Archive for March, 2008

Where to eat in Prescott Arizona

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Whether you are just passing through or are a resident, looking for good food in Prescott is always an enjoyable past time.
Over on AboutPrescottArizona.com there are some new reviews. The reviews will be expanded in the coming months, and if you are a local, I’d love to hear from you if you have [...]

Have YOU Read the 4-Hour Workweek?

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

You never know when your next networking opportunity may arise. Or where you’ll be when it does.
I was asked about my profession last week, while I was lying on a gurney, just before being sedated for a “medical procedure.”
Used to having to explain my industry, Virtual Assistance, I was surprised when the person who [...]

Monday Musings - Questions about Blogging

Monday, March 24th, 2008

The Virtual Assistant community has been discussing many bloggy matters in recent days.
For those who are on the fence about the present and future value of blogging, I invite you to join the discussion. Some of the questions we’ve been exploring are:
1. Does your business have to have a blog?
2. You may [...]

Heading to Tucson? Try the Sam Hughes Inn

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

We have been looking for the ideal spot (in terms of price, amenities, location, and service) for repeat visits to Tucson, Arizona.
We found it this weekend at the Sam Hughes Inn.
We enjoyed the other guests, loved the layout of the property, and found it meets our needs perfectly. We explored this cool Historic District on [...]

Wildcat’s Hot Corner

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Our son covers the hot corner for the UA Wildcats.
Imagine my interest in discovering that at Sancet Stadium’s Kindall Field, the rowdy student section is populated by kids wearing “Hot Corner” tee shirts, and some in fake beards. When asked about the beards, we are told simply, “they are Beards for Baird.”

These fans have all [...]

A Deft Hand: How to be a great forum moderator

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Are you an experienced forum group moderator?
I would love for you to mentor me on how you approach this task!
I recently jumped into the role of moderator on two groups I belong to. Simply keeping up with all the discussion on the forums takes an amazing amount of time.
Having observed some talented moderators handle online [...]