Being the wine-o-clock kinda girl I am, I’m already planning for the Spring Equinox and Eclipse on March 20th… Dionysus or Bacchus (depending upon whether you are Greek or Roman) is the god of the grape harvest, wine-making and wine, of ritual madness, fertility, theater and religious ecstasy in mythology… …and since March 20th is …
Social Media tips from Guy Kawasaki
I just finished reading this latest book co-written by one of my go-to guys when it comes to the virtual world, Guy Kawasaki. It’s full of both useful info for experts in the online world, as well as explanations for people who are relatively new to the world of social media. Here’s the info …
Hashtag 101 for Writers and Authors
When did a hashtag become a hashtag? There really was a first moment when someone essentially said, ‘hey, let’s use a hashtag as a way of organizing things!’ That someone was Chris Messina and on August 23, 2007 he posted the following: What is a # hashtag? A hashtag is what many of us …
There’s a reason your rear view mirror is small…
Think about it… How much time do you spend looking backward at what has past? Be #inspired2achieve and focus forward! The view is much bigger and brighter when you look through the windscreen instead of the rear view mirror…
“#Hashtag” parody with Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon)
I’m currently finalizing writing my next book – a nice short, concise, easy-to-read and easy-to-follow “Hashtag 101 ~ Hashtag Basics for Non-Geeks!” and I came across this video that I think both geeks and non-geeks will enjoy…
Achieving “Mastery” with George Leonard
I have read and re-read this book several times since I picked it up, and each time I learn something different, or see something in another light. Here’s the info from Amazon: “Drawing on Zen philosophy and his expertise in the martial art of aikido, bestselling author Gorge Leonard shows how the process of mastery …
On this day in 1813 Beethoven premiered one of my favorite pieces of music…
On this day, December 8th, back in 1813, Beethoven premiered his Symphony 7 in A Major, Opus 92, at a charity concert in Vienna. The concert was in aid of wounded soldiers. If you’ve seen the movie, “The King’s Speech” you will have heard the Allegretto movement (the entire piece is composed of four movements) ~ …
Life is like an improv session
It’s funny… Countless people are scared at the thought of doing improv, but when you think about it LIFE is just like an improv session… No one knows what the other will do or say… The only real difference is that in improv you can’t say ‘no’… How would your life be different if you had …
Invest in Your Dream!
Invest in your dream, do what it takes, believe in yourself… Even if you are knocked down, remember it’s not over until your Dream is your Reality! Another video to inspire us all to be the best we can be…
Click Millionaires
Click Millionaires: Work Less, Live More with an Internet Business You Love This is a fabulous book with a LOT of useful information, tips, and thoughts that may be new to you – I’ve read it twice and love it. At $9.99 it’s a little more expensive than some other Kindle books, however it’s well worth …
Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Dreams
I know most of us have already seen this at least once, yet it’s worth watching again from time to time… Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch (Oct. 23, 1960 – July 25, 2008) gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving presentation, “Really Achieving Your …
Steve Jobs: Stanford University Commencement Speech
‘You’ve got to find what you love,’ Jobs says One of the great speeches of our time… Below you will find the transcript and the video… Enjoy… I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, …
You have to want it as much as you want to breathe!
I’ve heard this story before, but watching this athlete while listening to the sound-track… This is inspiring! How badly do you want to succeed? How passionate are you about achieving your objectives? HONESTLY – how driven are you? Watch this video (below) and then answer the question…
Tailor-Made Life!
You may or may not like bodybuilding, however the words behind the images are powerful! If you need an extra boost to get to you step up and make the life of your dreams a REALITY, watch this…
Inspiring Underwater Dolphin Rescue
This is so very beautiful to watch… If you need a dose of something to warm your heart, this is it… Just click on the video below:
Dream Big and Don’t Ever Give Up!
If you ever feel like giving up, or feel like you can’t achieve… Invest just 8 minutes of your time and watch this… I promise it will inspire you! Click the video below to watch… Dream Big… Don’t ever give up… Help other people achieve success and you will be successful…
Earl Nightingale’s Strangest Secret
I’m so delighted to have found this original recording of Earl Nightingale’s famous and inspiring broadcast… If you ever want to achieve anything in life, listen to this, apply it, and you will be truly astounded by the positive changes in your life…
The Amazing Motivational Story of Arnold Schwarzenegger
This is an inspiring story of how one man defied the odds and achieved his dreams…
Serving Our Kids Feb Update:
February Schedule Update ============================================== January was a great month for Serving Our Kids Foundation. We concluded our 2013 Holiday Food Drive with total donations of over $37,000.00 in food donations. During the month we conducted a food drive at the Smith’s Food Store at Eastern Ave. & Windmill with a result of over $2600.00 in …
Facebook Mobile Advertising: ROI on iOS 1,790% higher than on Android
If you are marketing to smart phone users, this report is of significant interest… “A study released late last year byNanigans has revealed that mobile Facebook ads on iOS generate up to 1,790% higher ROI than similar ads run on Android!” according to MobiAD. This is fascinating and makes you wonder about the apparent disparities between iOS and …
5 Ideas to Recharge Your Fitness Routine
I love these tips from Healthy Tipping Point: “If you’ve ever trained for a race, you know this is true. A training plan is based on this philosophy. Over time, efforts build on each other, transforming you from a couch potato to a runner. At Week 1, it’s hard to imagine that you’ll ever been …
The greatest race!
We all know the stories of runners who fall during a race and make a valiant effort to at least finish… Well, check this out! Not only did she fall, but wait until you watch what happens at the end!!! If ever you stumble, remember this woman – it’s NEVER too late until the race …
Motivating Weight-Loss & Healthy Life Change
CNN and KMOV4 in St Louis published a story on a family who together lost 300 pounds! That story started me thinking about the motivation to lose weight and why some people succeed at it and others don’t. People such as Tony Robbins suggest that you need an important why and an equally important why …
Writing Contests 2014 – FREE to enter!
Writers are often looking for contests to enter and I’ve recently found an excellent collection of such competitions. Writersviews.com has compiled not only a great list – those listed are also FREE to enter! http://writersviews.com/writing-contests.php …and I concur with Emily Bailey, Writers’ Views Community Co-Founder in wishing you all the very best for your submission! Let …
3 Punctuation Marks to Incorporate Into Your Writing Today
OK – seriously – in this world of IM & ttyl, how much attention is really paid to punctuation? Here is a great article from Huffington Post: “Most people don’t spend much time thinking about punctuation. We’re not most people.When properly used, punctuation can enhance the rhythm of your writing or change its meaning entirely. And …