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…
Predictions true? Maybe
Barry Moltz wrote about 12 predictions for 2012 over at Open Forum. I tweeted and facebooked that I agreed with most of them. Like any good blogger, Barry asked me what I didn’t agree with. I propose that small business in cities like New York, Chicago, even Dallas are different from small businesses in rural…
Pinterest is at it’s tipping point. The cool people are beginning to come. Some of them are even following me (Jason Falls for example). The best news? Kelby Carr is writing Pinterest for Dummies! If you don’t know Kelby Carr, google her. One smart cookie. I love her boards. Social Media Coolness has some things…
Week 1 of 52
Resolution: To enjoy a thing of beauty each day. Take a moment just to breathe and thank God. I participate in Project 52. You may want to as well.