Friday, November 29, 2019
I have had a busy week, running errands and preparing for Thanksgiving. Lots of shopping, cooking, and an appointment or two. Who sets an appointment Thanksgiving week?
The last three days in photos...
So much going on here and elsewhere this holiday season. Social media updates...
Found this holiday tune while listening to a station via an Echo device. An old song, however a new favorite for me.
My Echo devices (Note: 2 Echo Inputs):
Hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving holiday.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Last week, in the midst of my holiday shopping, my android's battery stopped accepting the charge. This was a holiday-time expense I had not anticipated, however unavoidable.
I have already started my holiday shopping, as illustrated in the photo below, taken November 15, 2019.
With the holidays in full swing, I decided I could spend no more than $150 for a replacement unit.
I purchased my first android in February 2015, and used it almost everyday, whenever possible keeping the unit plugged in next to my software development and blogging platforms, or just "on" for any research or social media tasks on my "todo" list. I have to say, I am surprised it lasted as long as it did. I used it quite a bit.
The new android arrived, Wednesday, November 20, 2019, and I am very pleased with the ease it took to setup the new unit.
When things like this happen, I am usually good about accepting the loss and moving on. Over the last 6 months I have spent over a thousand dollars replacing business tools (camera and android). Both 2019 business expenses I had not planned on, however critical to completing the tasks I need to get done.
How often do I do this? Old camera purchased in 2008, old android purchased February 2015 and only when I have absolutely no other options.
Monday, November 11, 2019
My mother's birthday is right around the corner. This year, I decided to get her something she said she needed, however was unable to find. I researched online, offerings of the lampshade replacements she wanted and asked her about certain styles before I ordered.
I am glad I did. The new lampshades arrived today, and though not her birthday, I decided to give them to her a bit early after first ensuring the shades were undamaged. Illustrated below, the etched-like ginger jar lamps and the old versus the new lampshades.
Though the older shades do not look that bad in the photos, some of the pleats had separated from the lower hem of the shade, giving a slightly frayed appearance. She did not see the final gift selection, so I am pleased she likes the new lampshades.
I used to know where lighting stores in my area were located. I love finials, lamps, lampshades. I am not sure now, why it is hard to find things like lampshades and even online- the research was a little more difficult than I anticipated.
Now, what to do about dinner and other birthday activities...
Saturday, November 09, 2019
Recently, I have been giving serious thought to the start of something new. Two years ago, I registered two new domains:
- Hanover-Magazine.com
- hanovermaryland.org
My thoughts at the time were to expand on my efforts related to the Hanover MD Businesses page, I maintain on Facebook.
The expansion would include an online magazine with hard-copy editions for the eleven or so area hotels, features related to the areas many social and media events, community events, the exponential growth in the real estate market as well as the business environment which has always had a strong presence in the community.
The related hanovermaryland.org site would be more of a directory, dynamic information site about the area and businesses. What's new, business listings, events calendar, etc.
Recently, I also started two new social media accounts (in addition to the older account, also listed):
- HanoverMagazine on Instagram
- HanoverMagazine on Twitter
- HanoverBusinesses on Instagram (older account)
Shown below, existing pages associated with my Facebook account which may also- be of use with this project.
I love Autumn, so with the onset of the new season, I thought I would roam the area, researching and gathering ideas for this magazine project. Below a collection of some of the photos I have taken.
The area has all of the right elements to take seriously a project of this nature, including location, an international airport, one of the largest malls in Maryland, a major casino and easy access with plenty of parking.
