Susan Grondin
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The Dragon King
On a starless night, in a forest of leafless trees the only stirring the occasional howl of wind through the naked bows. The men moved with the grace and confidence of a pack of lioness on the hunt. Holding tight to their charge, they moved without speaking to one another. The bare trees gave way to evergreens as they made their way to higher and colder heights. The air becoming more crisp as they ascended into the dreaded Draconem Mountains. Two men pulled their rouge colored cloaks tighter around their dark forms.
By Susan Grondinabout a year ago in Fiction
Getting Started with Houseplants
Tips & Tricks for Successful House Planting Tips & Tricks for Successful House Planting With houseplants getting more popular recently, you may have considered buying a new houseplant and giving it a try too. You buy that adorable new plant you've had your eye on at the store. But a few weeks later, you see a familiar sight. That cute little plant is yellow, wilted, and sad. But have hope! With a bit of effort and a couple of proven tricks, you'll soon turn that brown thumb green.
By Susan Grondinabout a year ago in Lifehack
Preparing Your Garden for Winter
The signs are all there. The trees are beginning to put on a brilliant show of colors. There's a chill in the air. Pumpkin spice infused food and drinks are everywhere you turn. Yup, that's right, it’s time to winterize your garden.
By Susan Grondin2 years ago in Earth
How to Reduce Overdue in a Business
Tackling overdue invoices and getting your clients to pay on time is paramount for your business' sustainability. If customers don't pay their invoices, your companies' cash flow takes a hit, stopping the business from taking on new projects, investing in new resources, and meeting its operational expenses. Yet, overdue or unpaid invoices have to be handled with care, ensuring that you do not jeopardize your client relationships when collecting what you are owed. Sending payment reminder emails and an abundance of follow-up calls or texts will not only aggravate your clients but distract you from other critical business tasks.
By Susan Grondin2 years ago in Journal
What is a Customer Service Management Strategy (CRM)
What was once the traditional buyer-seller model has shifted from transactions to more customer focused. Customer relationships today need higher levels of maintenance, which is why businesses now have entire CRM strategies dedicated to managing them.
By Susan Grondin2 years ago in Journal
Kayaking Simplified
Whether riverfront, lakeside or sea side; we have all see them. People out on kayaks. Kayaking is such a versatile activity. It can be relaxing. Dipping your paddle into the calm water. Gliding along, wildlife all around you. Kayaking can also be more of an intense sport. The exhilaration of whitewater or long distance kayaking and don't forget speed kayakers. The spray hitting your face, adrenalin pumping. Okay so you're not ready for whitewater yet, but everyone starts somewhere. Are you ready to begin your journey? I have complied, what I believe, to be some key information that all new comers to the world of kayaking should know.
By Susan Grondin2 years ago in Wander
Lorelai & The Valley of Secrets
Prologue “There weren't always dragons in the Valley.” Lorelai heard a man’s voice whisper in her ear. She was having the dream again, she thought to herself. She had it many times before, each slightly different but always so similar.
By Susan Grondin2 years ago in Fiction