‘General’ Archives
Post offices closing?
When I went to pay for my post office box, the clerk told me that rumor had it that that location would be one of the ones to be closed. When I get to a computer, I need to look it up. My PO Box is, technically, in Houston. Because I move every 12-18 months, a few years ago I decided to get a permanent address. Thus, the box is where I get most [...]
iPhone blogging
The newest thing I've discovered is blogging from my iPhone. Not long posts, admittedly, but small things I'd normally post to Twitter. I'm hoping this means I'll be posting more often. We can always hope. {{Written on my iPhone.}}
Arandas
What am I doing today? Waiting for my order at Taquería Arandas. Placed a big order for the whole family. There goes my diet... and my budget. {{Written on my iPhone.}}
Mobile Blogging
This is my first attempt at true mobile blogging. I am writing this from my iPhone while waiting for my next meeting to start. My fault, since I forgot to confirm the place we were meeting until too late. I miss blogging. Have been spending too much time on social networks and not enouh writing real content. And here I am. This seems very easy [...]
tips to improve your email campaigns
Looking to improve the response on your email campaigns? Vertical Response posted 10 tips to help:More LinksLink Your HeadlinesLink Your ImagesInclude a Table of ContentsTease ThemLink Your OfferFree GiftGive an Expiration DateLink to a Customer VideoPersonalize Your LinksThese tips are supposed to help you get more clicks. Try them and let me [...]
social media creates problems for the courts
Web-savvy jurors create new problem for courts-- Houston Chronicle2Simultaneously, as Americans use social media to provide a now-ubiquitous “what are you doing?” running daily dialogue via Facebook and Twitter, a stint on jury duty is proving irresistible fodder. Never mind that our justice system hinges on a sacred premise that jurors start [...]
great gifts for Dad
Looking for that great gift for Dad as Father's Day approaches? Mint.com posted 11 Affordable Father's Day Gifts Dads Will Want, and they included two that have now been added to my wishlist:the Sprint MiFithe magicJackIt's a nice list, and not all tech.
eat out, spend less
Houstonians eat out more than in any other city in the country. The Frugal Duchess has a wonderful post with tips on how to spend less while eating out. Just a few:Look for bargains on the menuTime your visitOrder takeoutOf course, the cheapest thing is to eat in, but if you're like me, the list will come in handy.
Mexico Through the Eyes of its Children
If you have time, you should check out this great exhibit at the Houston Public Library's Central Library: Mexican Photo Exhibit Mexico Through the Eyes of its Children | México visto por sus niños The City of Houston, Houston Public Library, and the Houston Library Foundation in collaboration with the Consulate General [...]
Salvation Army at the library
From this week's Downtown Happenings email:Helping handsCelebrate the Salvation Army's 120th year in Houston with an exhibition of rare artifacts and memorabilia of their history on display at the Houston Public Library's Julia Ideson Building, 500 McKinney. The exhibition will be there all month and a special viewing is scheduled for [...]
