. I guess maybe I should have taken a picture of myself, huh? … [Continue reading...]

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