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It's Barb!

@barblife

Fundraiser, meditator, geek, feminist, pet snuggler

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It's Barb!
@barblife Sep 8, 2018, 1:22 PM UTC

Happy Caturday Saturday!

Some of us are more excited about #Caturday than others.

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@barblife Sep 8, 2018, 3:43 AM UTC

Friday #PhotoChallenge- Blue

A guy playing guitar on Lake Michigan.

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@barblife Sep 8, 2018, 3:27 AM UTC

Differing politics brought family together?

I was very lucky to grow up in a family that taught my sister and me to be independent, strong willed, and compassionate towards our fellow humans. My parents instilled the values of helping others b…

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@barblife Sep 6, 2018, 12:37 PM UTC

Thursday Challenge Green

The beginning of the end (of summer). My Thursday #colorchallenge entry. Photo by me, taken yesterday. The first fall leaf juxtaposed by the bright, verdant landscape of a university campus.

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@barblife Sep 6, 2018, 11:12 AM UTC

My Personal Philosophy

It all comes down to this: don't be an asshole. I have four basic rules which have served me well: 1- Don't be an asshole. 2- Assume others aren't assholes; assume actions are done with love, or at l…

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@barblife Sep 5, 2018, 2:45 AM UTC

Hello! I'm Barb!

Hey Steemers! Nice to meet you! I'm Barb. I read/ listen to about 70 books a year, usually on history, Buddhism, science fiction, historical fiction, and humor. I'm intellectually curious, love learn…

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@barblife Sep 4, 2018, 12:05 PM UTC

What am I looking for when hiring?

Yesterday @cleb asked me to answer what traits I look for when I'm hiring. When I'm hiring, it's for an entry- level or mid- level position, someone who has to do a little bit of everything. Fundrais…

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@barblife Sep 4, 2018, 1:29 AM UTC

Job searching? Advice from a Hiring Manager.

I recently received a promotion and now I'm hiring my own replacement. I've been a hiring manager before, but mostly just part time student help. This is the first time my candidate pool is internati…

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@barblife Sep 3, 2018, 11:17 PM UTC

Angry people are the best meditators. Own it.

Sometimes the angriest people are the best meditators. Serenity Now. The first time I noticed this was when my MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction) trainer lost his temper. He later said it was…

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