This really makes me happy! My first gay friend, Keith (AKA Justin Lymner) is marrying his boyfriend, Ed. They have been together for a number of years, and apparently just after the marriage victory in New York, Keith popped the question, and Ed has accepted. They live in Syracuse.

When I was first dealing . . . → Read More: My first gay friend is getting married!

I went kayaking yesterday but didn’t have time to post it. So, here it is today.Last year i did a drawing of a light bulb. This year i decided to be a little more “green” and do a compact fluorescent bulb. there really isn’t much to write about for thi…

PRESQUE ISLE is expected to arrive Erie at 1500 today.
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Budgets and Contracts. Exciting stuff.

It’s getting even cheaper to do business in the cloud at Amazon

Tug PRESQUE ISLE is due in Erie at 1830 tonight to mate with its barge. I will update throughout the day.
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I’ve never exactly understood summer reading lists. If it’s nice outside, I’m going to do some activity in the sunshine, not plop myself in a chair to read a book. I can do that anytime. But if you are one of those folks who insists upon summer reading…

Did someone say monster trucks? We’re giving away tickets!

This week’s tune is mesmerizing.

Ebert Beeman’s driver’s license is suspended. He keeps driving. How does that work, exactly?

There have been so many life experiences that have made me the person that I am today. When I was just out of high school I thought that I would become a working woman from the get go and just forgo college.  In my mind, why spend money for sch…

That’s simple. Their lips are moving.And sadly, I did not follow my own #1 rule. Never trust a crack smoker, a dealer or anyone who has anything to do with that shit. Funny thing is that for some reason beyond me, I did exactly that and trust a smok…

Get some cheap eats courtesy of Groupon.

The other day we saw Mrs. Snapping Turtle again in our yard.I watched her for about 10 minutes and then followed her around for a good 15-20 minutes after that . . . .Turtles are slow.With no luck in seeing her laying her eggs (and my patience running …

By now you have likely heard the story of the 95 year old, Florida women; stricken with cancer, who was forced to remove her adult diaper while being searched by the Transportation Security Administration.The TSA continued to remain common sense free a…

I’ve been wanting to display this beautiful old patchwork quilt for a while. The large wall along the stairway seemed the perfect place.See the former display on this wall here. Drew fashioned this quilt rack using 2 brackets, a dowel rod, and a wood b…

It’s almost time for GE workers to cast their ballots.

Okay, so I haven’t blogged in a while. Best laid plans of mice and men, etc. This morning, I was changing a light bulb (a CFL sort) and was having a problem getting it out of the socket and it pretty much burst. It wasn’t too bad, but I managed to slice the tip . . . → Read More: Thumb ouchie

Saturday’s wedding reception for Heather and Kevan was a road trip for yours truly, traveling to the charming community of Ford City, PA and the 10th Street Station. The reception location is truly an historic building. Formerly, the location of an arm…

My new Doodle Tour business cards came just in time for the Fest!Over the weekend “Doodle Tour 2011″ captured the hearts and grins of bystanders and courageous contestants alike at Erie Summer Festival of the Arts. While its true that the weather didn’…

Marketing is to business the way gasoline is to an automobile. Do without it, and it won’t go anywhere. Skimp on it, and you will be lucky to get half way. When it comes to business, time is not always on your side so this is why it’s important to …

This weekend’s project was to mount and frame the TV.I was inspired to find a new purpose for this frame here.And the end result:This was a before picture of the TV as it rested on top of the console:Drew did all the work.Here it is nicely…

You may have been wondering lately what these Rabbits and I have been up to.  Our posting has not been very regular for months, we’ve missed Flip Fridays…everything has just been…OFF!

Well, that has a lot to do with the fact that it is Sum…

As if the economic downturn of the past few years has not been challenging enough, Pennsylvania must now overcome being seen as a conservative, intolerant backwater unwelcoming of diversity, and unable to retain or attract talented residents, as much o…

Travel bloggers have been challenged to “create a weekend vacation itinerary for your hometown”.  Since we live in the Great Lakes State that will not be a problem.  Four years ago we moved to West Michigan and WE LOVE IT!  I’ve li…

About what seems to be a million years ago, Bruce and Gwe Kahler ran Brother Bean.  It was the best (and only) all ages venue to see touring singer-songwriters and small bands of all stripes and it’s never been replaced.  Not a weekend goes…

We went to Buffalo, NY again…This time to meet our dearest friend, Amie, her husband and her two energetic sons, Gio and Breetzy.I knew Amie for very long. We first met in Rochester, NY and from then on, we continue our friendship. Unfortunately, we …

These shots were taken June 24 at the Morrison Trail on Kinzua Road (Route 59) just across the Warren County Line into McKean County, about 2 miles east of Kinzua…

Wheres the best state to incorporate your business.
99% of the time, it’s whatever state you’re doing business in.  You don’t need to incorporate in Delaware or Nevada if your business will only be operating in Pennsylvania.  Contac…

GoErie.com Blogs: Small Business Erie – Applying for a Business Loan.
Here’s a good overview of what it takes to get financing.  This is a very common question with my clients.