What I Learned From Adversity
We’ve got a new writing assignment from Robert Hruzek. The assignment is to expound on what you’ve learned from adversity. Let me tell you a couple of stories. (Facts tell, stories sell.) I have a 92 Cadillac I love. Her name is Baby. I drove her to Des Moines this week, and she let me…
Frugal and Friendly: Jenn Fowler
Do a Google search for Jenn Fowler and here’s what you find: Jenn Fowler on Twitter Deb Ng and Jenn Fowler on Blogtalkradio Frugal Upstate I met Jenn on twitter and had the pleasure of speaking with her this week. She has always responded to my tweets, is insightful and helpful. Oh yeah – and…
Top Ten Reasons I’m Going to SOBCon 09
Top Ten Reasons 1. I’m a blogger. 2. To actually meet the speakers that I follow on twitter. Chris Brogan, Brian Clark, Chris Cree, Chris Garrett, Glenda Watson Hyatt, Julian Smith, Terry Starbucker, Liz Strauss — just to name a few. 3. To meet my some of my twitter friends like Becky McCray, Amber…
Assignment Number 1 31DBBB
Assignment Number 1 from Problogger project: 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Create Your Elevator Speech. Here’s what I had on the blog. INTENTIONS, PURPOSE AND PERMALINK The intentions of this blog is share knowledge, entertain when possible and merge work life with home life. Interviews and information for and about small businesses and…
SOBCon 09 Sponsorship Spotlight
SOBCon09. I’m registered. That means I got sponsors! Cornerstone Cottage – gifts and crafts and oh so much more! Townsend Winery – a little slice of heaven right here in Franklin County (I’m waiting on the gooseberry wine) Franklin County Historical Society – they get it and I’m honored to sit on their board. The…
Just do it
Waiting for things to be perfect, you miss many opportunities. We often find ourselves tweeking our plans before we put them in place. That’s got to stop. Just do it. Start now. Worry about adjustments as you go along. Be passionate, not plan heavy. Tell your story. Ask your questions. Take Action! You’ll…
Thank you Sid Sickles
Sid Sickles taught me to parallel park. He was the football coach and driver’s education teacher. High school back in the 70’s. I don’t remember a lot about the driving lessons. I know I passed the class, got my license and am probably the best parallel parker in the world (outside of Ackley…
Good People Day
Gary Vaynerchuk started Good People Day last year. It’s designed to recognize the good people you’ve encountered in the past year. What a great idea! I am blessed – I’m surrounded by good people. I’m going to give you categories. I know I’ll miss some people – that is not intentional! Melaleuca Business…
Think BIG
I met with one of my sponsors to SOBCon09 yesterday -Judy from Cornerstone Cottage. She’s got a lot going on with her business. She’s also a creative, inspiring, intelligent woman. She gets it. We talked about creating a mindmap for the things she wants to do. I think her lightbulb moment was realizing that…
Domino Theory
My favorite independent book store closed last month. It creates such a dilemma! I really liked having someone who knew my tastes, kept me informed of books I might like to read and did special orders. She also became a friend. Now she is working out of town during the week and home most weekends.…