http://michellereno.com My name is Michelle, and I live in Reno. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:56:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is what I saw on my way to class this morning. Well, it wasn't technically a sunrise, but it sure did look pretty. It definitely set the stage for what has already been a fantastic day. http://michellereno.com/general/what-a-sunrise/ I've been ridiculously addicted to Sundance Channel's "Live From Abbey Road" since I discovered it a few months ago. The second season opened with Bryan Adams, Ben Harper, and Justin Currie. Harper (who is unfortunately not related to me) talks about his background in music and his love for writing. ... http://michellereno.com/general/i-also-believe-theres-a-better-way/ Why is it that I can't seem to tell anyone "no"? No, I can't edit your manuscript for free. No, I can't go out with you tonight because I have things to do in the morning. No, I can't write about diagnosing video cards because I don't know anything about ... http://michellereno.com/general/learning-to-just-say-no/ It's been nearly two months since my last post. And I call myself a writer? Sheesh. Most writers write every day because they have to - it's something inside them that has to get out no matter what. But what have I been doing with my time, you ask? Struggling ... http://michellereno.com/writing/and-i-call-myself-a-writer/ When a down-and-out looking guy knocked on my door a couple weeks ago, saying he was short on money for diapers for his baby, my heart cried out to him. He said he would cut my lawn for whatever change I could give him. We asked if he ... http://michellereno.com/general/when-being-good-goes-bad/ Spring is my favorite time of year -- when birds are making their nests, the daffodils are blooming, and I'm in full cleaning mode. It's a time for rebirth for me: a time to clean up my house, my mind, my attitude. A few weeks ago, my husband and I ... http://michellereno.com/general/spring-has-sprung/ I originally wanted to call this post, "Six Flights in Four Days: How I Traveled Across the Country with My 10-month-old Baby," but I thought that might be a little long. But I want this to be a sort of "how-to" article for other parents flying for the ... http://michellereno.com/general/how-to-fly-with-your-baby/ I'm nearing that ever important milestone on turning 30 (just two and a half weeks from this post), and I have been reflecting on just what I've done with my life these last three decades. The first two were pretty uneventful, but this last one sure has been a ... http://michellereno.com/general/on-turning-thirty-part-two/ On April 7, 2008, I will turn 30 years old. Not young, but old. For some reason, I'm putting a lot of emphasis on this milestone. I know a lot of people do, and I've never understood why. But now that I'm here, facing my agedness, ... http://michellereno.com/general/on-turning-thirty-part-one/ I love social media and the art of building relationships with people. Whether or not we have the same interests, I love learning from others. Networking on social media sites is a great way to learn from others and stay up-to-date on what the next "big thing" is. Check out my ... http://michellereno.com/social-media/find-me-and-friend-me/