Hilary Topper Blog - Latest Comments

Re: Ever Wait For Someone Who Never Shows?

Hilary JM Topper, MPA — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:51:54 -0000

ha!

Re: Tips on Making Yourself Quotable on Social Media

Cloris Kylie — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 09:04:04 -0000

Good quotes come from authenticity. Once we're comfortable being ourselves in front of others, the words come to us. Thank you for the post!

Re: How to Secure Big Government Contracts as a Small Business in 2014

Hilary JM Topper, MPA — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 21:51:51 -0000

Pat, this was a guest blog that I thought was relevant to help some small businesses. Sorry it wasn't relevant for you.

Re: How to Secure Big Government Contracts as a Small Business in 2014

pat — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:22:32 -0000

The next topic will be "How to invest $1,000,000.00"
First: Get a million dollars.
Second: Invest it wisely.

Sorry Hillary.
Why not make it a point to:
First: Only write about that which you know and can contribute.
Second: Don't write for writing's sake.

Re: Why Mentor? Pay it Forward!

Hilary JM Topper, MPA — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:46:56 -0000

Thanks for the comment.

Re: Why Mentor? Pay it Forward!

Hilary JM Topper, MPA — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:46:41 -0000

It's so true Jim! Thanks for your comments.

Re: Why Mentor? Pay it Forward!

jimestill — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 11:13:25 -0000

Mentoring also helps the mentor. Apart from the "feel good", it can help the mentor learn and clarify their own thoughts. Teaching is the best way of learning.

Re: Glasslandia Episode 5 – “Yucatan Shrimp Taco”

Hilary JM Topper, MPA — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 07:13:33 -0000

Thank you Cloris!

Re: Glasslandia Episode 5 – “Yucatan Shrimp Taco”

Cloris Kylie — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 06:57:50 -0000

I personally loved this episode. The view from the parasail was amazing! I felt your sense of freedom :-) Great job to all of you at HJMT!

Re: Why Mentor? Pay it Forward!

Cloris Kylie — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 09:30:15 -0000

Hilary, I've mentored many people throughout my life, and I've learned so much from them. A mentoring relationship benefits all parties, and makes us feel that we're truly making a difference. Thank you for the post!

Re: Vacation Time: Time to Eat in Puerto Rico

Cloris Kylie — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 10:46:43 -0000

The beach...Great imagery to have during this cold winter in the Northeast! I think I'll go grab a tropical snack too... :-) Thanks for the post!

Re: When Someone Wears Cologne…

Hilary JM Topper, MPA — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 23:38:28 -0000

Thanks for sharing! I'm glad I'm not alone on this... :)

Re: When Someone Wears Cologne…

Vivian Leber — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:49:04 -0000

I don't get sick but I do feel very uncomfortable around strong scents. A friend once got into my car wearing a strong scent. I rolled down my window (in winter) and said "that's too strong for me." She was insulted. Seems to be very personal. I don't get the purpose of perfume. The French started it in 1700s to mask B.O. from lack of bathing facilities.

Re: When Someone Wears Cologne…

Hilary JM Topper, MPA — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 09:33:28 -0000

Good advice! Thank you!

Re: When Someone Wears Cologne…

Cloris Kylie — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 09:20:25 -0000

Interesting post, Hilary. I can relate, because I usually have trouble breathing when exposed with strong scents, including cologne and scented candles. And what I do is simply that: tell people what the scent causes in my body and they know not to wear perfume/cologne next time they visit me. It's tougher with customers...I usually just keep my distance.

Re: Ever Wait For Someone Who Never Shows?

S_Pofcher — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:45:08 -0000

Hilary, great question and I have no answer.

Re: Ever Wait For Someone Who Never Shows?

Hilary JM Topper, MPA — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:33:58 -0000

I have to start doing that. But what happens when you can't get the confirmation the day before? Do you still meet the person?

Re: Ever Wait For Someone Who Never Shows?

S_Pofcher — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:28:38 -0000

I always try to confirm the day before.

Re: Decision Makers Are Using Social Media by Guest Blogger, Michelle Ashby

social networking Rochester NY — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 06:18:54 -0000

nice post..........

Re: Ever Wait For Someone Who Never Shows?

Hilary JM Topper, MPA — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:06:30 -0000

He sent me a message telling me it was his "bad." I guess he forgot. I sent him a message at around 7 am but maybe I should have confirmed the day before. This happens to me often. I guess I need to make sure everything is confirmed before I go anywhere...

Re: Ever Wait For Someone Who Never Shows?

Sharon Maxwell-Yamamoto — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 15:44:55 -0000

So rude...so did that person ever call you? Unless he had an accident or there was real trouble at home, you can't overlook that.

Re: Ever Wait For Someone Who Never Shows?

Hilary JM Topper, MPA — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:23:31 -0000

Thanks for sharing!

Re: Ever Wait For Someone Who Never Shows?

Cloris Kylie — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:53:49 -0000

15 minutes makes a lot of sense. That's what I do, too.

Re: My Top Favorite 10 Concerts in 2013

David Parmet — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 09:08:40 -0000

Note the distinctly 80s bent....

Re: My Top Favorite 10 Concerts in 2013

Hilary JM Topper, MPA — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:29:31 -0000

Fun!