Today, the typical eight- to 18-year-old in the US lives in a household equipped with three TV sets, three video players, three radios, three hand-held music devices, two video game consoles, and a personal computer. (via The Future of Children). Our house doesn't have any eight to 18 year-old's yet, but a six- and seven-year … Continue reading Our house circa 1980-1990
Advertising. It starts the minute you are born and continues until you die. Advertising geared towards kids is often under fire for its influence and promotion of the latest and greatest toys and unhealthy junk food. This research shows that preschoolers can recognize brand names...that's no surprise. My boys can recite commercials and tag lines, … Continue reading Can the “gross out” factor make our children healthy?
If I can gain Twitter followers, you can too. You see, I really don't think I am that interesting, yet hundreds of people think I am. How did it happen? By engaging and responding to people. The biggest mistake people make is expecting followers to magically appear. Guess what? You have to build those relationships, … Continue reading Don’t be a Twitter loser
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
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
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