It kinda has a funny twist when you are a woman … and I don’t mean to start a conversation about men and women …just personal experience. The reason I was given for three visa rejections from three different countries: I am a single woman under twenty five and in “invisible colors” I am an Ethiopian…implicating that the only purpose I’ll b visiting…

“Thank you for calling blah, blah, blah. My name Giovanni, how could I assist you.”

Now, picture having to say that over sixty times a day.

Sitting in a square area, surrounded by a flock of seagulls. All repeating the same scripted scene, over and over again. The “mine” seen from “Finding Nemo.”

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I am new to blogging. I’ve noticed I have lost 3 followers. Did I loose you because I’m not writing enough or its not interesting enough?

What can I do to attract more followers or keep the ones I have? I know that writing…

#AskGretchen: Career Malaise, Stretched Thin & Getting Out of a Rut

Dear Gretchen,

I have a great job and make good money. I live within walking distance to the beach. However, I can’t help from feeling overwhelmed and lost. I dread going to work each day…