The Writing Editor | Mary Beth Marino

God and Websites Take Care Of Those Who Take Care Of Themselves!

Mary Beth Marino — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:03:07 +0000

I’ve already admitted that I’m better at taking care of other people than I am myself…especially when it comes to updating my systems, my blogs, renewing my memberships, keeping up with twitter, facebook, linked in- or any of my other social media networks. It is difficult to do this when you are in a time constraint with your business…and time [...]

Banished Words or Phrases for 2009 – Add Your Own!

Mary Beth Marino — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:03:45 +0000

WORDS AND CATCH PHRASES How appropriate to read Lake Superior State University’s annual list of words/phrases that are to be banished at years end! What a great idea! Like a de-cluttering of the English language! A year-end wrap up of acceptable words and non-acceptable words. uh…… “How cool is that?” (That phrase will NEVER be banished!!) I don’t speak any [...]

MIGHT THERE BE OTHER USES FOR BLOGS? hmmm…

Mary Beth Marino — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:23:28 +0000

Here is what I was thinking about with a recent client. Why write a weekly blog, if you also send a newsletter, emails, and do social marketing? Do we really believe that everyone “reads” all that is put out there? Blogs are great, don’t get me wrong..and there is a definite place for them in [...]

Time for some English Lessons; And a Laugh!

Mary Beth Marino — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:00:19 +0000

It’s time for a good laugh! A belly shaking, rolling on the floor laugh…AND an English lesson to boot! My love affair with words was nourished by an email that was sent to me by a friend. It challenges the English language while giving a good laugh and marvels the astonishment about how things get [...]

Choice Words on Economic Woes!

Mary Beth Marino — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:43:07 +0000

The choice words we may be using worldwide, in reference to the way the economy is impacting all of us, is not just slang -but down right cursing! Forget proper etiquette! Forget which candidate is promising what! Forget “severance pay” and health care costs, and fuel cost, and that General Motors just laid off thousands [...]

Shameful Neglect! Scary Thoughts!

Mary Beth Marino — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:07:43 +0000

Oh dear! I haven’t written in my blog since June! There is NO excuse for that! Yes there is…broken fingers? No…I could use my toes. Um, computer crashed? For 3 months?!!! I don’t THINK so! Hmmm…o.k. I’ll just own up to it, I’ve been too pre-occupied with other things in my life to keep my “journal of opportunity” [...]

Wow! An Award! For ME?

Mary Beth Marino — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:38:35 +0000

I was just going along, minding my own business the other day, when I went to my Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) Forum to see what “kewl” things were going on. Now this association is the greatest thing that ever happened to work at home moms or solo entrepreneurs. The 8,000 + membership, provides everything you would [...]

The Dangerous Side Of The Cyberworld

Mary Beth Marino — Mon, 26 May 2008 02:45:28 +0000

Startling facts were discussed on BlogTalkRadio, The Puddle People Hour where I am a Co-host along with Pam Sargant. We had the honor of having as our guest, the Former First Lady of Utah, and wife of Michael Leavitt, Former Govenor of Utah. Jacalyn S. Leavitt, is the chair of the IKeepSafe Coalition where governors wives [...]

Memorial Day Momento’s

Mary Beth Marino — Thu, 22 May 2008 23:14:12 +0000

With the US celebrating a Memorial Day Holiday this last weekend in May, we normally bring out all the flags, the servicemen, the bands and parades. This year will be no different. However, the cemetaries may have more visitors, and the sentiments may run even deeper, for the service men and women who have served in the [...]

WRITE A MOTHER’S DAY LETTER!

Mary Beth Marino — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:59:25 +0000

HEAR IT READ ON BLOG TALK RADIO! MOM WILL LOVE IT! Did you know that sentiment can bring out the best in your writing? Want to know why? Because it comes from the heart. And the heart is pure and honest. Writing it is even better. When you write it, you don’t blush! You don’t stumble on words. You don’t [...]