Are You An Entrepreneur?
Entrepreneur Magazine gives us these facts: Average annual income of an employee in the USA is $26, 000.Average annual income of a successful home-based business in the USA is $50,250.20% of home entrepreneurs reported that their businesses grossed between $100,000 and $500,000 last year. Are you the kind of person who is psychologically unemployable? I…
A Story, A Prayer and A Miracle
It’s the season of Miracles and of giving. The post today will be about both. I apologize for no pictures — blogger and my computer are too slow this week. A StoryI have a 4 year old great nephew and a 2 year old great niece. Christmas is a big deal to them. Stevie is…
Country Primitive
Guyla Pohlman, owner of Wood Cellar is our feature interview today. The Wood Cellar is located at 8 1st st NW, Hampton, Iowa. The pictures are all items in her store – and show how much fun shopping is at the Wood Cellar! Tell me about yourself. I like to go antiquing and to flea…
Have You Got A Mission Statement?
Everyone should have a mission statement. Most businesses do. Some people do. It is my believe that my personal mission statement will direct my business as well. I’m fortunate to have carved out a way to work from home, doing what I love to do. Some of those things I’m paid for, some I’m not.…
Gardening Nude: Part Two
I had the opportunity to interview Shawna Coronado, author of The Naked Gardener. Shawna lives in Warrenville, IL with her husband and two daughters and brings us some easy tips to start being green. Talk to me a little about the thoughts behind “get your green on” – how do you begin? Where are you…
Gardening Nude: Part One
I had the wonderful opportunity of visiting with Shawna Coronado. She’s the author of Gardening Nude, and I recommend the book to everyone! We talked for a long time, and we have a long interview! So long in fact, that I will be posting it over two days. Get a cup of tea, snuggle in…
Memory Lane
Let’s take a short trip down memory lane. Why not? It’s a great day to be inside and to ponder. I’m pondering entertainment. Is TV as good as it used to be? Here’s a list of shows you can no longer watch on television. Do you remember? SCTVLost in SpaceThe MunstersThe Magic GardenRomper RoomDark ShadowsBewitched…
Silos and Smokestacks
I had the opportunity to visit with Candy Steed from Silos and Smokestacks to discuss what is happening with the heritage area in Iowa. Candy is the Program and Partnership director and is located in Waterloo, Iowa. Silos and Smokestacks is a National Heritage Area, where the story of American agriculture comes to life. This…
My Part of the Social in Social Media
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…
A Ten Year Old’s Story
I believe everyone has a story to tell. All of us. Our ancestors passed down our stories orally. Usually, there was one person who was the storyteller for the family – and children learned their history at that person’s knee. Today, we hope that our children study well in school. Some families are into genealogy…