Here’s what you need to know

• You’re reading my personal blog, The Spectacled Bean, born in 2011. Please note, as far back as 2004 I had what I refer to as *starter* blogs.

• I write about what happens in my life or what I’m currently thinking about. This weblog is more of a weekly lifestyle column than a daily diary thus I write on a myriad of topics in a variety of ways.

• I have a B.A. in English Lit & a M.A. in Communications. Long before blogs existed I was destined to be a blogger.

• I’ve worked as a paralegal, marketing researcher, merchandiser, sales rep, retail store manager, fundraiser, project manager, and writer. In other words, many jobs, no career.

• I’m genuine, down-to-earth, observant with a hint of snarky. I’ve been described as subtly subversive which pleases me. Because I am.

• Today I live in a quirky suburb of a big midwestern city with my husband, Zen-Den, who I met in college. We are happy.

• My current motto which changes occasionally is: do no harm, but take no shit. Same with you?

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