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Written by Debbie Panell
Today’s working woman, particularly working mother’s oftentimes qualify as the ringmaster of a three ring circus. And it doesn’t particularly matter if you work in a traditional office, or at home. The days of Donna Reed are no longer here. We do not vacuum in pearls and prepare gourmet meals and open the door for our husbands when they arrive home with a freshly ironed dress on and a smile. My husband would likely have a heart attack if I did that- out of pure shock!
In Ring One we have Work. Whether you have to be in an office at 8 am sharp, or have the leniency to begin your day when you please, you still have obligations to meet. I am fortunate to work from home. As a writer, you would think I sit at the computer when inspiration hits, a profound piece of knowledge that must escape my head to the “paper” and release itself for public approval. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Most days, I am at my computer by 7am. Typically, I don’t get totally off before 9 or 10 pm. I have an inbox full of requests for articles, all with deadlines. Various IM programs flashing their blinking screams with editors checking in on a nearly hourly basis to see how I’m doing. I often feel like telling them every minute I spend replying to them takes away time from writing, but, just as in an office, you can’t tell you boss that! I have phone calls to make, interviews to conduct, and research to do. All while trying to keep the one year old from pulling the keyboard off my desk! |
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Written by Debbie Panell
They say some ‘days’ are “like that”. For me, it’s been a whole week of “like that”.
Let’s start with the invasion of the ants. Overnight, from out of nowhere, come millions of tiny sugar ants. They cover everything. I’m thoroughly grossed out by these dreadful creatures and fight them with all my might. I buy raid, ant baits, traps, and boric powder. Then Wednesday- a friend tells me the secret of baby powder. Within HOURS the ants were gone! Before I had gotten rid of the sugar ants though- the one year old had decided to lick them from the kitchen floor. Yes, you read correctly. The sad part in that scene is that I was more concerned over him licking the dirty floor than actually ingesting ants. I figured the germs were more likely to cause harm and if nothing else, the ants were the day’s source of protein. Hey, I have my priorities. The next day, still breathing after eating the ants and licking the floor, the child decides to take my computer mouse and hide it. This could have happened on a better day. I was in the middle of a large project that was, of course, due that day! Two hours later I find the missing mouse. Where was it? Snuggled in a pile of stuffed animals in his sister’s room. Of course! I should have looked there first! Silly me… |
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Written by Debbie Panell
The Blog. If you don’t at least know what one is, you must not spend much time online! It seems everyone – and every company – has a blog. But if you haven’t already started one, is it for you? I’m a writer. Always have been, always will be. Even if I win the lottery, I’ll still be a writer. Granted, a different kind of writer – but a writer nonetheless. But my blog has nothing to do with writing. It has to do with whatever is on my mind at that moment in time. A “diary” of sorts, if you will. But many people are finding way to make money by blogging. Before you decide to start blogging, whether for personal use or as part of a business plan) there are some things you need to consider first. |
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