30 Day Challenge
Hanging Out with the Pork Queen
Last night I got to hang out with the Pork Queen and the kids from the FFA. It’s just one of the many reasons I love living in a small town. For the cost of $5 here’s what I received: A pork burger with bacon, chips and a drink great conversation with local FFA boys…
Read MoreIt’s Never About You
Building Relationships vs. Networking Networking is important, we all know that. We need to meet people to advance whatever agenda we are working on. Networking is the buzzword of this century. You hear it everywhere. It means to interact with each other to exchange information and develop contacts. You’ve been to networking events. Usually there’s…
Read MoreStart Ups
Maybe We Could Do That In A Small Town Tuesday six of us traveled to Kansas City and met with several businesses and leaders to see what their start up community was doing. The picture below is John Hawkins-mayor, me, Nate Olson, Zach Chizek-attorney, Brian Miller-city council, Maureen Seamonds-artist, Logan Welch-city council and Adam Arredondo. Nate…
Read MoreThe Past is Done
The Past is Done The days of working at one job for 35 years are gone. We no longer punch in, work 8 hours, and punch out. Some of us work for ourselves, and work long days and often 6 days a week. Some of us work two or three part time jobs. Young people don’t…
Read MoreRural X Summit
Rural X A Summit for Small Towns #ruralX stands for Rural Experience; a “come as you are” convergence of thinkers and doers with a desire to share creative energy, positive motivation and compelling new ways to “ruralize their potential” in the places they call home. The lively, inspirational summit will inspire critical conversations, connect people…
Read More9 1/2 Weeks
This is the tenth week of my Biggest Loser workout at the wellness center. I couldn’t walk half a mile in an hour when I started. Walk, not run. My partner Dyanne and I committed to going to the gym at least four times a week. I even committed to cardio for twenty minutes while…
Read MoreDown time at the Lake
I was at a party at a cottage on Beeds Lake late last year. I just loved the house! It overlooked the lake, had two bedrooms and a huge living room. I volunteered to house sit if she ever needed someone. I got the call this week asking if I still wanted to house sit.…
Read MoreDream Board for 2011: Day 14
I save magazines and then on New Years Eve or New Years Day cut out pictures that appeal to me. The pictures get organized on my dream board that sits right by my desk. This year there’s a lot of travel on the board. Hawaii, Peru, North Carolina, Paris, a beach with a hammock and…
Read MoreAcceptance: Day 13
Acceptance is a person’s agreement to experience a situation, to follow a process or condition (often a negative or uncomfortable situation) without attempting to change it, protest, or exit. (according to Wikipedia) Winter is not my favorite season. I don’t like being cold, falling on the ice or driving in bad weather. However, I live…
Read MoreHunter Devin – Day 11
This little guy was born at 6:46 this morning. 7 pounds 5 ounces and 21 inches long. Hunter Devin Milius. My great nephew – welcome to the world. My heart is filled with love. 30 days of pictures with words geared to develop goals, values and such. This is Day 11.
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