Put that cigarette out
Another emergency room visit with my mom. She’s 82 and in frail health. Today a doctor told us only ten years of smoking can set you up for a massive fail later in life. Heart problems, lungs decrease in efficiency and eventually can stop working. For all of you smokers out there…quit. Suck it up…
Locals Weigh In on #TravelMidwest
Many people have weighed in on the conversation with National Geographic on why they should visit Iowa in their trek across the United States. Here’s just a few comments received from blog posts, facebook comments and twitter. But none of the glitz and glamour found in the big cities feeds my soul like quiet…
Why Do You Love the Midwest?
I live in the Midwest. Along with 60 million other people. That’s a lot of people. Yet we often get referred to as the fly over states. The payusnonevermind location. The “why do you want to go there” states. A group of us (Iowans) think the people that believe like that are wrong. Just plain…
9 1/2 Weeks
This is the tenth week of my Biggest Loser workout at the wellness center. I couldn’t walk half a mile in an hour when I started. Walk, not run. My partner Dyanne and I committed to going to the gym at least four times a week. I even committed to cardio for twenty minutes while…
I Love Franklin County
That’s right – I love where I live! Here’s my presentation from the 140 Character Conference/State of Now in Des Moines. In the next week, I’ll be sharing other presentations. Let us know what you think!
Success Comes With Help
The State of Now Conference 2012 is over. It was a big success, with many viewpoints presented, ideas exchanged, stories told and excitement generated. Over the course of the next several weeks you’ll hear guest posts from those who spoke and those who attended. You’ll read about the plans we have for the future, bringing…
Get off your butt
Michael Libbie, who is speaking on the ROI of social media at the 140 Conference, made this video. Just for the State of Now Conference. You can still order tickets. As a matter of fact, use the code ‘verizon’ and get your $70 full price ticket for only $40! See you at the 140…….. …
Comment for a Free Ticket
So I’ve been a little busy lately ………. and excited for Monday the 23rd to come and we can rock out this State of Now/140 Character Conference! Now for the fun part ………… tell me why you’d like a free ticket that I’m giving away! Just post a comment and I’ll let you know Friday,…
People Are Talking
April 23 the State of Now/140 Character Conference takes place in Des Moines at the Civic Center. Here’s what a few of our attendees and speakers have to say. “While the technology that is available to inform us and reach others has grown so rapidly, I can’t wait to hear others share the value…
Why You Should Come to Des Moines April 23
There have been many 140 Character Conferences (now known as the State of Now conferences) around the world. New York, London, Tel Aviv, LA, Hutchinson, Kansas, Canada. Des Moines, Iowa is having their second one in just two weeks – April 23. Des Moines held the first local 140 Character Conference last year. It was…