Larry Crowne And The Foreclosure Message! Wednesday is date day for my husband and me.  We drive 30 miles from Williams, Arizona into Flagstaff to have lunch and a movie along with doing errands one can't do in a town of 3,000.  Today we saw Larry Crowne with Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts.  I had only seen the previews and thought it would be an "ok" movie as the previews did not really "move" me but it looked SWEET.  Forest Gump grown up on a reinvention quest is where my imagination was going. I was so wrong, this movie has so many messages and such subtle humor I took 5 pages of notes. Strategic foreclosure (Photo by Brendel) Job loss Relationship issues Substance abuse Entrepreneurial motivation Paying it forward Having a plan B Alternative income sources Loving your neighbor Gangs Ho... 07/06/2011

Girlfriends, Do You Need To Reboot Your Brain? When is the last time you really had: mad fun  (thank you Carolyn Tann Star)                                     got crazy had a little fantasy learned laughed cried with your girlfriends? Are you ready to go boldly into WHAT’S NEXT? You may be a little tired, or discouraged or unsure or just not certain about              who you are and what you really want. The economy may have you scared and feeling less than on top of your game…. For sure…. you know you could use some time without distractions... Some time to relax, reboot and re-connect with what’s important to you….not just what the world seems to expect from you. Do you want to connect with your source and come away with something for the soul? How about…a.. just us girls weekend? I... 06/19/2011

Sizzling Summer Book Signing Bonanza in Broomfield, Colorado! Incredible opportunity to meet three local authors and local artists at Calico Book Store, 300 Nickel Street in Broomfield, Colorado on June 25, 2011 from 11 to 3. Carra Riley, author and small business consultant will be interviewing, Shay Fabbro, Penny Holguin and j.a. kazimer  on a LIVE blogtalkradio broadcast from noon to 2 MDT.  Come into the store, listen to the show on the Internet or call in 347-994-1903. Topics to be discussed include: How they got started What is writing like mixed with life in general Where does  writing inspiration come from What is it like to get a publisher or self publish What is the marketing of the book like What part does social media play in the marketing of a book or blog What advise do th... 06/16/2011

Italian "Goddess" Design and Cooking Secrets Valentina Cirasola is an Italian Interior and Fashion Designer, working in the USA and Europe. She blends well fashion and interior in any of her design work. She loves to remodel homes and loves to create the unusual. Her design reach is global and she is always ready to serve. "I build spaces that do not exist yet, but they exist in your mind. I build your dreams!"    Valentina is the coordinator for the San Francisco Bay area event with different stores called "October the Month of Italian Style".  The event revolves around Valentina talking on a design subject related to the merchandise the store sells, they have food, wines, raffles and good time while people learn from her expertise. She makes the event really fun, lot of laughter and j... 06/09/2011

"Fighting The Devil" is a True Crime story of consuming passion, deadly poison and murder written by Jeannie Walker. Join me Friday, June 3, 2011 9:00 A.M Pacific Daylight Time for a blogtalkradio program that will have you riveted to the show as we talk about the unexplained phenomena and supernatural elements that permeate this TRUE crime drama. Call 347-994-1903 to listen or press 1 to join the conversation and talk to the author.  The chat room will be open on the blogtalkradio website where you can listen to the show and ask questions in the chat room.                                                 Jeannie Walker is an Award Winning Author - Walker's Debut Novel is the 2011 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS TRUE CRIME FINALIST and 2010 FOREWORD MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEAR TRUE CRIME ... 05/31/2011

Cruise The News on Route 66-Williams, AZ Events this weekend on the Route: Rendezvous in Williams- Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy the 4-H BBQ Saturday, May 28th from 11am to 1pm @ Williams Recreation Center. Parade begins at 11am along Route 66 with this years' theme "Honoring Our Heroes". 10am-3pm Kaibab National Forest Service hosts "Forest Discovery Fair" @ Williams Recreation Center. Monday, May 30th @ 11am at Mountain View Cemetery as the American Legion Cordova Post #13 holds a special veteran memorial ceremony. For more information contact Sue at the chamber office. Cataract Creek Rambler and Steam Engine #4960 - Saturday, May 28th & Sunday, May 29th. Steam Engine #4960 will make hourly short-run departures from the Williams Depot @ Grand Canyon Railway. Tickets available on site o... 05/27/2011

ActiveRain Is Your Best Friend In Navigating Cyberspace! August will be my 2nd Anniversary as an activerain member and it is hard to count all the incredible tools I have learned to use just reading blog posts. I learned how to use html to embed things, add photos, create links, add color, the importance of key words and the list goes on and on. Activerain is one of THE most important assets any real estate related business can subscribe to because the knowledge shared here is "PRICELESS."  The fact that all the participants are willing to share what they have learned then post how readers can use what they have learned makes this the blog community to belong to where you feel like you are at home. The latest learning tool activerain is utilizing is blogtalkradio. The new blogtalkradio ... 05/16/2011

Want To Take Your Writing To The Next Level? You could WIN a week of creativity-expanding time! Cyber Media Magic™ can happen with this contest for a writers workshop to be held in Taos, New Mexico July 24 – 30, 2011. Jen Louden is giving away ONE seat for an incredible week valued at $2,140.00 to her world famous writers retreat.  It’s easy to enter AND social media can help you win!  Hence the Cyber Media Magic™! You are reading this because you blog and/or read blogs so if you have been thinking about going to the next level with your writing this workshop could be for you! Jen Louden just might be one of your new best friends… you can hang out with her at the Savor & Serve Cafe.   This is what Jen Louden says about her writer retreat event:   2010 Taos Workshop   “That’s right, I’m... 05/15/2011

Thinking Global Acting Local Contest Winner Announced The big day has arrived to announce the winner of the "Where In The World Is Carra Riley?" contest. Participating in a journey around the world gave me plenty of time to think about becoming a "glocal" citizen.  I learned to Think Global and then Act Local with some of the lessons learned. First and foremost a HUGE thank you to all the participants in this fun game around the world! My foursquare updates on twitter are taking on a new meaning as I “think global and act local.” What an experience it was to voyage around the world with friends in the Cosmic Cow Pie! It is hard express in words how meaningful your comments and participation were as we were out in the middle of the ocean with no old friends or family on the ship.  We did... 05/15/2011

Williams, AZ Home with Acreage Price Reduction! Now offered at a new AFFORDABLE price! Have you ever craved for a peaceful get-away? This is the perfect home for you! Nestled on over 10 acres, this newer home backs forest service. Picture yourself sitting outside with your cup of coffee or tea, looking out over the panoramic mountain views, listening to the wind sway the trees around you! When you first walk into this home, your breath will be taken away by the vast living room with vaulted ceiling. The newer kitchen makes socializing with guest a breeze! You can almost smell the fresh baked cookies in the oven! The split floor plan will suit any buyer! Park all of your toys in the 2 car garage and you even have options for horses! This is a unique newer build home that was barely lived... 05/12/2011

Cosmic Shift Happens™ Launches May 12, 2011 "Cosmic Shift Happens™" includes valuable content from some ActiveRain members consistently contributing to educate the public through their blogging efforts. It is a 90 page e-book which has been crowd-sourced with individuals working in cyberspace from around the world.  The term "crowd-sourced" refers to the fact that a group of people collaborated, sharing ideas to create this e-book. As the Cosmic Shift Happens™ this book will help with taking control of social media and allow one to have fun! There are tips on how to engage in cyberspace and how to keep your head screwed on straight in the virtual world! The e-book should help readers ease the anxiety of engaging in cyberspace and feel comfortable about some of the things that cound happ... 05/10/2011

Summer Camp With No Bug Spray!  How can that be....... you may be asking?  Are you trying to put the puzzle pieces of Social Media together?                                     Have you been putting off learning all the confusing pieces of social media and how they all fit or do you know someone who needs to get with what is happening today in social media marketing?  No matter what business you are in, sharing this information can help someone you may know struggling with social meda pieces.  Bring or tell a friend and go to Social Media Summer Camp and forget the bugs! Hear how every business can maximize profits using social media on Blogtalkradio when Shelly Roth, President of Springboard Ventures, is a guest on the show May 11th 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time . We will be discussing Social... 05/03/2011

Glocal # 9   Indivisible:  Affiliates and Real Estate Agents How is the marketing meeting working for you?  Are you "unified" to meet the demands of today's market and consumer needs? Thinking Global, Acting Local, going “glocal.” The  global dots are still connecting on a local level  as I have landed in the United States of America and am happy to be on solid ground after an amazing voyage around the world! The International flags were flying at the meeting room of the North Metro Denver Realtor Association  this past Thursday in Broomfield, Colorado. The flags are reminders of the International Real Estate connection with the CIPS designation through the National Association of REALTORS®. The reticulation activation system in my brain has “global” ideas at the front of my consciousne... 04/19/2011

Where are you supposed to be?  Thinking Global, Acting Local, going "glocal" with the "Real Reason Rule™."                                    Do you appreciate the concept that everything happens for a reason? I am a firm believer in this philosophy and know all our experiences are directed from a higher source. When going through something, many times it might not be until you get in the middle of it do you see the "real reason" something transpired. Our global lesson proved this theory showing how the "Real Reason Rule™" works. My husband Tom and I have been on a journey around the world and in the middle of the South China Sea we got a call from family letting us know that his 92 year old mother had been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. Serious thoughts of guilt began to rise... 04/11/2011

Glocal #8 Thinking Global, Acting Local “The Taj Rule ™”                                              The Taj Mahal has been considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. I felt my breath get short as my eyes continued on a journey down the reflecting pool to see white marble structure I had only read about my entire life. The Taj Mahal is widely measured as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and stands as a symbol of eternal love. It is situated on the right bank of river Yamuna. Words fall short in trying to describe the feeling that is experienced with the beauty of the architecture. The building is actually a mausoleum built by Shah Jahan who was grief-stricken after the death of Mumtaz Mahal, his third wife. She died delivering their 14th child at the age of 39. T... 04/03/2011

 Glocal Lesson #7  What is up with your orange?                                                  Welcome to Day one on the voyage for “Connecting The Dots Around The World.” “How can this be?” you may be asking as today is actually the 52nd day of travel on the MV Explorer.  Mental transformation proceeds on different paths with each individual and it has taken me this much time to process the information and share it in a way that makes sense and will have a positive impact as we “Think Global and Act Local”  going “Glocal.”  To prepare for a mid-voyage review I took a step back to review where we came from and compare where we are, setting the first day stage: “Anxious whispers filled the room in the student union as voyagers anticipated the key note address for the Spring 2011 voyage... 03/05/2011

Glocal #6 Lesson of the Omelets Part 2 of 2 Part 1 of 2 #5 Glocal Lesson Of The Omelets                                          For the rest of the story….not having a camera available for the “photo op” at the omelet bar in Nassau led me to re-create the situation at a later date to have digital images for the “glocal” moment. While staying in the rain forest on the Amazon above Manaus, Brazil the opportunity arose to capture the “lesson of the omelet" in the Amazon Eco Park at the breakfast buffet. The photo of the omelet with the man behind possibly shows the sentiment of some of the residents along with the local actions reported in a newspaper article. You can be the judge of the lesson of the lesson of the omelet in Manaus, Brazil. It has taken me some time to publish this post a... 02/26/2011

Glocal #5 Lesson of the Omelets Part 1 of 2 Glocal #6 Lesson of the Omelets Part 2 of 2 “Thinking Global Acting Local” is the theme of the Spring 2011 Semester at Sea voyage around the world.  The Term "Glocal" is a hybrid word coming from the combination of taking global ideas to a local level. We are 30 days into the voyage now and I am starting to connect the dots around the world without emotions.  Saying there is an adjustment to traveling on a ship with 700 other people is an understatement.  The diverse group of learners from all over the world has been an interesting study of human nature.   The lessons are still the lessons and I was so happy to learn the Lesson of the rainforest in Dominica and the 18 Mile Rule™ in Brazil.  Could it be we have about completed 9 of the 18 miles... 02/10/2011

Glocal #4 "The 18 Mile Rule™" One of the great mysteries of the rain forest resides six miles east of Manaus, Brazil on the Amazon River.   This phenomenon of physics brings a global lesson to possibly every local organization, group and individual who look at it and think about the higher meaning of this transformational occurrence. “The 18 Mile Rule™” at the mixing of the waters represents  a message to help any community or individual looking to combine ideas and resources. Eighteen miles along the Amazon River the dark waters of the Rio Negro tumbling from Colombia lay side by side with the latte colored water of the Solimoes River stemming from Peru before they mix into one turbulent entity flowing to the Atlantic. The Amazon River has recently been deemed the longest and widest ri... 02/01/2011

Glocal #3 Brazil, Coffee, Certified Fair Trade "Thinking Global Acting Local" lessons continue as we journey up the Amazon River. Confronting The Coffee Crises: On our way to Brazil, the largest coffee exporter in the world, we had the opportunity to listen to Lee Gross explain his Masters research on small scale coffee production in the Dominican Republic. We are traveling down the Amazon River on the ML Explorer with the Spring 2011 Semester At Sea voyage learning new concepts from the voyage theme: Thinking Globally to Acting Locally on a daily basis. The information Lee shared was really an awakening for me to really embrace the concept of supporting  “Certified Fair Trade” products. I must admit I have been on the outside looking in with really understanding the importance of using... 01/23/2011