Social media: If you got it, flaunt it

Social media is a great way to interact with your customers, build awareness and listen to what others are saying about you and your competition.  So why do companies hide their social media involvement? It should be front and center on your website's homepage. This is one of the easiest ways to promote yourself! If … Continue reading Social media: If you got it, flaunt it

Frost in Wichita

We woke up January 13 inside a black and white Ansel Adams photo. Wichita was covered with hoarfrost: (an unfortunate name) fernlike ice crystals directly deposited on snow, ice or already frozen surfaces (from Wikipedia). Arch at Oak ParkTrees at Oak ParkTree on the riverFrost on branches

A boy and his computer

Is it ridiculous that my boys (ages six and seven) have their *own* computer? That's right, they share a computer with Windows XP, internet access and a flat screen monitor. In our defense, the only reason they have this prized possession is because we upgraded our computer. It's a hand-me-down, but still. We now have … Continue reading A boy and his computer

A year in photos

My favorite photos from 2009. These photos are not favorites because they are the best, but because they captured our everyday life. Some were taken with my point and shoot, some with my super-duper cool Nikon and some were even taken with my BlackBerry.  These pictures have not been "fixed," except maybe cropping. You can … Continue reading A year in photos

Maps, Goggles and Foursquare

I'm not a highly techno geek, but I do like to hear about new applications, websites and programs. I may never do anything with them, but it's fun to see what the Googles and Microsofts of the world have up their sleeve. Google Goggles Google Goggles is a mobile app that allows you to take … Continue reading Maps, Goggles and Foursquare