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a from the field Brag Basket

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I’m in the field today, so let’s do brag basket without the explanations. What’s the good news from your field this week? New to SmallBizSurvival.com? Take the Guided Tour. Like what you see? Get our updates.

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May 11, 2012 Filed Under: brag basket

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  1. Paul Merrill says

    May 11, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    When you say you’re in the field, Becky, you probably mean that literally.

    My brag? I came through a rough patch and am feeling a lot better. “The darkest hour is just before the dawn.” Emmylou Harris sang that in her album, “Roses In The Snow.” I haven’t thought of that song in years. But it jumped into my mind just now.

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  2. Becky McCray says

    May 11, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    Glad to hear you are feeling better, Paul.

    And yes, I’m actually out working in my field today. :)

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  3. Glenda Watson Hyatt says

    May 11, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    Paul, I’m glad the sun is shining again for you! That can be such a freeing feeling.

    My brag? A couple more steps done on my newest project, presentation proposal submitted, client work done, site stats done, bills paid. Off to reclaim my weekend for the third week in a row.

    Have a good one!

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  4. Becky McCray says

    May 12, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    Glenda, I’m proud of how well you’ve reclaimed weekends and improved your productivity!

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