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Top 5 Links from 2010
Thanks to Google analytics I can find out what were the top 5 links visited on my page this year. The results proved to be interesting. Number 1 was a blog I wrote for a group writing project sponsored by www.middlezonemusings.com I talked about Alzheimers. That was back in March. In May my dad went…
Read MoreLearning from our kids: Day 10
Many years ago, I was the wrestling statistician for my high school wrestling team. I really liked wrestling. We had a great team and took many players to state. This year, some 30 years later, I have a friend who is wrestling. And she’s a girl. 15 years old, 103 pounds and full of spunk. …
Read MoreOuzo: Day 9
I love ouzo. I don’t drink it often, and usually only in Greece. Today it’s a blizzard outside. I’m making ham and beans for dinner. At 1 p.m. I’m raising a glass with Cruzanne who is in Antioch, Illinois. We made my first trip to Greece together. I drink my ouzo cold, two shots over…
Read MoreMerry Christmas!
Just a few shots taken throughout the year — wishing all of my readers a very, Merry Christmas!
Read MoreRecap of 2010 goals
Image by Simon Hua via Flickr Last year in December I was working on my goals for 2010. Here’s what I had written down: designing websites for individuals that involve history attending conferences and speaking at a few reaching out to the local community and using social media to deliver the message. I did those…
Read MoreAbout Me: Longer is sometimes better
I’m told its important to write an about me page. I get that. And I did that. I gave out a little information and frankly, I don’t know what kind of difference it made. You see, I’m under the impression that social media is, well, social. A five sentence paragraph doesn’t really tell me about…
Read MoreJerry Hirsch, New Friends: Day 6
Mom and I went to the 140 Character Conference in Kansas. It was a great road trip with my mom. The first night a group of us went out to dinner and Uncle Jerry was there. He’s the organizer Jeff Pulver’s Uncle. Jerry is also a photographer. Sunday came around and everyone had plans. Jerry…
Read MoreWhat Have You Been Up To This Year?
I believe that volunteering pays. Volunteering makes your circle of influence larger, brings you in contact with people you never would have met, sharpens your skills and creates new ones and makes you a more rounded person. You could choose to sit on the couch and watch tv or you could take one day or…
Read MoreSelf: Day Five
Even a dog wags its own tail. I believe it’s important to talk about what you are doing. You never know when you may be an example for someone else. I’m speaking at http://smalltown.140conf.com on Monday November 1. It’s a real honor. I hope that you visit, either in person, or at the live stream. …
Read MoreFriendship: Day 3
I’m speaking at a conference on November 1. http://smalltown.140conf.com It’s a big deal. I found out last night that there is a costume party October 31st for the speakers. 650 feet underground. You’ll see the pictures I’m sure! I have not been to a costume party for over 30 years. I picked up the phone…
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