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The Artists & the Crickets. An illustrated cautionary tale about friendship & marketing.

Once upon a time, a small group of artists found each other in the void. Little did they know that their adventures would someday become a cautionary tale for marketers everywhere. When they met, it was kismet. Finally they had proof that other people like them existed on the planet. People that just “get it.” […]

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Acts of volition and a cup of ambition

There’s a better life. And you think about it, don’t you? They let you dream just a’ watch ‘em shatter You’re just a step on the boss man’s ladder But you got dreams they’ll never take away In the same boat with a lot of your friends Waitin’ for the day your ship’ll come in […]

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Life Launching. Savoring 2011 in the rearview window.

Looking back while going forward On November 15, 2010, BrainyFeet was born. I started this site with a deep seated personal mission (more about that in a minute), but the recurring theme for 2011 seems to be “metamorphosis”…for me and for BrainyFeet. Over the last year, I’ve written a few favorite posts here, here and […]

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How I found my heart through radical change and transformation

Or, the story of why I cut my hair, changed my name and moved clear across the country. If you’re uncomfortable where you are, move. I’ve spewed those genuine words of wisdom at clients and colleagues and friends for years. Always with a lump in my throat. Always with a guilt chaser. Because I was […]

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Scratching & clawing past the Land of Agonizing Almost

In just 19 days, we’re going on a 37-day, 6500-mile road trip. We are moving across the continent, all the way from Alaska to Tennessee! For over six years, my husband and I have wanted to make this move as much as we want for air.  Planning for this day has become a way of life […]

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