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Read MoreBlog Action Day: The Power of We
Bloggers around the world today are posting on Blog Action Day. it started in 2007 and the global topic today is The Power of We. I believe in thinking global and buying local. I live in a community of 10,000 people in my entire county, and our livelihoods are dependent on residents buying local. This…
Read MoreTransparent – maybe not always.
I was going to tell you the story of my estranged brother. However, is this a story I really need to share? No, it’s not. It’s a story for my family, not a story for the public. How many of us tell all of our stories in order to be truly transparent? Is transparency always…
Read MoreGems from my Google Reader
I’ve started reading my Google Reader more than once a week. I’m always looking for news and interesting things to share and in that quest I’ve saved quite a few blogs in my Reader. Here’s just a few fun things from the past couple of days. Google Alert for Hampton, Iowa: I have the alert…
Read MoreSaturdays are made for reading
“No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.”- Confucius Saturday mornings belong to me. Of course these mornings start about 5 am and go until 9 ish – or until a prior appointment is made. I drink coffee at home, listen to…
Read MoreI Remember
11 years ago this country was attacked. Thousands died. We went to war. Things as we knew it changed. Today I ask that you reflect on how those changes have affected you. Do you hug your loved ones more? Are you saying ‘thank you’ for services rendered? Are you taking more risks and pursuing dreams…
Read MoreScheduled Recharge
I have loved the beach … forever. I’m pretty fond of small town living too. Though I do miss my Chicago. I am forever thankful for the friends I have. My work is a joy. Most of the time. I’m feeling on top of the world these days. I’m creating, connecting and happy. I find…
Read MoreAugust in Deb’s World
Friday, August 17 is State of Now: AgIowa in Ames from 2 to 5. 15 speakers, snacks, cocktails and networking — $10. There are tickets available. I am not going to explain further (see notes below where I’ve done that already). I am asking you to just buy a ticket. I’m asking you to come…
Read MoreKate’s Family Goes to New Zealand
Kate and her family went to New Zealand. I asked her to guest post on my blog about her trip. This is a long post, a good read and beautiful pictures. So grab a cuppa and relax a bit. The read is a good one. My family recently returned from a month-long trip to New…
Read MoreWhat I Know
Here’s what I know on a Sunday night ….. #blogchat is just a great place to hang out for an hour. Listen to the experts and not-so-experts discuss various topics. Visit www.tweetchat.com, sign in with your twitter account and enter blogchat. The stream will fly by you – and you might have an opportunity to…
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