I usually try to avoid The Office, Dilbert or any other form of entertainment that is so painfully similar to my everyday office experiences that it cannot be funny. Then I started reading the Clients from Hell blog and found that sometimes these sorts of things can be humorous. Today, they posted a Dilbert cartoon: … Continue reading Another day, another dime…
A Taste of the Good Life
I want to share this link with you (sent to my office by one of our clients who knows what's up) to give you a taste of what I get to deal with on a daily basis. http://theoatmeal.com/comics/design_hell While at times it can be very frustrating (and humorous) to provide client services to people who … Continue reading A Taste of the Good Life
Who’ll pay for Hulu?
Heard on the radio today that Hulu is going to start charging a subscription fee for its site. They already show commercials. Why would I want to pay money AND watch commercials? Oh, that's right... I don't want to do that.
Shameless Plug for Books for Cameroon
My friend Wendy is stationed in Cameroon, West Africa, as a grassroots micro finance volunteer for the Peace Corps. After her first few months in a village without running water or paved roads, she realized that a lot of the kids in Cameroon can't read and don't have access to books. When Wendy contacted an … Continue reading Shameless Plug for Books for Cameroon
Chocolate, Wine & All That Jazz
For the last six months I have been working with a group of volunteers and staff members from the United Way of Greater St. Louis to help plan an event called Chocolate, Wine & All That Jazz. When I first heard that the United Way needed volunteers for an event that included FOUR of my … Continue reading Chocolate, Wine & All That Jazz
Top Brands on (and off) Twitter
Of the 100 most mentioned brands on Twitter, the vast majority do not have corporate accounts. Imagine the influence that these brands could have if they were engaging in conversations with consumers via Twitter. They could answer questions, respond to reviews and, in general, gain insight into how their customers feel about their brands. So … Continue reading Top Brands on (and off) Twitter
The Joy and Sorrow of Account Service
The Vendor Client relationship - in real world situations I'm big on metaphors. This movie? A metaphor for my job.
Thank you WordPress
Just wanted to say thanks for still being up even though Google is down. I am really glad I host my site here instead of through Blogger right about now. Check out all the complaints at http://twitter.com/#search?q=google
Who needs TV or even TiVo?
I know lots of people who swear by their Tivo and even more that religiously plop down in front of the boob tube every week to watch their favorite shows. I am sure even know some who record their shows on VCR (even if they'd never admit it to me). I have never been able … Continue reading Who needs TV or even TiVo?
I haven’t forgotten about you!
Sorry that it's been so long since I've posted on the site. My life has been crazy. I am volunteering most of my free time with the Gateway Tennis Association in St. Louis. My grandfather established the organization ten years ago. He passed away last week and I am helping a team of generous volunteers … Continue reading I haven’t forgotten about you!
Colleen Jaycox Mann 
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