Classic Cafe
This little spot in the small town of Malvern, Iowa is far from classic. Unless you define classic as: best breakfast of eggs, toast and bacon ever eaten, Americano to rival those in Italy, artwork bigger than life, ambiance that every woman dreams of, conversation with people who work there that made you feel right at home,…
8 Reasons to Purchase a Ticket to the State of Now
The State of Now/140 Character Conference Des Moines is April 23. It lasts all day and features speakers in ten minute segments. Agriculture, Education, Business, Food, Authors, Tourism, Reflections and Synchronicity are topics being covered. Why should you go? 1. Agriculture. If you live in a big (or any city), you’ll want to hear how farmers are…
Lifetime Movie Reviews
The year was 1975 and I was in college. My folks came to visit for the weekend and we went to the movies. Jaws was the feature presentation. I almost lost my leg that night. The part of the movie where the sound track starts with da DUM da DUM da DUM and the shark…
The Power of Technology
Today I went out for lunch with a friend. I pulled out my smart phone (Verizon Android Charge) and went to My Fitness Pal app and punched in the meal I wanted. Sure enough, I could have it – it qualified for the amount of calories I wanted for lunch. The specials sign at Honk…
Why Admiral Leahy?
Who Is Admiral William Leahy? It’s easy to forget that history happens all around us. And when we grow up in the midst of it, it becomes simply the “normal” background of our lives. Anything unfortunate enough to happen in that background is “ordinary.” This explains why some of William Morris’ hand-printed wallpapers have been…
State of Now Gets an official Welcome!
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau prepared a video welcoming attendees and speakers to the 140 Character Conference/State of Now on April 23. We’re happy to be there!
Share Your Story
Every so often I get a press release that bears repeating. The following is one of those. I love how Latham Seeds supports our community and I think we can help them. Fundraising Campaign Underway to Endow County 4-H Scholarship SHARE YOUR STORY, HELP BRIGHTEN THE FUTURE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY 4-H’ers HAMPTON, Iowa – February…
Why Do People Go to Conferences?
I’m speaking at the 140 Character/State of Now Conference in Des Moines on April 23. I’m also organizing it. I do spend some time on Facebook looking for people who just might be an interesting speaker. We try to do different things in our conference and make it meaningful and exciting for those attending. …
Toys
Look what was donated to the Franklin County Historical Society! Isn’t it lovely? We believe it is around 80 years old. Do you have any antique toys in your attic? If you know the story of the toy – who bought it, who did they give it to, how old is it – write it…
Are You Listening?
Do you have a social media plan for your business? Start simply … but start. Use Google Alerts and set up some basic searches for your business. Include your town, the name of your business, the products (or product lines) you sell. You’ll be surprised at the things you’ll find that people are saying about…