Jaime Shine

What makes you smile?

I’m sitting here polishing my toenails while making updates to my website and a squirrel just ran across my windowsill, stopping to peer in. (Don’t feed the humans!) I realized that I was smiling despite the damage that the little critters can cause. What makes you smile? Sometimes a midst the frustration and minor annoyances ofContinue reading “What makes you smile?”

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. Love, Google

Brands have been creating content, offering special promotions and attaching themselves to seemingly non-related holidays for years. But for Mother’s Day 2013, Google nailed it. Here’s to the Moms The worldwide search giant did what it does best — connected you to the information you need. A special landing page offers: a video celebrating momsContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. Love, Google”

In 10 Years, I Have…

In honor of LinkedIn’s 10 year anniversary, Slideshare is asking you to look back at the past decade of your life. Where have you gone? What have you done? How far have you come? Well, here’s mine… enjoy! Let me know what you think! What has happened in your life over the past 10 years?Continue reading “In 10 Years, I Have…”

What’s your riddle?

You know, the one that’s still stumping you, no matter how hard you try to solve it. That puzzle you keep turning over in your mind like a Rubik’s Cube, knowing there’s a solution out there somewhere. What’s your riddle? Continue reading “What’s your riddle?”

Wisdom from Nora Ephron

Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim. –Truth by the late, witty Nora Ephron Your thoughts? More about Nora: Nora Ephron: The heroine of her life, not the victim Nora Ephron: tributes from Twitter and favourite scenes Nora Ephron: how I’ll miss her A Nora Ephron fan, Jaime Join the conversation: Continue reading “Wisdom from Nora Ephron”

Say Hello: How To Make Connections With Your Social Media Profiles

Social media is still buzzing, even as it has moved from a trend to a mainstream marketing activity. Yet so many people still overlook one of the most important aspects—the profile. First, let’s focus on the profile picture. This is your first step to legitimacy. It’s hard to take a generic silhouette seriously. Not photogenic?Continue reading “Say Hello: How To Make Connections With Your Social Media Profiles”

Are you missing the beauty for the bustle?

“We place such value on the noises of our lives, we glorify and exalt the over-popular art of always being busy. How can we ever love the sea if we’re always racing for the shore?” –Tyler Knott Are you missing the beauty of life for the everyday hustle and bustle? Stop and… __________ [insert activityContinue reading “Are you missing the beauty for the bustle?”

Run For Boston: #BostonStrongAkron

When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, look for the helpers, you will always find people who are helping. This quote by Fred Rogers (of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood fame) has popped up across social media networks since the horrendous news broke ofContinue reading “Run For Boston: #BostonStrongAkron”

Mental Illness: Why don’t we talk about it?

Mental illness. Why don’t we talk about it? There have been a number of taboos in society over the years, and one by one they have slipped (or been forced) into mainstream conversation. Sex, alternative lifestyles, birth control, racial equality, etc. But mental illness has somehow remained elusive. I recently listened to a scary, heartbreaking,Continue reading “Mental Illness: Why don’t we talk about it?”