Margi’s Musings
Thoughts and reflections on life, travel, and more.
7 Life Lessons I Learned From My Dog
When we brought home a rescue dog from the local shelter, we thought we were saving him. But in fact, this beautiful Plott Hound has taught us so much about life and love. I share seven life lessons I’ve learned from my dog about joy, trust, energy, and being present in the moment.
Why We All Need Adult Summer Camp
When we are children, summer camp is a wonderful adventure away from home. Maybe adults need camp, too. Margaret shares her adventures and community building at a special adult summer camp in the Canadian countryside with other geeks, life learners, and world travelers.
Facebook Ads Manager Nearly Tore Us Apart
Sometimes we forget to slow down and understand a situation, resulting in miscommunication and bad behavior. This is exactly what happened to the Snort Out Loud team in the aftermath of a major Facebook user experience update. Friendship won in the end.
My Lifelong Love Affair with the Expressive F-word
The f-word has received a bad rap for too long. Research now suggests that people who swear might be happier, healthier, smarter and more trustworthy. Here’s a story and lessons from my lifelong love affair with the F-bomb, and what science has to say about it.
How to Survive Summer Travel Season
It’s summer and time to relax and be happy. But traveling, whether by plane, train, boat, or automobile, seems to only result in stress and aggravation. Here are seven helpful survival tips for both frequent flyers and travel novices to help you be prepared and stay calm this summer travel season.
My Incredible Adventure with Hernia Surgery
“It was a small bump above my belly button. I found myself playing with it, pushing it in and watching it pop back out.” Margaret delivers her story of going under the knife with enough wit to make us laugh through two IV sticks and cringing detail. Her recommendations for recovery are practical, funny and a must-read for anyone who’s having, or has had surgery.
Margaret Dawson
Margaret Dawson is a builder, a change agent, and a coach. She is a frequent public speaker and author on technology trends, women in tech, digital marketing, women supporting women and living intentionally.