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Give Freely and Give Often
At a social media/marketing conference a few years back, I listened to a guy tell us to “Give Freely and Give Often.” He continued that there are no trade secrets. He wanted us to throw all secrets out the window and to instead, be engaging. And how are you engaging? By connecting and sharing. So…
Read MoreWinners and Losers
With the Olympics over, I am mulling over the concept of winners and losers. More specifically that you can lose by a millionth of a second and you are in second place. You get no glory, no fame, but technically, aren’t you just as good as the first place winner? I don’t compete in things…
Read MoreMy visit to International Wolf Center
Just last week I visited Ely, Minnesota for the sole purpose of meeting with the folks of the International Wolf Center. I didn’t realize it also was the home to the Bear Center AND that weekend was the blueberry festival – a huge draw for such a small town. Man, I wish I would have…
Read MoreWarning: Most Controversial Post to Date
I’m talking about wolves – and wolf hunting, folks. I knew of the reintroduction of wolves in Montana and Yellowstone National Park, more specifically. But since it was there, and I’m in Minnesota, I didn’t really think anything of it. Then, one of Sportsman Channel’s shows, On Your Own Adventures with Randy Newberg, said they…
Read MoreAn Ode to Magazines
I absolutely love magazines. I adore going to the nearest bookstore and browsing the colorful combination of style, substance and creativity. I can’t get over “5 ways to be clutter-free” or “The top 7 budget-friendly vacation spots.” But it’s not just the words that grab me – it’s the covers and the pretty pictures. I…
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