I’ve been making holiday mixtapes as gifts for years. They’ve evolved into two distinct themes — that warm and fuzzy feeling the holidays can bring and the darker, more stressful and confused condition that can too easily befall us during this time of year. No matter which camp you’re in I invite you to sit [...]

I’ve been making holiday mixtapes as gifts for years. They’ve evolved into two distinct themes — that warm and fuzzy feeling the holidays can bring and the darker, more stressful and confused condition that can too easily befall us during this time of year. No matter which camp you’re in, turn up your speakers and enjoy! [...]

September 29 is National Coffee Day. How will you mark this most caffeinated of holidays? Here are some ideas: Buy some beans and make a difference Three Avocados is a non-profit coffee company whose  proceeds help bring clean water to Uganda. The coffee is darn good too, made with hand-picked 100% Arabica beans from Mt. [...]

Over the years my Christmas mixtapes have made the transition from CD to virtual creations. They fall into two distinct themes in honor of the contradictory states many folks fall into during the holidays. One captures the warm and fuzzy sounds of the season while the other vacillates from despair to bewilderment. No matter where you [...]

What would the holidays be without cheesy holiday specials? Thankfully, we don’t have to find out. The December Social Media Breakfast – Minneapolis/St. Paul (SMBMSP) podcast is both special and cheesy with an added dose of holiday cheer. This month, Rick Mahn, Brad Bellaver and myself are joined by special guest Lindsi Gish (Communications Manager  [...]

I’ve been making holiday mixtapes as gifts for years. They’ve evolved into two distinct themes: that warm and fuzzy feeling the holidays can bring and the darker, more stressful and confused condition that can too easily befall us during this time of year. Which camp do you fall into? Here’s wishing you a safe and [...]