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Sunday, September 16, 2012
"Sir Francis didn't make two model ships. He made three. Three ships for three sons!" "Excellent!"
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I don't know about the brain sloshing about... But I do know that if you have Chiari Malformation (a medical condition some people are born with) your brain fluid goes down your spinal chord and gets stuc down there. Unless you get brain surgery, you lose funtions like motor control and bladder control. I think it eventually kills you if you don't get medical treatment... The symptoms are massive headaches and some other stuff... Also it can cause scoliosis (curvature of the spine).ReplyDelete
I know this because my friend had it. She's all better though, after brain surgery. =)
You're welcome for not dying. It would have been sad if I had choked on my toothbrush.
Haha I would become a hermit if it meant meeting David Tennant!
Nothing can smell worse than rotton egg.... I hope your banana experiment proves fuitful (pun intended)!
I do like series 2 of Doctor Who! Plus I found out that this boy in my youth group loves Doctor Who as well! So now I can talk to him about it...
So far I like series 1 of Doctor Who a bit better I think. However the episode "The Idiot's Lantern" from season 2 is one of my absolute favorite episodes that I've seen so far. It's tied with "The Doctor Dances."
Plus David Tennant's hair and his trench coat rock.
I think that every homeschooled person goes through a dinosaur faze sometime in their life.
The first episode of Star Trek Animated was alright... Typical Star Trek I must say. And the alien talks SO weird! Really low. It's funny. The animation isn't very good and the episodes are only 24 minutes long. But they are still good! Watch it if you are a fan of the original and if you have time. =)
Nighty nighty.
You are really funny!ReplyDelete
Just watched Sky Captain last night and I have to say it was pretty awesome!! =)ReplyDelete
She used her last shot to take a picture of him and she left the lens cap on.....I just about died!
I loved the style they filmed it in, very cool and retro, and this may be my favorite Angelia Jolie roll ever! (I am a secret fan of he Tomb Raider movies, shh, don't tell, or I might have my girl card revoked for liking such a guy movie.....)
Loved Tin Tin, I hope they get around to making a second one!
Heh. I love adventure movies. Tintin, Indiana Jones...the Mummy..yeah. :) But I love action too. And romance. *clean* romance, that is.ReplyDelete
JOSH GROBAN! I LOVE Josh! We own all of his CD's, and we got to see him live last August. It. Was. Awesome. He seems so decent and down to earth, doesn't he?
And I haven't read those books yet, I might have to give them a try. :)
God bless, and congrats on your comments record breaker!
- AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:52 AM
I love Tintin :) and Josh Groban is Fantastic. absolutely Fantastic. ( That word is so fun to say :D especially since The Doctor said it)ReplyDelete
Long Live Steampunk! And...AND it's getting better by the day...month? :) Thank you Doctor, and fans thereof! I love being a nerd.ReplyDelete
Oooh! I love adventures too.:) And Josh Groban is the best ever. LOL.ReplyDelete
I'm so glad somebody else watches Tin Tin and quotes it all the time. I love Archibald Haddock!
I love adventure and Steampunk, too. Scott Westerfeld's trilogy is one of my favorites! :)ReplyDelete
Someone else said she liked action where they blew things up. So I'd think battles would be all right.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 6:44 PM
I like Tintin! And Indiana Jones! In fact, I like most of the stuff you like on this blog, but not Doctor Who because it scares me. Sherlock, LOTR, Star Trek-- and I have changed the subject...ReplyDelete
~Robyn Hoode
I do like adventure movies, the run away from the jewel thieves stories, but I really more love heist movies. Always rooting for the anti-heroes.ReplyDelete
Hello fellow Tintin fan. *Shakes hand.* I can see you have a good taste in movies. Also aye, Josh Groban is fantastic, adn that IS a fantastic word 8-D Only, sadly, not as fantastic when not said with a Northern British accent, which I even more sadly do not have. Do you?
Robyn Hoode,ReplyDelete
Aye, Doctor Who can be scary. My sister and I huddled on her bed the first and second season, with the lights on. I think we've adjusted, or something, since then. But yeah, definitely not a, "Watch alone in a dark room" kind of show.
HURRAY for liking Tintin!!!!! I always feel happy when I find fellow Tintin fans. They are so few and far between in the States.
Sherlock is cool too and YES! You like Star Trek 8-D Star Trek fans are rare as well. Which is sad. I mean, the old Star Trek show fans are rare. New movie, not as rare.
Get Smart is such a great show. I know what you mean about it being slightly dorky though - but I still love it!ReplyDelete
I haven't seen Sky Captain yet, but I've had it recommended to me because of Jude Law. :)
I'm definitely with you on dorky movies. And battles and treasure. And...well...pretty much all of this. =)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 18, 2012 at 12:08 PM
I am an old Star Trek fan. My two favorite characters are Spock and Dr. McCoy... which makes no sense because of their... ahem, civility to one another.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:29 PM
You know, I've been hearing a lot about steampunk lately and now that I actually know of a book that is an example of steampunk I will be sure to check it out. Goliath is now on my reading list thanks to you.ReplyDelete
And yes, having followers that don't have blogs IS fun.
Hi, Jack..ReplyDelete
Nice to meet you. Love your diversity from Steam punk to Josh Groban to Dorky films. LOL.
Enjoyed your post.
I'm behind in my blog reading....ReplyDelete
Oh yes, LOVE adventure movies. I like sci-fi too, but only certain kinds (Star Wars, Star Trek and some Stargate SG-1). I have yet to see any Doctor Who. I'm planning on it but I've been waiting until my life slows down. (HA! That'll be never!) But, hopefully later this fall or early this winter. Who is your favorite Doctor?
Tintin is terrific!!!!! I haven't seen the movie yet, but my siblings ad I adore the comic books.
I've never heard Josh Groban. A lot of people seem to like him though, so I might have to check him out.
Interesting about the brain. Although I have to ask, is your brother studying to become a medical scientist? :)
I am an old Star Trek fan. My two favorite characters are Spock and Dr. McCoy... which makes no sense because of their... ahem, civility to one another.
I'm not sure if Bella or Robyn Hoode left this, so...I will just say hi to you both 8-D
I too like Spock and McCoy the best, I think it is because they are best friends, just, best friends who can't stand each other.
Steampunk is really catching on. I am just afraid if I get into it it will suddenly die.ReplyDelete
Star Trek was/is the bomb. Love the way McCoy and Jim were always at each others throats.
I am now following your blog thanks to Alex's blogfest. Oh, and it looks like you have a new record of comments. Woot!
Hello, Mr. Bates,ReplyDelete
I tried to get onto your website but my computer says the page doesn't exist, so I am leaving this here in the hope you can find it.
I'm not sure if Steampunk will die, seeing as it has been around since Jules Verne's day. I think the fad it has become will fade a bit, as fades always do, but Steampunk itself will live on.
I really enjoy Star Trek and I'm eager for the new movie, mostly because Bennedict Cumberbach will be playing Khan and he has the personality to pull of being a villain.
Thank you for both your follow and your comment! I hope you come back, and I hope I can get your site to work.
- AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 10:17 AM
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Hello fellow Tintin fan. *Shakes hand.* I can see you have a good taste in movies. Also aye, Josh Groban is fantastic, adn that IS a fantastic word 8-D Only, sadly, not as fantastic when not said with a Northern British accent, which I even more sadly do not have. Do you?
1st. thank you for shaking my hand. I swear I'm not holding a weapon. 2nd; sadly I don't have a nothern British accent. But When I say "fantastic" I say in my best Christopher Eccleston impersonation, so I "put on" an accent. not as good as The Doctors but it will have to do. :) God bless
Just wanted to say hi...I'm working my way through the bloghop list. :)I LOVE Josh Grobin and I've recently been getting into steampunk. Very cool. Although I haven't read much of it yet. I did, however, love His Dark Materials long before everyone started liking steampunk. :)ReplyDelete
Anyway, i'm a new follower. Nice to meet you!
Well, great, I forgot what I was going to say because I'm too busy sloshing my brain around in my head to see if I can feel it...ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousSeptember 24, 2012 at 7:25 AM
Hey Jack; I re-read this post... I do that sometimes :) Did I tell you I saw Josh Groban IN CONCERT? It was fantatstic!!! it's been more than a year now but I still remember that night vividly. We were on ground level. He walked RIGHT PAST US!! it was so awesome. Just thought I'd share that with you, to cheer ya' up. get well soon, and God BlessReplyDelete
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To be completely honest, I must admit that prior to being laid off, unemployment was an mark in the con column of my dating pro con lists. Even if it wasn't an instant deal breaker, it didn't bode well for the potential romantic interest. If someone didn't have a big boy job or any job for that matter (or was at least in school working toward a degree that would garner him this grown up position), he obviously lacked the drive and ambition I find attractive. Now that I find myself on the other side of this unfortunate situation, I see it a little bit differently—and am slightly ashamed of my former stance.
In my quest to find a new position, I've found that most unemployed individuals lack work through no fault of their own—especially in today's economy (sorry, I had to take my swing at that dead horse). Although some out-of-work individuals are simply slackers, as a general rule, unemployment shouldn't really be indicative of their character if they actually possess the skills and the desire to be employed.
Even though my perspective has changed, I know there are plenty of other women who closely correlate level of employment with level of eligibility, so dating for the unemployed man can be a struggle.
Despite the fact that my dating life was not exactly thriving prior to the layoff, I've wondered how being unemployed will affect the few possibilities I do have. Am I less desirable because I lack a job?
As is the case with most things romantic, I imagine a double standard prevails here—at least I hope so for my sake. Let's be honest, no matter how hard we fight it, many women look at men as potential bread winners for future nuclear families. It seems to be ingrained in our psyche and though some appear to have risen above it I've talked to many who embrace it. I suppose ultimately it's a matter of personal opinion rather than some political statement on their part. I, myself, would love to stay at home with any offspring my future holds, but have always relished my ability to provide for myself in the mean time. Still, if it came down to two girls equal in most respects, but one has a job and one is desperately seeking work, the gainfully employed individual might be slightly more appealing.
I decided that my underemployment will be exactly what I make of it in many regards including romantically. If I decide to let it damage my ego and define who I am as a person, then any potential romantic interests will have no choice but to see me as only an unemployed screw up. However, if I take the opportunity to become a more interesting person, pursue a new direction and search for a job I will ultimately love, I will be perceived as a girl who embraces challenges and makes the most of regrettable situations—at least that's how the right guy will perceive it, I hope.


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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Underwater Camera Set Up
I finally got around to getting some pics of my underwater camera set-up. The telescopic pole and paint roller handle allow me to get smoother shots and a 360 degree view without the camera spinning uncontrollably.
In order to record video footage, there's a video out port from the LCD screen where I plug my video camera. I record the footage onto a mini-DV tape, edit in Final Cut Pro, then upload a quicktime movie file to flickr or youtube.
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Guerrilla Art - Southsea, Portsmouth - United Kingdom
"My Dog Sighs" of Southsea, Portsmouth (U.K) has been busy putting up some of my guerrilla art pieces around his neighborhood. Thanks My Dog!
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It's been a long time since I sat down to write a post about something that wasn't a race review…
I have been incredibly busy, and I simply haven't had the time to sit down and update the world on what's in the life of MuddyJ!
First, let's start with the free stuff to giveaway!
A few weeks ago, I posted the Bastrop Lost Pines Triathlon Review, and at the end I mentioned that the good folks at Spartan Race HQ have given me a race entry to pass along to a lucky reader in support of their new PR campaign:
Now for those unfamiliar with a Spartan Race, I can only describe it as a Tough Mudder on steroids… well the course is anyway… you see, it really isn't fair to compare the two… after all, the Tough Mudder is a challenge, not a race…
…and the Spartan Race is just that… a RACE…. and while the TM has it's sense of comraderie and its "let's everybody do this together attitude"… the Spartan Race has a completely different feel… No one will leave you down, or put you down… but you best have on your big boy undies when you cross the starting line- 'cause like they claim, "You'll know at the finish line"
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yep folks, that's right, The Gladiator Rock 'n Run… A race so nice I've run it twice –
The first time was a blast… my first encounter with an arctic obstacle… and even though I almost got neutered on the rope climb, I still went back for more the next time they came around a few months later..in fact the second time was so nice, the course was such a fun challenge that I got right back in the starting corral and ran it for a SECOND TIME that day!
When I heard they were coming back to San Antonio, I was overjoyed, and when they asked me to be an ambassador of badassedness again, I asked them only to let me run it, and to give one my readers a chance to come with me and to have as much fun as I do!
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I have been competing in Triathlons all Spring and Summer…and now… with a Rockin good Gladiator Run coming up, and a Spartan Beast to contend with… I need to get back into fighting shape...wanna see how I am getting ready?
Meet the MuddyJ version of a MAN-CAVE….
…and like any good lair… it needs a secret entrance…
…and an extremely Vicious laser eye equipped guard dog…
..naw… I am just kidding… Dexter wouldn't hurt anybody, but he is my new trail running training buddy:
But how does this all equate to OCR training…let's start with the run:
Do you remember this contraption?
Well, it served me well through the Santa Antonio 5k, but when I loaded it up with 100 pounds of salt and a case of water and headed out for a run recently… I broke it… and then I had to make it better…
.. but when I am not running with a cart full'o heavy stuff behind me, I have found some beautiful trails near my new home right off the Salado Creek greenway:
…and it does occasionally rain here in San Antonio… though its still very rare…but on those days, I don my TM headband and get nasty!…
…so now I am back to developing a good running base again….
…now I need some strength training…
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- see one of the only Ombú forests in the world
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Those chains of two squares have been pressed open, and 102 4-patches are now done. Six or eight of which will have those fabulous little faces on them. Gah, I'm so in love with those faces. The far right is the red and orange I'm using instead of royal purple and lavender-- those strips will also shortly be four patches.
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Yesterday marked Tron (TRX) independence from an ERC20 token to an independent blockchain. While this was a big deal in itself, the Tron team started the new journey on a high note with a 1 billion coin burn. According to Justin Sun, Tron distributed a total of 99,000,000,000 tokens, which is one billion less. This is a big deal for all Tron (TRX) holders because it means that the demand for tokens is now chasing a lower supply, which gives the TRX tokens a greater upwards momentum.
But there is more to the long-term value of Tron (TRX) than just the coin burn. The Tron (TRX) blockchain is aiming to create a decentralized internet. According to Justin Sun, when compared to platforms like Ethereum, Tron is like Microsoft, while Ethereum is like IBM. To quote him, Tron founder Justin Sun stated that,
"Ethereum is like IBM back in the day, making those big supercomputers. And I am not saying that Ethereum does not have robust technology, but I am saying that Ethereum is just like IBM. They only focus on user experience."
Essentially, Justin means that Tron is looking to build a blockchain that is ideal for everyday use. Or rather one that creates Dapps that can be used for everyday applications. This vision looks set to come true with the kinds of partnerships that Tron is making. In the last few months, Tron has entered into partnerships with strategic platforms such as Game.com, and the Hydro protocol. These partnerships give Tron an edge both in gaming, and in the decentralized exchange space, two areas where blockchain is guaranteed to have a massive impact in the future. Gaming, as an example, is a fast growing multi-billion dollar industry, and if Tron were to dominate it, the value of the TRX token will grow exponentially in the future. Mining is also going big as cryptocurrencies take center space in technology, and Tron is set to corner this market with the purchase of bit torrent.
Clearly, when Justin Sun asserts that they are building the decentralized internet, he knows what he is talking about, and this will have a huge impact on the future value of Tron (TRX). That's why expecting Tron (TRX) to hit $1 in 2018 is not a far-fetched idea.
Besides, the Tron (TRX) main net launch and the transition has gone on quite smoothly. Up to this point, there have been no major security issues regarding the Tron (TRX) main net launch. The Tron team was so elaborate about security that they even launched a $10 million bounty for it. Exchanges too have been very supportive up to this point, with Binance leading the way.
Now that Tron (TRX) is an independent blockchain, expect an influx of Dapps to run on this blockchain in a few months. Long-term, Tron (TRX) has the potential to hit $10. It's only a matter of time.


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In continuation of our "Memos to the Sultan Committee on Almajiri" we today forward the submission of Prof. Sani Abubakar Lugga, Wazirin Katsina (email@example.com), who titles his piece "ALMAJIRI: SPECIAL LETTER TO NIGERIAN MUSLIMS" and subtitles it 'TAKING THE ALMAJIRI OFF THE STREETS IN ONE YEAR VIA ZAKAT.' The article (here edited for space) has recently been published in its full form on the social and conventional media:
For many decades, Nigerian Muslims have been on the receiving end of printable and unprintable abuses on their being the "almajirai", the "illiterates", the "parasites", etc. All statistics on poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, street begging and their attendant consequences of thefts, rustling and even insurgency are tilted towards Islam and Muslims and ethnic groups that form the core of Muslims in Nigeria.
Muslims have always been left on the defensive as the Southern media and CAN are always at hand to brand every private and government action (or inaction) that looks "Islamic" into an attempt to "Islamise Nigeria!". But what are Nigerian Muslims doing to dissuade people from these uncharitable comments; to do away with this dark toga; to change the bad situation into a good one; and to better the lives of Muslims?
It has been proven beyond any doubt that the main causes of youth's restiveness that easily culminate into fatal crises of monumental dimensions are poverty and unemployment. Other factors are usually consequential to these two. Reports of various Tribunals, Commissions and Committees of Enquiries on conflicts and crises in Nigeria have proven that poverty and unemployment are the main driving forces of conflicts and crises, particularly in Northern Nigeria inhabited mainly by Muslims.
Since the late 1970s, Muslim leaders and Islamic organisations have organised uncountable number of meetings, conferences, summits, workshops, seminars, etc., with a view to generally find lasting solutions to the problems of poverty and unemployment amongst Muslims; and particularly of solving the "Almajiri" menace. Volumes upon volumes of published and unpublished literature have been produced on the ways and means of tackling these menaces. Indeed, public and private prayer sessions have been organised to attract divine intervention.
Why do Nigerian Muslims keep on groping in the dark searching for "medicine" to cure the Almajiri, the poverty and the unemployment "diseases" while Allah, Exalted be His Name, has prescribed Zakkat as the medicine over 1,400 years ago? Why keep on discussing and praying to Allah to give Muslims the "medicine" to these "ailments" while He has since prescribed it? Nigerian Muslims should change from the sin of ignoring Zakkat to instituting the goodness of this important religious obligation and panacea to social and economic problems. Remember, Allah will not change the condition of a people as long as they do not make effort change their condition.
As Muslims, we are fully conversant with the importance of Zakkat. We are also fully conversant with the worldly and heavenly benefits of paying Zakkat and the temporal and spiritual consequences of not paying it. Allah mentioned Zakkat over 80 times jointly with Salat (Prayer) in the Glorious Qur'an as an emphasis on the cleansing nature of Salat on the human body and soul, and the cleansing nature of Zakkat on the human wealth!
Allah says: "As-Sadaqat (Zakkat) are for the Fuqara (poor), and Al-Masakin (needy) and those employed to collect (and administer the funds); and for to attract the hearts of those who have been inclined (towards Islam); and to free the captives; and for those in debt; and for Allah's cause, and for the wayfarer (a traveller who is cut off from everything); (this is a compulsory) duty imposed by Allah. And Allah is All-Knower, All-Wise." (Qur'an 9:60).
Prophet Muhammad, upon whom be peace, established what could be equated with a Ministry of Zakkat Affairs during his lifetime. Subsequent Caliphs, may Allah be pleased with them, also did. Contemporary Muslim nations such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have full pledged Ministries of Zakkat and Awqaf. Other nations established commissions and institutions of similar nomenclature. In Nigeria, some state governments have established Zakkat Commissions while some Emirate Councils and Muslim organisations also have Zakkat Committees.
While it may not be feasible to ask all governments to establish Zakkat Ministries or Zakkat Commissions in Nigeria, the responsibility clearly falls on the shoulders of the Nigerian Muslim Leadership to establish a National Zakkat Foundation for the purpose of collecting, managing and utilising Zakkat. For the avoidance of doubt, these Muslim leaders, whose responsibility it is to so do, are His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, His Highness the Shehu of Borno, Their Highnesses Muslim Emirs, distinguished Muslim scholars and leaders of the major Muslim organisations.
The establishment of a National Zakkat Foundation in Nigeria is therefore a compulsory duty that must be performed and it should be a priority as it is the best way to solve the myriad of Muslims' social and economic problems, especially those affecting the poor, the needy and the destitute. If the Foundation establishes trust and builds confidence in the hearts and minds of Nigerian Muslims, it could add endowments (Awqaf) and other charitable activities to its mandate.
If such a Foundation were in place, it would have collected the following in its first year of operation in Nigeria: Money 12.5 billion Naira; Rice 1.125 million tonnes (equal to 22.5 million 50kg bags); Maize 540,000 tonnes (equal to 5.4 million 100 kg bags); Sorghum 490,000 tonnes (equal to 4.9 million 100 kg bags); Millet 360,000 tonnes (equal to 3.6 million 100 kg bags); Cattle 650,000 heads; Goats 725,000 heads; and Sheep 413,000 heads.
Before you brush aside the above as wishful thinking, note that the estimates are as a result of careful and meticulous calculation using sound facts and figures. For example, the Annual Money Zakkat of 12.5 billion Naira was calculated from the Naira currency in circulation in Nigeria released by the CBN factoring in estimates of what Muslims hold of it. The 12.5 billion Naira as Zakkat in one year may appear impossible to collect, but remember that the wealthiest African happens to be a Nigerian Muslim. In 2015, Forbes stated that this wealthy Nigerian Muslim was worth 15.7 billion Dollars. At that year's exchange rate of about N400 to a Dollar, that was equal to 6.28 trillion Naira!
A National Zakkat Foundation should be a priority as it is the best way to solve the myriad of Muslims' social and economic problems. Supposing that only half of the 95 million Nigerian Muslims would donate only 100 Naira each in one year as charity, 4.75 billion Naira shall be realised. Yes, 4.75 billion Naira in just one year! It is a pity that while adherents of other religions in Nigeria have silently devised ways and means of funding their activities and making sure their faithful do not roam the streets as "Almajirai", Muslims have left an Allah-ordained source of funds and other wealth untapped! Are there no trustworthy Muslims to administer the envisaged Zakkat Foundation?
The attention of Nigerian Muslim leaders is therefore drawn to the necessity of establishing a Zakkat Foundation. Allah clearly states that He has imposed Zakkat as a compulsory duty and He has instructed for the appointment of its administrators and their payments from Zakkat Funds. To kickstart the process, Nigerian Muslim leaders should set up an all-encompassing high powered committee to immediately work out the modalities for the establishment of this National Zakkat Foundation that will conform to the Shari'ah and the Nigerian Laws.
Nigerian Muslims can make it and can do it. Please do not despair; do not read this submission with a defeatist mind; believe that with some striving and a lot of faith in Allah, it can be done!


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DREAM PARKS: Artwork from the Amusement Park Collection & Toys from LATDA
In 2005 LATDA was invited to collaborate with Jordan Arts at a gallery in North Hollywood. Harvey Jordan was exhibiting original artwork designed by a former Disney artist depicting unrealized and rather outlandish theme park rides and amusements. In keeping with the theme, LATDA assembled toy amusement park rides and attractions and "Dream Parks" was born.


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Archive for the 'Historic Elberta' Category
Elberta Land Holding Company Seeks Marina PermitIn Community Alert, Council Meetings, E Beach, Historic Elberta, Infrastructure and Planning, Life Saving Station, Open Season, Village Money Situation, Water on January 9, 2018 at 1:32 pm
Sign Sale Today: So Far SuccessfulIn Community Alert, Historic Elberta, Infrastructure and Planning, Transportation, Village Money Situation on December 3, 2016 at 11:11 am
UPDATE: Here's an updated list of the remaining sign inventory. Call or visit the Village Office during regular office hours or schedule an appointment. http://villageofelberta.com/elberta-used-street-name-sign-sale/
It's 11 am and there's been good turnout for the antique street sign sale at the Village Office. Each corner array costs $50, with some single signs available for $20, including the misspelled "Geo McMannis". The tally of monies raised is at about $730, with more than half the signs still available. Here we see Andy Bolander, local historian, with one of the biggest prizes: The Furnace Furnace Furnace Bye sign, surely unique in the world. From left, volunteers Linda Manville (who spearheaded the project), Sue Oseland (next to Andy), and Rosemary Tanner. Not pictured are other volunteers Cathy Anderson (showing a customer signs in the garage) and Mary Kalbach (outside frame). The sale continues today until 3 pm. Come on down!—Emily Votruba
Historical Photos Related to the Elberta Mercantile Co.In Historic Elberta, On and off the Apron on August 3, 2016 at 5:15 pm
In their June 23, 2016 edition, the Betsie Current published my story about the new Elberta Mercantile Co. and the history of its location, the Gilmore Township Library building at 704 Frankfort Avenue. If you missed the paper copy, you can read the story, "Everything Old Is New Again," online here. While doing research for this story, Andrew Bolander, Jeanne Edwards, and I (but mostly Andy and Jeanne) dug up a lot of really great historical photographs. We thought we'd share them here in a slideshow. —Emily Votruba
In Memoriam: Lawrence W. CraneIn Culture Bluffs, Historic Elberta, On and off the Apron, Sunset on September 18, 2015 at 2:33 pm
The man was one of the most important figures in the history of Elberta, and Andrew Bolander was unable to find an obit for him aside from a half paragraph in the Free Press and a mention of his passing in the Benzie Banner. So, on the anniversary of his death, Bolander thought it would be nice to give Lawrence W. Crane an obituary fitting his influence on the area.
Lawrence W. Crane died on the 18th of September, 1899. Mr. Crane was a strong and occasionally abrasive presence in the early development of Benzie County. He was an impressive lumberman who came from modest beginnings—a poor youth in Chicago. The stories of his fights and supposed acts of arson strengthen the lore of the lumbermen of Northern Michigan. Mr. Crane could look at the exterior of a log and discern its interior arrangement.
He was born in County Wexford, Ireland, in 1841. He immigrated to the United States when he was 12 years old and settled in Chicago. Mr. Crane then crossed paths with Harrison Averill, of Herring Creek, and went to work in Mr. Averill's mill in 1855. He then moved to Muskegon and Manistee where he honed his skills as a sawyer. Mr. Crane then moved to Frankfort under the employ of George S. Frost and the Frankfort Land Co. in 1868. Mr. Crane cleared the Betsie River of logs and obstructions and straightened sections of the river to make drives more manageable. He also was the head sawyer at the Land Company's mill.
In 1870 Mr. Crane entered the lumber business on his own account and in partnership with Ramiro Evans built his first mill on the south side of Lake Betsie in 1873. Mr. Crane bought out Mr. Evans's interests in 1881 and built a shingle mill and a planing mill in addition to his original sawmill. Lawrence W. Crane married Miss Annette Rawlinson on November 21, 1886. Mr. Crane was survived by his widow and eight children. It is said that Lawrence W. Crane's knowledge of the woods of Benzie County was second only to that of Joseph Oliver. Mr. Crane was 62 years of age.
Who Were Elberta's First Settlers?In Gov't Watch, Historic Elberta, You Mist It the First Time on July 3, 2015 at 11:10 pm
By Andy Bolander
A proposal has recently been presented to the Village Council to honor John and Caroline Greenwood's contributions to the development of Elberta. The proposal includes the installation of a sign under each of the village limits signs stating: "First Settlers John and Caroline Greenwood 1855." A second part of the proposal changes the name of Furnace Avenue to Greenwood Parkway.
John and Caroline Greenwood contributed greatly to the development of Gilmore Township. John was a blacksmith and operated shops in both Frankfort and Elberta. He also carried the mail from Manistee to Frankfort when the trail was less than developed. John and Caroline built a house at what is now the southwest corner of Furnace Ave and Sherman St., which was commonly referred to as the Cedar Log House.
An informal school was held at the Cedar Log House from 1855 to 1860. John and Caroline moved south of Elberta to Greenwood Lane, which is the stretch of road extending from Grace Road/M22 to Lake Michigan. The Cedar Log House became the Cedar Log School in 1860 and Mr. B.W. Perry taught the classes.
The Greenwood family relocated to their farm by Lake Michigan which included a big red barn that was visible by sailors on the lake, and it frequently was used as a navigational aid. Shipwrecked crew members received aid and refuge in the Greenwood home.
John and Caroline Greenwood contributed greatly to the development of the Elberta area, yet I am not in favor of adding the proposed signs along our roadways. Why?
1- My first argument is ideological. Renaming roads and placing signs honoring individuals doesn't fit the image of the Village of Elberta. The town is known for the Iron Works, the railroad and the car ferries. These undertakings created and supported a blue collar and everyman image for the town that refreshingly contrasted the religious and business interests which developed the other regions of the county. Streets are named after important people within the village. Most are named after generals or governors that were popular in 1866 when the village was platted. The street names have remained the same since some street names were changed to honor a number of servicemen who died during World War II. Naming streets after individuals contrasts with the identity of the village. Furnace Avenue is an apt title for old M168. It draws attention to the fact that a large and regionally important iron furnace was located there. It pays attention to the impact the Iron Works had on the development of the county. It also pays tribute to the diverse group of immigrants who worked the long days to keep the furnace profitable and successful for more than a decade.
2- John and Caroline Greenwood were not the first settlers of the area. Joseph Oliver had lived around Lake Aux Bec Scies (now known as Lake Betsie) for ten to fifteen years prior to the arrival of the Greenwood family. There is already a memorial in Gilmore Township Cemetery honoring Joseph Oliver as the first settler of the area.
The Cedar Log Home was the first documented dwelling in Elberta, but I wouldn't consider the Greenwood family as the first permanent settlers of Elberta. Residences were temporary and fitted the needs of families who lived off the land. The Greenwoods were less than permanent residents of Elberta. Although John Greenwood maintained a blacksmith shop in the village, the family resided in town for a total of five years.
3- The Greenwood's Cedar Log House wasn't the most important building at the corner of Furnace and Sherman. The American House Hotel was built in 1887 after the Greenwood edifice burned in 1885. The hotel also served as the township library and election hall, and the building was used for public meetings until the 1940s. The American House was torn down in 1972 after unsuccessful preservation efforts.
So my counter proposal is this: Leave Elberta's signs as they were. The signs would not be factually accurate and they would detract from the character of the town.
I obtained the facts and dates for this piece from Blacklock's History of Elberta and Sivert Glarum's Our Land and Lakes. Both books, and many other books on the history of Elberta and Benzie County, are available to be checked out at Benzie Shores District Library.
Andy Bolander moved to the Village in June 2014 and volunteers at the Benzie Area Historical Museum and other area organizations.
Friends of Elberta Meet Tonight at MayfairIn Activism, Community Alert, Culture Bluffs, GOOD NEWS, Historic Elberta, Open Season on February 12, 2014 at 2:16 pm
A new NGO, formed in late January, meets for the fourth time tonight at the Mayfair Tavern at 7 pm. The mission is "to preserve, promote, celebrate, and enhance the quality of life in Elberta." All are welcome.
Agenda items for this meeting include a recap of the Fire & Ice Skating party the group held on Sunday, February 9 at Penfold (Farmers' Market) Park. About 50 people attended that event, including many children. Some ice skates were provided along with hot dogs and hot cocoa. Torches lit a pathway to the rink, which was cleared by volunteers. A large bonfire warmed participants.
Future projects to be discussed include creating a walking map/brochure for the Village, fundraising for park preservation, a tribal and immigrant historical marker and flower garden at Penfold Park, a summer block party, and enhancements to the Farmers' Market.—Emily Votruba
A Soaring Letter regarding the Financial CrisisIn Alert Reader, Community Alert, Culture Bluffs, E Beach, Historic Elberta, Soaring on October 16, 2013 at 2:00 pm
The Alert received this letter and photo from Mr. Embertson on October 12. Note that Elberta does not in fact own all of the beach area in question, and so far the Village Council has not proposed to voluntarily sell any beach access to satisfy the Treasury Department.
Dear Alert and Elberta Village Council:
I am a hang glider pilot of 38 years, former president of the Green Point Flyers Association, landowner at Green Point, and have been flying with my hang glider and paraglider friends and group/club members on the Elberta ridge since 1979. As pilots we see the Elberta area from a very special perspective, and all of us have enjoyed recreation in a myriad of other ways in the Elberta area for as many years. We are exceptionally grateful that the village of Elberta has allowed us wonderful and easy access to the resources of the village, the land on the ridge, the woods, the beaches, the piers, and the water – all owned by the village and the public for so many years. Thank you so much for the extraordinary beauty and natural resources that are available to all of us! We have landed our gliders at Elberta beach for 35 years and love the place! Some of us remember the days of our partnership with the village of Elberta and City of Frankfort during the Annual Soaring Festivals of the late 70's.
When we land there, or recreate there, we have so many great conversations with tourists, beach goers, and visitors from out of town and out of state. We share our love of the area with people we meet, and I want to believe that we (and those conversations) are part of the reason that people return to visit Elberta and all that it offers.
More personally, my family – my wife and four children (ages 19, 19, 17, and 14) have been blessed to have the Elberta area and Lake Michigan environment to enjoy as a family. We have been enjoying swimming, kayaking, kite boarding, rock hounding, playing, and lounging on the spectacular beach and dune areas that Elberta has managed. We are so grateful to your village for allowing us to enjoy these things for so many years! We have hundreds of family memories, family videos, family pictures that have captured the days, moments, sunsets, and family togetherness that has made our family closer and stronger. My children have grown up at those places in Elberta I mentioned above. Elberta and all that is beautiful about Elberta is a part of my children's lives. For 19 years, they have returned to Elberta with us parents every spring, summer, fall, and even in winters. We were together at Elberta and Green Point this Labor Day 2013 weekend!
Now we hear that your village is facing challenges, and considering selling properties and land, possibly and dramatically changing access to the places we love to come?
PLEASE do not do that! Problem solve this! Creatively find alternatives! Plan for long term impact not short term gain. Please do not take away from so many thousands, the natural beauty and places we all love dearly.
Dave (and Linda) Embertson, Isaac, Elizabeth, Joshua, and Timothy
Lake City, MI
A New Life for Perry's PlaceIn Historic Elberta, On and off the Apron, Post Office, Uncategorized, Village Homes on September 27, 2013 at 11:56 pm
Art and Joan Moseler fulfill their dream of a return to Elberta.
By Rebecca Hubbard
"I was sitting in the front room after school one day and we had an early TV. I was watching Howdy Doody, and I looked out the window. The library [building, at that time] was Buckner's Garage—and it was on fire!" And so Art Moseler bears witness to another moment in Elberta's history. Born in his grandparents' house on Steele Street in 1941, Art spent many of his childhood days exploring the bustling village. His parents' restaurant, Joanne's,* served as a home base, and his guardians were the townspeople and relatives scattered on every street. "At one time I knew every family in every house in the village."
Art and his wife, Joan, are looking forward to rejoining the village with their purchase of the Richley house on Frankfort Avenue. After a full life involving numerous homes and jobs, they intend to return to Art's hometown to make their last home. Over the years, as they came and went, the Moselers kept in touch with Perry Richley's grandson Tom Warner, and frequently reminded him of their interest in the old green house located across from the Lighthouse Café. Warner was reluctant to part with the house, which had been in his family since they acquired it, in 1923. It took ten years before Warner was finally persuaded to sell it, when Moseler wrote a heartfelt letter and shared the many warm memories he associated with the building.
Moseler paints Cattonesque portraits with his words about the residence. As young boys, Art and his friends would pass through the property on their way to the dump to look for treasure. Perry Richley owned the home, along with horses and an actual jackass—"not a mule, because it's a horse-sized thing." He taught the boys how to handle and ride the animals. Sometimes he would even let little Art take the horses and his rig around town to plow, which was a big deal. The boys played in Richley's barn, and when Art eventually had his own horse, he was able to board it in Perry's barn when he summered at the family's cottage. Perry's somewhat reclusive daughter Bertha would occasionally bake cookies for the boys or bring them water when they were thirsty. Perry Richley himself was a busy man. He would pick up the mail from the train in the morning and deliver it to the post office, returning with local mail for the train to deliver out of town.
And in this way, many of Art Moseler's early memories were formed, the very memories that would draw him back to Elberta. The Moselers knew they wanted their final home to be in Elberta, whether or not they were able to acquire "Perry's Place," as they will now call it. "The village is in my heart and soul."
Art and Joan will take their time with this project. At this time, they envision renovating the house and possibly offering it as a rental unit, while they plan to build a new home for their own residence on the same lot. The Richley house needs extensive work, but the couple hopes to maintain its architectural integrity. An early quote at replacing the glass within the existing window frames came in at over $3,000. "[The renovation] will be piecemeal," says Art.
Inside the house, one finds the original tongue-in-groove flooring, along with charming nooks and crannies. The staircase to the second floor is exceptionally narrow, as was the style of the time. Through the years, two additions enlarged the original small structure. Paneling was added in a few rooms and some of the wiring has been updated. While the structure is surprisingly sound, not everything is perfect. For years, water and dirt have drained from the roadside into the basement, creating quite a mess. When asked about roadside issues, Moseler said he isn't worried. He plans to work with the village to resolve the matter and he doesn't anticipate any problems, stating that he isn't coming to town to stir things up.
The couple doesn't mind all the cars parked up and down the road when business is booming in town. "I don't even know where the exact property line is yet between our property and the village roadside," he says with a contented shrug. He nods affectionately toward his wife: "She wanted to be on main street." One idea the couple has is to add a drive to the side street when the new house is built. "We will need a driveway," he continues, and then launches into a story about the renaming of side streets in honor of Elberta's World War II veterans.
A few things haven't changed. Art recounts that if he and his young friends were causing trouble, there always seemed to be an adult nearby with a stern reminder to be good. "And just as they say these days that 'it takes a village to raise a child,' so it was then," he says with a gentle smile. Ψ
* Art's parents were the second owners of Joanne's restaurant. The restaurant later became the Village Green; still later, the building was Bob Rommell's bait shop and it's now the Conundrum Café. Art says this building was moved three times and he believes it's the oldest building in the Village. "It started out down by the Cabbage Shed as George Rupright's store, then it was moved just across the street from where the Mayfair Tavern is today, and then to its present location.
What Do You Think of Our Plan?In Community Alert, Culture Bluffs, E Beach, Farmers' Market, GOOD NEWS, Historic Elberta, Infrastructure and Planning, Kid Stuff, Lakeside Shakespeare, Open Season, Transportation, Water on September 8, 2013 at 3:30 pm
The final draft of the Village of Elberta Parks and Recreation Plan for 2009–14 is now up on the Village website. As soon as the official notice is published in the Record-Patriot this Wednesday, the official five-week public comment period begins. This is a very important document for the Village and the community at large. In it Parks and Rec spells out residents' desires for improvements to all of Elberta's many parks, including the Waterfront Park, Elberta Beach, Elberta Dunes South, and our portion of the Betsie Valley Trail. This document is the product of many hours of discussion in council meetings, Parks and Rec meetings, and the public input session we held on April 18. Please take time to read the document and offer your input and insight. We want to enhance the Elberta experience for everyone. The final public hearing on this plan will be held October 17 at 7 pm, before the regular council meeting at which it may be adopted. Download the pdf using the link below and/or get yourself a hard copy at the Village Office. Submit your comments by mail to the Parks and Recreation Commission, PO Box 8, Elberta, MI 49628 or by e-mail to email@example.com—Emily Votruba, Parks and Rec member
Village of Elberta Recreation Plan 2014–2019 final draft for public hearing
Council Contemplates Selling Old Library…And Much, Much MoreIn Breaking, Community Alert, E Beach, Fishing, Gov't Watch, Historic Elberta, Infrastructure and Planning, On and off the Apron, Politics, Public Safety on August 15, 2013 at 11:19 pm
It was another nearly three hour meeting, with lots of decisions made and some deferred. President Reggie Manville was back, after a three-meeting absence. Employee benefits were discussed and a vote was taken on Linda Manville's proposal that employees begin contributing 20% toward their health-care premiums. This motion was voted down three to two (Reggie Manville, Ken Holmes, and Joyce Gatrell voted no; Diane Jenks and Linda Manville voted yes). Absent from this meeting were Jennifer Wilkins and Matt Stapleton. The question of whether Reggie Manville, a member of the employee relations committee and the husband of one of the employees, Laura Manville, should have recused himself from the vote due to conflict of interest.
Corey Toms, the new DPW assistant, will start work on Monday. Apparently there was some communication glitch whereby no one formally told Toms he had been hired right away, so instead of starting in two weeks from the hire date, it will be three.
The safety/parking situation along M-22, especially near the Duck's Head, was discussed. A preliminary plan was drawn up to create better visibility from side streets entering 22. Council discussed asking MDOT to reduce the speed limit to 25 through the Village and add crosswalks.
Council voted to get a commercial appraisal and survey of the Old Library Building and its lot in preparation for possibly selling it. This evening's meeting was actually a public hearing on that subject, but no notice was posted in the post office, just in the Record-Patriot, and only the usual-suspect members of the public were present for discussion. Joyce Gatrell herself, a member of the municipal buildings committee, seemed confused at the beginning of the meeting, saying she didn't know the hearing was tonight.
More listener notes to come …. —Emily Votruba


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I wandered into a bit of craziness earlier today. I had travelled into the city centre to do some photography and I had thought to myself: "It's a bank holiday, it should be nice an quiet". Of course I had forgotten that the Woman's Mini Marathon was on today. Well, it's not that I had forgotten, I just didn't think it was anywhere near where I was going. I couldn't have been more wrong. So, instead off taking some stately architectural shots I instead switched gears into street photography mode. I had wanted to try out some new techniques for getting around some of the issues with the X-Pro1 (more on that tomorrow) so this turned out to be a good opportunity.
As I walked in by the park, past the marathon route, I thought that things were fairly quiet ...
A few people were heading here and there, and the race route was still being set up. Bear in mind this was at least four hours before the race was due to start.
Given the look on the faces of some of the entrants, at this stage I was beginning to wonder if the race had been held earlier and it was all over.
There were tourists about heading to their hotel clearly wondering what the hell was going on… (he looks like a german Bill Bailey)
Things got somewhat busy at the top of Grafton Street. The obligatory street performer wasn't helping the flow of people, that's for sure. It's good to see that after thousands of years of evolution fire still draws a crowd.
Ooo, ladder walking. Bring back the flames!
"Yes, Can I help you?"
"It's a banana, honest"
I bet she's thinking "I could kick him, you know"
While I do wonder what the girl is doing in the foreground (I presume taking a picture) I'm more interested in what looks like a fight about to break out behind her
You have to wonder what just happened to the left of camera?
"I'm telling you, we could hop on the back of that van, no one would know"
Nice hair!
You know it's tourist season when the Leprechauns come out.
Aren't you supposed to hide your pot of gold?
Anyway, that's about it. I was getting a bit claustrophobic at this stage so I decided to change my plan and go shopping instead. I did learn a few interesting things about the camera though. I'm putting together a blog post on a few tips and tricks and hopefully I'll have that up in a few days, so stay tuned.
If you were wondering how these were processed I converted the RAW files to Tiffs using Fuji's "Raw Converter" (silkypix) and then brought the images into Aperture. The "looks" are from a new version of my film candy presets (shameless plug) that I'm working on.


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What is an 'Author Brand'?
'Brand' is one of those words that can be hard to define. It's about a perception, an overall feeling, something more than a logo or a tagline.
And because it's emotional rather than physical, we imagine that it can be hard to create. If it's how we feel about a company, or a celebrity, then how do they influence that perception? Is it something that they acquire more by accident than by design? Or have we all got the potential to create our own 'brand'?
Certainly, most of the big 'brands' we are familiar with in our day-to-day lives are created. And we can do the same at the scale of an individual author or personal brand. Because authors, like any other professional enterprise, represent a brand.
For example...
Stephen King is a brand.
Donald Trump is a brand.
The BBC is a brand.
Apple is a brand.
The easy-to-read instructional "For Dummies" book series is a brand.
But why?
Whether you write books, ghostwrite for celebrities or business owners, teach others how to write or own a small business that relies upon clear communications to sell its product or service, you — the professional behind that enterprise — represent a brand.
If you neglect this aspect of your business, you're losing out on a valuable opportunity to set yourself apart from other authors and business owners.
You're losing readers. You're losing sales.
And how?
How can you build a brand that's different from the thousands of others competing for your audience's attention?
Well, the 'author brand' is really no different to a small business, and what applies there has a direct application to your personal brand-building efforts.
There are only really five steps you need to build an author brand that can help you stand out, get noticed, get attention and, ultimately, get more readers. Here they are:
1. Have a distinctive and consistent brand 'voice'
People judge the appeal of your brand, at least in part, on how it 'sounds'.
Your brand voice can be highly formal or playful, academic or intimate, and so on. Regardless of the which it is, it must be your voice — a tone that becomes instantly recognizable to others as belonging to no one but you.
You'll know this from writing. A voice is yours and yours alone -- and when you find it, it feels like coming home.
And in a marketing context, consistency is key to enabling people to fully grasp your brand.
At the same time, understand that a strong, distinctive voice won't win over everyone. Don't be,
afraid of your voice alienating potential prospects,
writes content marketing specialist Jeff Charles.
Some will be able to relate to your personality, others won't and that's okay.
As we grow as an author, we learn that it's actually OK to alienate people. Being clear who you are not writing for, is as important as knowing who you are.
2. Know what your 'brand promise' stands for
Look at the world's best-known brands — McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Apple, Nike. Pretty much anyone who comes across these brands knows instantly what they stand for; and what 'brand promise' they make.
As a consumer, you specific expectations for how these brands will perform, whether using their products will solve a problem, meet a need, etc. Think of one you resonate with and think about your expectations of them. Amazon for example, we expect a certain level of customer service. Apple, we expect their products will make us 'cool'.
And the reason these brands have gained global significance is because the businesses behind them meet those expectations every time. (or we lose faith in them)
Think about your brand promise in your business or as an author.
It's not enough to claim your work is "fantastic" or "one of a kind"— hackneyed phrases that no longer have any emotional value to your target audience. You need to clearly articulate what differentiates you from the competition and why what you have to offer can't be found anywhere else.
Answer the question: what makes you different?
3. Look at your book or business through the eyes of a reporter
What you choose to write about grows out of a very personal sense of importance — it's the passion behind your work, and it's what drives you. How well you communicate that passion can determine the overall success of your marketing strategy and your business.
To really nail that marketing, a great exercise is to step outside yourself and look at what you offer through the eyes of an "objective" third party. Because your ability to pitch your book to a publisher, agent, or individual customer will ultimately determine its success or failure.
It's all very well for you to be passionate, but you need to share that passion with others to make a success of your business.
Marketing specialists Maryam Banikarim and Karl Heiselman urge entrepreneurs to imagine how a reporter writing about them would lead the article.
Put yourself in the shoes of the person you are pitching,
they write.
What three things would you want them to highlight? How does what you have to pitch fit into what they do?
By translating your very personal vision into concepts that appeal to local or national media, you can start to think about being a brand, rather than just a creator.
Try this one: how would you want a journalist, blogger, or podcaster to introduce you? Maybe try it out a few times with a friend or colleague.
4. Identify key influencers
Who are the individuals with the most influence on your target audience? They might be celebrities from film or TV, widely respected bloggers, industry experts, etc.
Whoever they are, your author brand can get a huge boost if it they notice you, link to some of your content or talk about you on their site or podcast.
Many businesses actively reach out to these key influencers to help foster that relationship -- and you can do the same. Your process needs to be deliberate, painstakingly researched and, of course, natural and authentic.
Following the influencer online (in blogs, chat rooms, not in a stalking way! just naturally like you would with any new connection.)
Commenting on their social media posts, blog posts, or sharing their events and products.
Providing helpful links to related content.
Referencing these influencers by name in your posts, blogs or other materials.
And authors, trainers or experts can follow exactly this process to build and promote their personal brand through 'connecting with influencers'.
Research and identify influencers in your field of expertise and then take action — specific action.
Don't approach influencers using a "one-size-fits-all" strategy. You wouldn't submit an identical cover letter to different prospective employers and expect a personal response -- and how would you feel if you received one? Instead, you'd customize each letter to the person receiving it to increase the odds of standing out from everyone else. Do the same when you connect with influencers.
Digital marketing expert Courtney Scott is quoted on this topic,
You shouldn't start the same conversation or propose the same partnership with 30 different influencers.
A better approach, she says, is showing
that you've listened to who they are, what they like and what's relevant to them.
5. Start a dialogue with your audience
As you begin marketing your completed book, workshop or other project, it's time to reach out to your intended audience and beginning a conversation. And a conversation that both piques their interest and builds your brand.
Thanks to social media, there is no shortage of ways you can engage with potential readers, including:
Sponsor a poll on your Facebook page loosely related to the theme of your book.
Create a YouTube "how-to" video.
Seek guest blogging opportunities (from a key influencer, if possible!)
Explore a Goodreads giveaway.
Do a podcast or take part in an interview on a key influencer's podcast.
The most successful brand builders are individuals who apply their full imaginative abilities to spreading the word about who they are and what they've done.
The key, when you're creating your author brand, is being able to do this in a way that doesn't scream,
Look how great I am!
— but instead, communicates the value of your work to others, and delivers on that promise with each and every interaction you make happen.
What's your next step?
It's all very well to talk about building a brand, but doing it is what counts.
Which is the one step you can take, starting today? Maybe it's getting clear on your brand promise? Or maybe it's connecting with a few of those influencers?
Whatever you choose, you'll be one step closer to making it easier to get know and noticed for what you do.
Today's post was written by Claire Prendergast. Claire is the Director of Marketing Communications at agencyEA, a brand experience agency specializing in experiential, digital and traditional engagement in Chicago. She guides the strategic vision of the company's brand, messaging and voice, while supporting and evolving brand strategies for clients. Claire also oversees all of agencyEA's internal and external marketing communications, including digital marketing and public relations.
Which one of these steps resonates with you? And which brands do you admire most? How can you put something from this article into action, no matter how small?


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Sean Lowe's Bachelor journey ended Monday night with the Dallas native saying goodbye to Lindsay and proposing to Catherine. In his final blog for People.com, Sean opens up about the difficult decision he faced on the finale. He writes:
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Entering this last week with Lindsay and Catherine, I knew I would soon be faced with one of the most difficult decisions of my life. I was falling in love with two women and I truly didn't know what I was going to do. I was so happy to know that both Lindsay and Catherine would soon be meeting my family – and I was really hopeful that my family would provide me the clarity I desperately needed.


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Even the best houses in the market still face the issue of getting a buyer's attention. You need to show them that its better selection for them and that comes down to price because that's how buyers search for homes. Today almost 90% of buyers are using internet to search for homes and the majority of agents used the internet to notify their clients of potential homes.
Let's consider how a typical online home online home search is conducted and you will immediately see why it's important to price your home correctly. The average homebuyer enters in just a few search criteria: price first, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. From those three items, a typical MLS will typically display hundreds or maybe thousands of homes that meet the buyer's needs. From that list, the buyer and the agent quickly go through to find the few homes that they want to visit in person.
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S. and I usually don't celebrate Valentine's day.
No gifts, no chocolate, no hearts, no special dates.
But yesterday he picked up for me these wild flowers, before leave me to the airport. He knew my love for nature, tiny simple flowers and bright colors and he improvized this lovely gift for me. I've really appreciated.
Now he's far from me, but I can look at these ruby red flowers and smile :)
We will be together again within three weeks!


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Tag Archives: the Crossfire novels
Like Day and night
Recently I haven't been inspired for blogging, which is, under normal circumstances, one of my favourite things to do. Perhaps I suffer from post-publishing sadness. It should be a happy moment; it's not a small thing to publish a book. … Continue reading


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Searching for an image with an image...
I'm off for a few days of coaching, photography and then more photography and so thought I would leave you with a link to the amazing Tineye:
Tineye (currently in beta - you will need to sign up for a trial) is a reverse image search engine; show it your image and it searches the web to see where the image has been used. According to the Tineye website you will be able to:
- Find out where and how an image appears online
- Research products using a product photo
- Find modified versions of unmodified images or vice versa
- Research the usage of editorial or stock images
- Get international, multilingual websites in your search results
- Research corporate imagery or brand usage online
- Use a webcam to digitize any image and search for it on the web
- Search for your images to see where they are being used
Perhaps more easily, a look through the Tineye blog shows the product in action. Have a look at the story of the 'Camstand Fakorama', the tale of a set of images used by the BNP or the City of Toronto 'Fun' Guide.
It's innovative technology, great fun and, as the site says, it helps us to 'keep it real'.


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Catching Cherry Blossoms - Spring 2018
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If you've seen my Osaka trip (click here if you haven't yet) you know that I failed in catching the cherry blossoms in a castle grounds again. Fret not my friend because I was able to catch it on its finest state in a park a week before my Kansai trip.
"Cherry Blossom is a reminder that while life is beautiful, it is also regrettably short."
So beautiful I can stare at these everyday!
Everything looks and feels surreal.
From the chilly days during Winter, the temperature rose almost immediately in March. Due to the quick change in temperature the cherry blossoms bloomed as early as the last week of March.
I kind of felt bad for tourists who booked April for their Sakura Viewing (Hanami) because I felt the same regret when I booked the first week of April and arrived in Osaka sans this breathtaking view. Needless to say, just another reason to book another trip for next year's Sakura season, right?
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Reunion Yarn: A Workshop Collaboration
Kacie Hodges
The Universe has a way of bringing like minds together. If you're lucky, the path you choose leads you back to special people that you once knew, allowing a resurgence of quality time together.
Such is the case with my dear friends Michael and Emily.
We first met years ago in Asheville, North Carolina through a mutual acquaintance. I knew Emily was the real deal when she offered me Echinacea Tea and didn't give a damn about staying up until midnight to celebrate New Year's. Fast forward 5+ years and we all find ourselves living in Tennessee, unknowingly within an hour of each others' door step. Thanks to a serendipitous run-in at Mary's (Twenty Two West) studio, we eventually connected the dots while I silently sent praises to the heavens above for reuniting us.
Michael and Emily are the definition of a power couple. They really do encourage goodness in the world and make it a better place by being together. I am constantly inspired by their incredible teamwork, respect, and dedication to each other while building a responsibly sustainable business model via Reunion Yarn Company.
Throughout the past year we have had the opportunity to share booth space at several events, allowing for ample time to dream up big ideas and set about making them a reality. Our first such endeavor materialized from a conversation we had while vending at Stitches South.
A few months later, we found ourselves sitting in my garage with a room full of amazing people, delicious food, and a unique collection of thrift store sweaters.
Emily taught us that a typical sweater can contain up to TWO MILES of useable yarn. She taught us how to see past the outdated style of the garment and into the fiber content of the yarn, explaining different plying methods to create new colors and textures.
Emily shared her knowledge of what to look for in the ideal sweater candidate, how to de-seam, "finding the braid" and gave advice for working through over a dozen different conundrums that are encountered during the deconstruction process.
We combined our machine inventory and filled the work space with various fiber machines to allow participants time to experiment with different processing methods.
My favorite machine was hand built by Michael using 3-D printed parts he designed. This version includes a sensor that will slow the machine down when yarn becomes tangled during the unwinding process.
At the end of the day, participants walked away with usable yarn ready to be made into something new.
I am excited to see what becomes of these re-purposed skeins.
Endless gratitude to all who came to the workshop and spent a day among the alpacas (+ Penelope).