Grants
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…
Bridge Over Troubled Water
I no longer watch television. Don’t be sad for me, I have Netflix. I consciously choose something to watch, take the time out of my day to sit down and watch it, and no longer worry about wasting my time watching television. Today I worked on websites, tried my hand at coding a form for…
From Print to Digital
Jo Coonley brought in an article/picture from the North Central Iowa Farm Bureau Spokesman for me to see. It had Larry Sailer, Michael Libbie, Claire Celsi and I on the front cover because we were interviewed by CNN. I posted on Facebook that I made the paper and they called me an avid blogger, which…
P52 Project – Self Portrait
I want my grandkids to look at this picture and say “why is there a stack of toilet paper behind G-ma?” I want my grandkids to know this picture is me, and all my pictures are of me smiling. I want my grandkids to say “THAT’S MY G-MA!!!” I want them to always show their…
Looks 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…
I dreamed a dream
One day I had a dream I’d live in a place surrounded by things I love. Twin, my loyal cat. Books and more books. Yellow walls. Pictures of birds and oceans and roses and travel. Computers that hold stories told and stories yet to come. I dreamed a dream, that did come true. I dreamt…
Itineraries in the Country
Tonight I went to a meeting at TownsEnd Winery. There were 10 of us from different businesses that sat around, drank some good wine and discussed itineraries. We call ourselves the Partnership Group (I know, but all our creativity is going into creating working partnerships). We meet once a month, roughly, and build relationships and…
The State of Now in Des Moines
The State of Now Conference (140 Character Conference) is returning to Des Moines April 23, 2012 at the Stoner Studio Theatre. We are currently looking for speakers – and tickets will go on sale next week. Early bird pricing is $40 until March 1. It rises to $70 after the 1st of March. Student tickets…
Partnerships in a Rural Environment
Partnerships are a great way to get things done. I’m working with a group here in Franklin County that include a seed company, a small business owner, a bed and breakfast owner, a member of the soybean association, a marketing company (me), and a winery owner. We meeting every couple of weeks to discuss what…
Made with Love
There’s a store called Cornerstone Cottage Kids. It’s for parents who want to buy cool, educational stuff for their kids. But it’s also for grandma’s who need things at home, want their grandkids to help them and play with them — and have figured out how to have both at the same time. This picture…