Twilight

I am reading the Twilight series. I won't give away the plot here. Just know that the series is based on fantasy. What earlier generations were fascinated by (supernatural stuff / beings) has been upgraded for a younger generation - teens. Yes, this series of books seems to be geared towards teens, although fantasy loving adults can find pleasure in the books, too. I am flip flopping between finding some of the situations believable, and really being able to envision the scenes as written, to feeling the plot has gone overboard and is too far-fetched, although still entertaining. I am interested in hearing from anyone else about this series. I am reading book two, New Moon.

The last holiday hoorah of 2008

Today my family - sisters, their husbands, adult children, and grandchildren, plus my mother - gathered at my house for our annual holiday get together. The tables were laden with food. This year we started a few hours after lunch so we went for light finger foods. There were ham finger rolls, shrimp and cocktail sauce, vegetables and dip, strawberries grapes cheese and crackers, creme horns sliced up, salsa and tortillas, mexican dip and tortillas, fudge, pecan squares, brownies, and so much more. We also had a Yankee Swap aka Chinese Auction. 25 people, two of the ages of 3 and 5. Nephew is visiting from SC where he attends the College of Music. Very talented. Teaches guitar and rhythm to youngsters! His videos and music can be found at www.gregoryguaymusic.com. He will be performing locally while he is visiting Maine in a scholarship fundraiser. The fundraiser is an annual event to raise money for a scholarship in memory of his brother. As I think back on who was here today, I realize what a talented group of nieces and nephews I have! 

Twitter

I thought I'd take a moment to make a few notes about how I am using Twitter. I use Twitter to gain insight into communications, marketing, public relations. I want to know how to use techniques and technology that others have shown to be successful in their lives. I look for examples. I look for what hasn't worked for others, too. When someone tweets a question directed at another tweeter, and that tweeter does not respond, then I have to wonder how helpful that tweeter is, the one who can't answer a newbie's question. There have been several instances in which someone has asked a question that went unanswered and I wanted to know the answer, too. After this happens several times, I "unfollow" the non-answerer. And I end up searching for the answer elsewhere. I think Twitter is a great place to get the latest news. What better example than the victim of the Denver plane crash who tweeted immediately? These are just a few of my thoughts. What are yours?

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October 2007: Celebrating the Maine foliage with wonderful family.

I work with Jose Leiva, photographer, and he is selling a book of his photos on a site that allows previewing before buying. I think that is a great feature. The site is: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/437220

What do you think?

Be sure to view my tweets on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/specialdee

Looking for editorial content for newspaper supplements. It's a great way to give readers information from experts in a particular field AND to give those experts a plug. Contact me at dscammon@sunjournal.com if interested in more information.

200+ Tools for Surviving the Economic Crisis

Came across this post with helpful links. Worthy of sharing?