Year: 2026

The Case for Being a Little Old-Fashioned

I make my living working remotely, and I love technology. In fact, I love learning new programs and finding tools that make my work easier. But the more automated our world becomes, the more I appreciate some of the old-fashioned ways of doing business. The ones that put people and relationships first. I definitely appreciate
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I Think I Named a Chicken Yesterday

Some days are completely ordinary.  And some days… not so much! Yesterday, my neighbor Becky pulled into my driveway in her buggy to say hello.  Of course, I ran outside to see Jr., her giant Catahoula, and Tillie, her little Jack Russell. Then Becky casually asked, “Did you see my chicken?” “What chicken?” She pointed
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This is not what I expected

Early on in my virtual assistant business, I had a very different picture in my head of what I’d be doing. I thought it would look more like traditional office work. Filing, ordering supplies, and basic data entry. Simple, behind-the-scenes tasks that just needed to get done. And to be fair, there are still pieces
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The Gratitude Gazette twice-a-month newsletter header featuring Maritza Dominguez and a workspace with laptop, planner, coffee, and notes, representing the idea that being busy doesn’t always mean being productive

Busy Doesn’t Always Mean Productive

This week has been busy. I’ve met with clients, worked on my own content, scheduled out a full month ahead for one client, and created content for another.  I’ve also been baking and prepping for the farmer’s market, testing a new cookie recipe, grocery shopping, cleaning the house for company coming this weekend, and even
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