https://circle-chipmunk-c9hr.squarespace.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-07-07 https://circle-chipmunk-c9hr.squarespace.com/blog/its-no-secret-that-dan-browns-latest-novel-is-an-instant-hit monthly 0.5 2026-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a3d4cc0de53bc6b48c0978f/42935096-b304-4c82-9986-aa24b4e053d4/its-no-secret-that-dan-browns-latest-novel-is-an-instant-hit.png blog - It’s no secret that Dan Brown’s latest novel is an instant hit Iceland has a national tradition called Jólabókaflóð, or the "Christmas Book Flood." Families give each other books on Christmas Eve and spend the holiday reading together. Iceland publishes an astonishing five titles per every 1,000 residents, and most books in the country are sold from late September to early November. This tradition began during World War II, when strict currency restrictions limited the amount of imported giftware. Imported paper was less restricted than other products, so Icelanders often gave books as Christmas gifts. https://circle-chipmunk-c9hr.squarespace.com/blog/we-need-to-talk-about-suicide monthly 0.5 2026-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a3d4cc0de53bc6b48c0978f/a2832019-029b-4263-bb84-c913c601429f/we-need-to-talk-about-suicide.png blog - We need to talk about suicide In 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) was established to give those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. I am proud to serve as a member of the NYC Advocacy & Public Policy Committee for AFSP. We help advocate for legislation and funding related to mental health and suicide prevention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a3d4cc0de53bc6b48c0978f/2341ad73-1593-41f6-a2ca-dd82ccbd5155/we-need-to-talk-about-suicide-blog.png blog - We need to talk about suicide - Make it stand out Left: In the gorgeous Legislative Building Top Middle: With Missy, AFSP Capital Region NY Chapter Area Director Bottom Right: With Ann, AFSP Long Island Executive Director https://circle-chipmunk-c9hr.squarespace.com/blog/less-hustle-more-om monthly 0.5 2026-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a3d4cc0de53bc6b48c0978f/c5eff227-9c06-4d97-9118-03ef04a7d940/less-hustle-more-om.png blog - Less hustle, more om Reflection Relaxation Deep breathing Hmm, these words don't really scream "productivity," do they? On the contrary, participating in these activities can actually lead to some major benefits, including increased creativity and being in the right mindset to make sound decisions. https://circle-chipmunk-c9hr.squarespace.com/blog/the-tiniest-thing-you-can-do-that-means-everything monthly 0.5 2026-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a3d4cc0de53bc6b48c0978f/42624c7a-a35f-430e-b8e6-1693d7fd0b2c/the-tiniest-thing-you-can-do-that-means-everything.png blog - The tiniest thing you can do that means everything If you've ever stumbled over someone's pronouns and felt unsure what to do, this one's for you. Let’s start with what a pronoun is. They’re the words we use to talk about people without saying their name. Examples are “he,” “she,” or “they.” Instead of saying, "Henry went to the store," we could use Henry’s pronoun and say, "He went to the store." Now, pronouns aren’t just grammar tools. Pronouns tell the world who we are. Using the right pronouns isn’t just important for some people; it’s important for everyone. https://circle-chipmunk-c9hr.squarespace.com/blog/first-timer-for-the-last-hurrah monthly 0.5 2026-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a3d4cc0de53bc6b48c0978f/d610f0d1-7ce0-45f7-9afe-57f3872dc33b/first-timer-for-the-last-hurrah.png blog - First timer for the last hurrah Toastmasters International is a nonprofit focused on helping individuals improve their public speaking and leadership skills. I’m a HUGE fan of this organization and have been a member of five different clubs beginning in 2022. Currently I’m in the clubs Global Pride and NYC Tech. Toastmasters District 119 hosted its Spring Conference this past Saturday. It is THE event put on by the District annually. District 119 is merging into District 46 this summer, making this conference its last. This change is part of a larger restructuring effort to better serve members and strengthen clubs across the organization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a3d4cc0de53bc6b48c0978f/8b7626b5-64c9-4c6a-a967-cd53c3fb3b3d/toastmasters-conference-april-2026.png blog - First timer for the last hurrah - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://circle-chipmunk-c9hr.squarespace.com/blog/from-startup-walks-to-techwalk monthly 0.5 2026-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a3d4cc0de53bc6b48c0978f/f54e1882-43e9-4a10-8f04-f4af5a065eff/from_startup_walks_to_techwalk.png blog - From startup walks to Techwalk Walking meetings. I started doing these about 15 years ago at a tech startup. Organizing lunchtime walks around our office complex as a way to escape our desks and grab some fresh air. I hadn't given them much thought since then, until recently. Last week I sat in on a Toastmasters club meeting. One of the speakers' topics was walking meetings. He shared a few things about them that made a lot of sense. https://circle-chipmunk-c9hr.squarespace.com/blog/stop-sending-word-docs-use-a-form monthly 0.5 2026-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a3d4cc0de53bc6b48c0978f/cc311fad-5d28-49ed-95c8-b89e51c04509/stop_sending_word_docs.png blog - Stop sending word Docs. Use a form. You just heard about a fabulous event. You’re thrilled when the host emails you to gather some information. And then you see they’ve attached… a Word doc. With questions, and underlined areas to fill in the answers. You start typing and the formatting immediately falls apart. If you’re on your phone, forget it, you won’t be completing anything until you can sit down at a computer. In a parking lot? Good luck. It’s pretty obvious that whoever designed that form did not have the recipient’s experience in mind. They did what was easiest for them. Turns out, the technology caught up with the frustration. https://circle-chipmunk-c9hr.squarespace.com/blog/ai-wont-fix-your-knowledge-management-program monthly 0.5 2026-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a3d4cc0de53bc6b48c0978f/cc311fad-5d28-49ed-95c8-b89e51c04509/stop_sending_word_docs.png blog - AI won’t fix your knowledge management program Most organizations invest in tools, systems, and documentation, and still watch knowledge walk out the door. The missing ingredient isn't a better platform or AI. It's conversation. Knowledge workers often grapple with a widespread misconception: that knowledge management (KM) and information management are the same thing. Even some Fortune 500 enterprises believe KM means capture-and-store, when the real transfer happens between people, in dialogue. https://circle-chipmunk-c9hr.squarespace.com/blog/1500-nyc-tech-week-events-and-this-one-stood-out monthly 0.5 2026-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a3d4cc0de53bc6b48c0978f/3e2852cc-7959-495c-8041-f9a1aaf8a9dc/1500_nyc_tech_week_events_and_this_one_stood_out.png blog - 1,500 NYC Tech Week events and this one stood out New York City Tech Week concluded last week. Boston’s Tech Week was last month and San Francisco and LA will host theirs in October. There were more than 1,500 events in NYC to choose from, with topics on AI, B2B, SaaS, HealthTech, FinTech, GTM, and more for engineers, founders, investors, students, and anyone interested in or working in tech. 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