Using social media is like living in a small town
If you use social media then you know what it’s like to live in a small town. Granted, you may not have a physical street address, or that one blinking traffic light to slow you down. The population may be in the millions, the thousands, or—if you live in a small, small town—one hundred or less. You have your favorite places, and you know how to find them. You also know when, and why you frequent them. There are locals, and there are those just passing through. You... Read More
Twitter Your Taste Buds
Three tweets from the past year, and a whim this past weekend led to the treasure you see cradled in a cup. I previously read on Twitter that Ballard’s Drive-In in Pauls Valley, Okla., has a peanut butter shake worthy of a road trip. Patrons to the restaurant have ventured from as far away as Edmond, Okla., just to consume one of these shake’s (and then tweet about it). Interestingly enough, my wife and I live less than 10 minutes from the drive-in, and had never... Read More
Movember–the growth stops here
Hello, December. Good bye, Movember. The month “formerly known as November” has come to an end, and with it a celebratory shave seemed appropriate. It’s been over a year (June 2008) since I last wore facial hair above the lip. Moreover, due to an agreement with my wife, I never foresaw a mustache making a comeback on this face. Then, it happened. Movember found me, and I found a reason to grow a “mo” again. With some marital cooperation, and after... Read More
'Eat 'n' Tweet' set for Thursday, Nov. 5
In an attempt to bring together Garvin County Twitterers, a county-wide “tweetup” has been scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5. The event is set to take place at the Trail’s End BBQ & Grill in Wynnewood, Okla., and is open to the area’s twittering public. “It will be a relaxed atmosphere,” said David Bracher, the event’s planner. “(There will be people there) wanting to connect offline.” According to Bracher, this “Garvin... Read More
So, I applied for a job…
First, let me clarify that I am happily employed as a part-time high school sports writer. Secondly, as a free-lance author I am (almost) always interested in unique experiences, untold stories, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. One particular opportunity presented itself to me in the form of an online job offer, yesterday. An acquaintance “tweeted” the announcement that a reporter’s position was on the table for the taking with his employer. I jumped at... Read More
The City of Pauls Valley, Online
Still in its infancy (launched yesterday at 8:54 a.m.), the City of Pauls Valley now has a Twitter profile. What this small town of 6,000-plus residents will tweet about is anyone’s guess; probably some of same things the rest of us are already talking, and tweeting about. There’s the new multi-million dollar police department, the downtown beautification project, a city-wide blood drive, etc. What would you want your city to tweet about? Comment below. SHARETHIS.addEntry({... Read More
GC Technology Event Schedule, Notes Released
Planners for the upcoming Garvin County Social Media/Technology Gathering released the event’s schedule and notes to the public, today. Set for Tuesday, Sept, 8, from 7 – 9 p.m., at Cornerstone Community Church, the forum is intended to bring together thought leaders from throughout Garvin County, Okla. Comprised of five keynote speakers, multiple question-and-answer sessions, multimedia, and hands-on learning, the two-hour gathering will focus on the uses for technology... Read More
Video: Update on Sept. 8, GC Technology Event
For more information about this event, click here. To reserve a seat(s) online click here, tweet this, or call: (405) 665-0029. Follow the discussion about this event on Twitter here, or join in by using the hashtag #gcsmt09 in your tweets. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video: Update on Sept. 8, GC Technology Event", url: "http://highwayexit72.com/?p=2649" }); Read More
Small Towns To Connect The Online, Offline
Thought leaders from throughout Garvin County (Okla.) are scheduled to connect next month to discuss the uses for technology in their respective small towns. Set for Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 7 – 9 p.m., at Cornerstone in Pauls Valley, the gathering is free of charge but limited to the first 60 people to reserve seating. Twenty of those openings are allotted for Garvin County Twitterers while the remaining 40 slots are first come, first serve for other county residents. An... Read More
Blinking Lights
Red means “missed calls; new voicemails, E-mails, or tweets” Green means a “low battery” These blinking lights guide me throughout the day like road signs posted beside a highway. So seemingly small in size and yet large in effect, they have permission to interrupt a project. Stop a workout. Cause me to pause mid-thought, and/or send me in a different direction. Blinking lights. They can even keep me from finishing a conver…(blinking)… SHARETHIS.addEntry({... Read More
