Dan’s Twitter Updates for 2008-03-13

  • Sissy, mom, and I are all feeling a bit yucky. At least Erich is doing well. #
  • Holy smoke. My RSS readers jumped 2000%. Was it not reporting properly, or did it really jump? Dunno, but unique vistiors are up too. #
  • Huh, Feedburner shows an increase in my RSS readership as well. I wonder what is bringing so many people. #

RIP, SCWF

The Sweetcorn and Watermelon Festival is no more. I am kind of sad to see it go since it has been around since I was a young child, but it is past time for a change.

The mere name conjures hokey inbreds having a hootenanny. Don’t get me wrong, we are a rural community. I appreciate a hootenanny as much as the next guy, but such an event doesn’t convey the best image for a community trying to grow and attract business/residents.

I’m not sure how well a Scarecrow Festival will change that perception, but at least our community members are making change.

I do see opportunity with the new version of the city’s fall festival. There are plans in the works for something in addition to what will already be going on. I won’t reveal it just yet, but it should be fun.

Spring Break – Weeeeeeeeee

Spring break has consisted of work for me. I have to say that it is nice to just have to work again and not worry about school, tests, and homework. Unfortunately, I will have 3 tests when I go back. The snow days were nice, but only delayed the inevitable.

Perhaps we need a ‘fall break’ as well. Just a little something to give time for relaxation and unwinding. I know there’s the summer, but what about those of us who work and take summer classes?

In my opinion, regular jobs get vacation time, why not something similar for college? I mean, part of the experience (not at RLC, but real colleges) is to prepare you for real life. So this kind of makes sense in my mind.

Dan’s Twitter Updates for 2008-03-12

  • It’s another long day. Lots to get done before Friday. #
  • Barbacoa for lunch!!! #
  • Barbacoa is the best. Even the "hot" isn’t too hot. It’s almost ambrosia. #

Dan’s Twitter Updates for 2008-03-11

  • Still setting records in readership. I was getting worried there for awhile. My thanks to you all! #
  • I have to find a real job. This one is great, but doesn’t pay the bills. #
  • Listening to big hair rock and configuring a switch. I am the epitome of dork. #
  • Got the switch ready to go. Now to design a workstation for the company. #