Buying a Brassiere
This is a post where I talk about brassieres. No no – don’t run! I also talk about customer service. I’m attending the 140 Character Conference in Des Moines May 9 and will be speaking. The clothing attire is casual. However, I need new undergarments. I’ve lost a few pounds, so I needed to be…
Cast of Characters for 140 Conference Des Moines
Two weeks from today is the #140confDM. There are still 70 tickets available. http://desmoines.140conf.com These are the people that make it worth coming. You’ll never be the same. Aaron Steinmann is the Marketing & Communications Manager for Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area, an Affiliated Area of the National Park Service dedicated to preserving America’s…
He Lives!
Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there. ~Clarence W. Hall
Miss March, A Cow
There’s a whole big world out there. How many of my readers have seen a cow in real life? I live in a rural area and have that opportunity often – and last week I went to the Ag Fair at Franklin County Fairgrounds sponsored by Farm Bureau. Enjoy Miss March!
Open Letter to Iowa Companies
It’s not everyday we have a National Conference in Iowa. Especially, a national conference that is intent on speaking to the Midwest and sharing ideas from Midwesterners. It’s one room, 200 attendees and a speaker every ten minutes. Each speaker will talk about how the technology of now (twitter, facebook, blogging, etc.) has affected their…
Six Damn Good Reasons to Come to the 140 Character Conference in Des Moines May 9
1. 42 speakers talking about Ag, Entertainment, Museums, Tech, Tourism, Writing, Education, Politics, Business, Media, Health Care, Retail, Ageism, Mobile Tech and Serendipity. 2. Midwesterners talking to Midwesterners about Midwestern things. 3. Hand chosen sponsors who “get it”. 4. Affordable (only $60 or $10 if you are a student). 5. Fantastic Location! (Stoner Theatre in…
Time Away
I took 10 days and left the digital world behind. Normally, I’m online about 12 hours a day. It’s easy to chase the squirrels and learn so many new things. It’s also easy to get distracted and find yourself figuratively on a boat in the ocean somewhere. Wondering how you got there and how would…
Remembering my Dad
Dad was the first son and last child in a hard working German family. Did his two sisters spoil him? Did his mom and dad? I’m willing to bet they did. But on a farm, it’s hard to be spoiled. Dad told me Grandpa let him do whatever he wanted to do, as long as…
Picture takin’ day
Today I get my picture taken. By a famous artist, Duane Murray – Fine Arts Man! I’m wearing my #debrocks bright lime green shirt and jeans. It will not be your ordinary ‘just sit still over there’ pose and picture. I’m not sure what it will be. I do know it will be art. You’ll…
Duane Murray, Artist
I’m contemplating how we can help one another. I think in small communities it is important to support each other in the work we do. Not just shop local, but refer local too. Duane Murray is a local artist here in Franklin County. I’ve recruited him to teach/lead the Art Camp the first two weeks…