Morgan’s Wonderland

Posted on March 3, 2010

Today was the grand opening for Morgan’s Wonderland – the World’s First Ultra Accessible Family Fun Park! The park is dedicated to special needs individuals, their families, caregivers & friends. Special needs individuals are granted free admission and their families get in at reduced rates. They also have community days where anyone can visit the park. The park, created by Gordon Hartman, was inspired by the needs of his daughter, Morgan.

Kids who have never ridden a carousel and gone up and down can do so at this park. Kids who have never been on a swing can do so here. It is a magical place.

BMPR got to tour Morgan’s Wonderland last week. I’ve included some pictures below. But to see more pictures, visit their Facebook Fan Page.

Spring Resolution

Posted on March 1, 2010

I’ve never cared much for New Year Resolutions. It just seems like I always set myself up for failure. The only one I’ve ever kept is the one where I resolved not to make them anymore.

Plus, to me, the concept of special meaning in a new year was silly. After all, it’s still the dead of winter, so what’s new?

Now March 1st is another story. To me, and most of us who live in South Texas, it means Spring – new growth, new flowers. I always think of February as dark and March as sunshine. So it seemed like a good day to make a resolution. Here’s mine:

Whenever I’m struggling with something that’s hard, I tend to find lots of time wasters on the web: following every twitter thread, reading Facebook statuses, etc. Instead, I resolve to tackle those hard issues and figure out why they are frustrating me; rather than avoiding them.

It may not seem like much, bit it is a big time waster for me. Have you given any thought to your Spring Resolution?

Gotta run now, I have a proposal to write!

Another New Site Launched

Posted on February 24, 2010

Alamo City Recovery launched this week.

Luv-Beams – New Site

Posted on February 22, 2010

The Luv-Beams have arrived from outer space. And you really should see them in person. They are ADORABLE! I also saw a prototype of a new one that dances and sings. Incredibly cute. I may have to buy some myself! You really need to check out this site and read the story of how the Luv-Beams came to earth. More dolls and stories are coming too!

New Site Launched

Posted on February 21, 2010

Happy Trails RV Park

We launched a new site on Friday for Happy Trails RV Park.

Facebook – Mixing Business & Personal

Posted on February 9, 2010

There’s an awful lot of talk on this subject. You have a Facebook account to keep up with your friends. But you also wind up with business associates as Facebook friends. (The whole topic of the use of the word ‘friend’ by Facebook is left for another day.)

Was it just coincidence that I saw these two tweets in my twitter stream, one after the other?

From Alicia Arenas

Thank you! RT @JesusNeedsNewPR: Dear Facebook Friends: I like you, really, I do. But I do not want your Facebook Valentines.

Followed by this from BKMcDaddy Designs

A Freelancer’s Guide to Professionalism on Facebook – http://bit.ly/cPzUYs

In the Freelancer’s Guide, there are suggestions for using Facebook lists to control what you post to whom.

There are good reasons for mixing business with personal on Facebook, but it does mean you need to think carefully before you post. I had one friend (real friend, oh, and business associate) mention a problem she had recently with Facebook. Seems that an old friend posted something from the past that my friend really didn’t want made public. (Sometimes it’s true – What happens in the past, stays in the past.)

Then there’s this great advice on the Dos and Don’ts for Job Searchers on Social Media. Lettergirl has a couple of good points in there!

Lots of good advice out there. I think number one on the list is to think before you post.

Launch – Stick Chic Store

Posted on February 5, 2010

Stick Chic Store

Stick Chic Store launched this week. The ladies behind this site, Emily, Julie & Shanna, have put a lot into this project already. They have chic shirts now and have plans for much more. Be sure to check them out.

You can also see their Facebook Fan Page and follow them on Twitter!

How Much Is Too Much?

Posted on January 1, 2010

My favorite place to buy clothes has a habit of sending 6 e-mails out every week. Frankly, I think this is excessive, and have unsubscribed from their mailing list because of it. There are quite a few companies that have this annoying habit. While there are others that rarely send e-mails.

There are frequently discussions on the internet about how much is too much or too little. I think a company’s biggest concern should be not annoying their customers.

What do you think? What does it take before you get annoyed enough with a company to unsubscribe? Several times a week? Once a week?

BMPR December Tweetup

Posted on December 10, 2009

Yes, I’ve actually attended a number of Tweetups since July of this year. Seemed like Social Media wasn’t going away so I thought I would get involved. And, it’s been incredibly fun.

So, what is BMPR? It’s the Business, Media & Public Relations Tweetup group in San Antonio. They only started this past spring, but seems to be growing rapidly.

What happens at a Tweetup? It’s different. Aren’t many business cards passed. AND, it’s one of those rare meetings where playing with your cell phone is allowed – even encouraged. Everyone uses the hashtag #BMPR in Twitter. Even people that can’t make it can follow along with what’s happening.

They have several speakers and the topics are about social media – how a particular business uses Social Media. You can read about the speakers on The BMPR web site. The coolest part was that Sea World brought an owl and a wallaby to the meeting. They were big hits and probably never want to see phone cameras again. We’re still working out how it is that owls and wallabies are at Sea World. Are they aquatic?

If your in business in San Antonio and are using (or interested in using ) Social Media, then you should consider a BMPR Tweetup. I’ll post the invite for the next one!

Downsides of Working from Home

Posted on December 9, 2009

I’ve worked from my home since early in 2003. Back then, I worked for ‘Corporate America’ with Dilbert and worked at home due to health issues. Today, I have my own business, still have the health issues, and still work out of my home. Many people tell me they are jealous, that they wish they would work from home. Sure, there are distinct advantages:

• You can work all day in your PJs and bunny slippers – I never do
• Commuting is easy. No traffic unless you meet the cat on the stairs
• No one really knows if you’re working. Much more desirable when I worked w/ Dilbert.
• You save on your work wardrobe.
• You can choose your own hours.

On the other hand, there are some definite negative points to working out of your home:

• Too many people think you’re not really working
• You get all those crappy day time calls on your land line
• You never get a snow day, or an ice day or even a high water day
• Sometimes you can go all day and only talk to your cat.
• No one to appreciate your Woot! Off lights

Do you work from home? What pros & cons have you found from working from home?