Archive for July, 2009

Beware of What You Read Online »

I remember a while back, when I was diagnosed with some minor health condition, researching it online to see what I could find out about it.  When I told my doctor this, she told me that the Internet can be your worst enemy, because what you find on there is not necessarily accurate, and can [...]

Getting That Cultural Edge on the Internet »

Search engine marketing and Birmingham are beginning to become pretty synonymous.  It’s one place you can go to look when you want some help with your business.  There is all kinds of help out there just waiting to be offered to the business that wants to market on the cutting edge. 
Whether you need graphic design, [...]

Overwhelmed by Activities on my Cruise »

Though many high school students proceed right into college after they graduate, I thought that I would take a year off and travel the world.  I had grand dreams of going to Mexico, Egypt and Europe and gaining some culture while discovering who I was.
I was greeted with a reality check when I realized how [...]

Tactical gear »

I was at a charity fundraiser for the local FOP this past weekend. FOP is the Fraternal Order of Police. And they actually do a lot of good things in our community. But the real treat at this event was that the SWAT team had a big display there.
Of course they were showing off their [...]

Things I Love in San Diego »

I’m a Northern California girl at heart. I love the San Francisco Bay Area and the redwoods north of there. But there’s also a part of my heart that enjoys Southern California. I’m not talking about LA, though. I’m talking about further south, all the way down to San Diego.
Some of the reasons I love [...]

Offering a DJ Service on the Side »

Though I would have to say that my wife’s and my job are going well, we never seem to get ahead.  There always seems to be something that needs our money, from fixing the hot water tank, to new tires for the car.  At this rate, we will not be able to save up [...]

Booking Vacations Online »

Being a fan of doing just about anything online, I strongly recommend booking your vacation online.  Here’s a few reasons why.

You can get everything done in one place.  For instance, if you’re going to Fiji, you can book airline travel to Fiji, find Fiji hotel accommodations, and plan activities all online, just by doing a [...]

Thoughts on Dog Grooming »

My husband and I have had a heck of a time with our shepherd.  As is common with the Australian shepherd breed, she has been shedding a lot all summer, and it seems like no matter how much grooming we do we can’t keep up with it all.
When we were walking her at the park [...]

Managing Your Money After Drug Rehab »

After you’ve completed a drug rehab program, you have to return to your normal life. There will be a lot of things about this that are difficult. One of those things might be figuring out how to manage your money.
When you’re in a drug rehab center, you don’t have money in your possession. When you leave, [...]

If You Only Knew… »

It always appalls me when businesses these days don’t have websites.  I’m usually not even looking for anything fancy — just something saying where you are located, what your hours are, and maybe a little something about your products or services.  For instance, a copy of your menu is nice if you are a restaurant, or a price [...]