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Ouzo: Day 9

I love ouzo.  I don’t drink it often, and usually only in Greece. Today it’s a blizzard outside.  I’m making ham and beans for dinner.  At 1 p.m. I’m raising a glass with Cruzanne who is in Antioch, Illinois.  We made my first trip to Greece together. I drink my ouzo cold, two shots over…

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It’s A Wonderful Life Recap

Sunday the Franklin County Players put on a live radio broadcast of It’s a Wonderful Life.  Over 200 people saw it live at the Windsor Theatre.  It was broadcast on radio and online at 8 p.m.  You can listen to it again Sunday December 12 at 8 p.m.  Visit www.klmj.com and look for the live…

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Participate: Day 8

Today the Franklin County Players put on the production of a Live Radio Broadcast of It’s a Wonderful Life.  I was a Riveter and helped write and perform two commercials. We’ve practiced 2-3 times a week for about 3 weeks.  It’s an easy enough play because you get to use your scripts.  After all, it’s…

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Humor: Day 7

Humor. Last night I had a dream.  Becky McCray and I had a house together and we had a guest room.  One night Chris Brogan stayed overnight.  In the morning, when I shine the brightest, I was entertaining Chris with my jokes.  We were having a cup of coffee.  In the dream, Chris didn’t like…

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Merry Christmas!

Just a few shots taken throughout the year — wishing all of my readers a very, Merry Christmas!

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Winter Wine Walk

Fireside Gifts Christiansen Jewelry 12 stores, 14 wineries, 44 wines, over 100 participants — Winter Wine Walk in Hampton Iowa declared a success!

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Recap of 2010 goals

Image by Simon Hua via Flickr Last year in December I was working on my goals for 2010.  Here’s what I had written down: designing websites for individuals that involve history attending conferences and speaking at a few reaching out to the local community and using social media to deliver the message. I did those…

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Giving Thanks

I’m thankful for …. friends – they’ve saved my life this tumultuous year. family – there’s nothing like ’em.  They ALWAYS have my back. living in the United States — my country, flawed by fine. my work – helping others find wellness solutions.  How lucky am I? social media – its brought new people into…

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Historical Tour of Homes

The week of November 29th we’re conducting an experiment.  If you find yourself here, at this page – you are involved in that experiment!  You have either purchased a ticket for only $10 and ended up here — or you are considering purchasing a ticket for $10.  Below is a listing of the locations on…

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Support A Local Business

Dream Big Grow Here is an online opportunity to win $1,000.  Every month, between the 15th and 30th, you can vote for your choice of small businesses.   Pat, Palmer, The Computer Guy, has an entry submitted this month and is currently in 3rd place.  Pat needs a new door and a counter remodel.  $1,000 would…

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