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Comment Please
I just spent about 10 minutes reading a few blog posts. One was particularly poignant and I started to post a comment on Facebook where the writer had originally put the link. Then I stopped and remembered how important it is to the blogger that you comment ON THE BLOG. I went back, and put…
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 MoreNo Excuses
Can I tell you the number of times I’ve heard “I don’t know how to do that.” I’m talking about using social media as another marketing tool for your small business. The opportunity presents itself this Thursday to spend an afternoon with Jason Falls, Mr. No BullShit, and be a part of an in-depth discussion on…
Read MoreState of Now/140Conf12: From Disenfranchised to Empowered, Part Two
Disenfranchised: deprived of power, marginalized (Merriman Webster) I was witness to two days of speaking truth to power, to sharing stories of marginalization that opened all the floodgates of the heart, to a gut wrenching time of bringing power out of pain. The State of Now/140 Character Conference NYC 2012 made these incredible stories of…
Read MoreState of Now/140ConfNY 2012 Part One
This year for the second time I went to NYC to be a part of the State of Now/140 Character Conference. It’s two days of 10 minute presentations from people talking about how the technology of now (real time internet, twitter, facebook, blogging, etc.) has affected their lives. Last year was a whirlwind and I…
Read MoreJason Falls Coming to Des Moines
Ben Smith is a friend of mine and I’m honored to be able to work with Ben on a project coming to Iowa. Ben made it possible for Brian Solis to come to Des Moines to speak and he is now bringing Jason Falls here! Here’s Ben, in his own words … Social: IRL is…
Read MoreJulien Smith, a man to listen to
As I use these tools called social media, I’ve been thinking a lot about how our world is changing. How it’s getting smaller and how we are realizing that indeed we are all connected. Julien Smith puts into words some thoughts I mostly agree with. Julien Smith is a reactionary. Or a revolutionist. Or a…
Read MoreGrants
I learned about a grant today for our community — on Facebook. Shelene Codner posted it. http://www.itseasytorecycle.org/grant-program.cfm I also learned about grants last month – several in fact – from my Google Reader. Because I receive notifications whenever http://www.mccrayandassoc.com/ posts a blog entry. Most grants are for nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)3 designation. However, via a Google…
Read MoreLooks like Pinterest has reached its tipping point. I’ve received lots of new followers over the past two weeks. They are people I would never think would be interested in Pinterest. Just goes to show you, sometimes I’m wrong. 🙂 Would you like to know how to find out who’s pinning your stuff? It’s simple…
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