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History is made.

by Amber on November 5, 2008

Wow. The dawning of a new era of American leadership. How humbling its been to participate and witness a defining moment in our country’s (world’s?) history. Regardless of what side of the fence you’re on, it’s quite a milestone. The faces in the crowd last night were what grabbed me. Looks of hope, optimism, triumph [...]

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Marshmallow Fluff

by Amber on October 29, 2008

Once again, I heard the familiar line from a new friend. “Wow Amber, when I first met you, I really thought you were a hardass and I was totally intimidated by you. But really, you’re sweet!” Yikes. Hardass? Intimidated? Ok. I cuss like a sailor sometimes (at least in sympathetic company). I’m fiercely driven and [...]

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Music Moves.

by Amber on October 28, 2008

There are few pleasures I enjoy more in the world than sharing my music with friends. It’s like giving them a small window into who I am, without words. My tastes are scattered. I won’t even say eclectic – that implies some kind of artistic randomness that’s intentional and stylish. Mine is just all over [...]

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Dreams grow, too.

by Amber on October 26, 2008

Bringing my daughter home from the hospital was one of the most terrifying, moving, thrilling and amazing times of my life. I didn’t know what in the hell I was doing (as I’m sure most new parents feel). I remember the crib had stood empty for weeks, waiting for the new little something to come [...]

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Kicking My Inner Critic’s Ass

by Amber on October 23, 2008

I had an experience over the last couple of days. It came in a few pieces, and it’s really shifted my outlook on life, love, and work. For several reasons, I’ve realized that more than anything else, the passion for who I am and what I do is paramount. I’ve carried around a lot of [...]

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Friendships can be hard work.

by Amber on October 14, 2008

I’m having a bit of a crisis lately, about friendships. A couple of the ones I have seem to be an awful lot of work. I’m not opposed to working at relationships – far from it. I spend my work life encouraging businesses to do just that – invest in developing relationships. But this feels [...]

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No Regrets. Just Unfinished Memories.

by Amber on September 2, 2008

Last week, I saw a friend that I haven’t seen in nearly 15 years. We grew up together on the same block, Julie and I. On Summerton Place. It was a great street for kids to grow up on, I think. There were probably a dozen kids on the block at least, and we all [...]

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Under Pressure

by Amber on August 13, 2008

No, not the song. Though it’s certainly a classic. Lately, I’ve been wrestling with the challenges that come with being a new entrepreneur. It’s a whole new world and some of it I expected. Some of it I didn’t. I’ve always been my own worst critic, holding myself up against people I admire. Comparing myself [...]

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Nighttime, my companion and friend.

by Amber on July 21, 2008

I love the darkness. Sunshine is warm, and happy, and I like her just fine (I’ve got freckles to prove it). Sunrise and sunset are beautiful too, but they don’t stick around long enough for me to get to know them well, I’m afraid. Nighttime has been there for me. We’ve formed quite the friendship [...]

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Camera Shy.

by Amber on July 13, 2008

I’ve never been much for getting in front of a camera. The minute someone points that lens at me I’m tense, self conscious, and shy. Those who know me best must wonder about the disconnect. I realized the other day – when a friend asked me for a photo or two – that I only [...]

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