How this network marketer answers “What do you do?”

I get asked often “what do you do?”. The automatic response is “I set up accounts for an Inc 500 company that manufactures their products right here in the United States.  Non-toxic products for your health and home, more affordable than Wal-Mart, safer and delivered to your door.“ If I have more time, I like…

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A Twitter Habit

Sunday morning and I’m up early.  But then, I’m always up early.  I’ve developed a habit. It’s my twitter habit. I spend 30 to 60 minutes perusing the links everyone is sharing.  It’s a great way to expand your knowledge base.  Here’s just a few articles I’ve read this morning. Kneal Mann reflecting on time…

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The Arts: Day Four

Last summer I had the opportunity and good fortune to play Mrs. Soames in the play Our Town. Our local community formed the Franklin County Arts Council and the first play was Our Town.  Tryouts were held at the Chamber Office and the Chamber Director urged/forced/suggested/insisted that I try out. With my history of public…

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Celebrating an Anniversary

Two years ago today I was laid off from a 9 to 5 job. I made a commitment to spend 24 months learning what social media is, using it and creating a difference. Here’s what I’ve learned in those two years: Twitter is more than talking about what you are doing Blogging can change your…

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It’s Only Water

There was a post on Facebook about free water. Shelene Codner ‎124 Pallets of bottled water available to non-profits, government entities, 501 c 3 organizations and municipalities – located in Ames. Will split out pallets – you do not have to take all 124 pallets. I volunteer at the Chamber of Commerce and thought “why…

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Heavy Hitters Head to Hutch

Monday November 1, the Fox Theatre in Hutchinson Kansas will be the host to some of the most cutting edge personalities in the online universe.   Hosted by Jeff Pulver and Becky McCray, the 140 Character Conference is coming to small town America.  These conferences have been hosted in cities like New York, London and Tel…

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Watch Your Language: 7 Rules for Getting What You Want

Christine Kane often guests blogs here at Debworks. Today she talks about the importance of watching your words. Years ago, I was in a car with a music promoter. He had picked me up at the airport and was driving me to my hotel before my performance. On the way, we talked guitars. We got…

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A look into my soul

I like peanut butter, chunky natural, on toast, crackers or wheat bread. Cottage cheese is not only good for you, it tastes wonderful! I love the way lilacs smell in the spring – it’s the promise of summer. I think I’d die if I couldn’t travel. I know I’d die if I couldn’t write. Greece…

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The Long Story

I sent a video to the Oprah Winfrey Show.  Ms. Winfrey has asked that small towns across America send her a video explaining why their town is so special.  Her production team will choose the most creative towns and come to visit. September 8,I was checking my Facebook Newsfeed looking for interesting things to write…

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Oh look, a squirrel!

I don’t have A.D.D….. oh look, a squirrel! It seems I’m not alone.  There are squirrels everywhere and I see them.  Now the big question is how do I control my squirrel brain? Well, I don’t.  I’ve given up.  I am starting to think the squirrels are helping me. I have even let them roam…

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