Next Adventure

I've got all the reunion boxes packed away but the memories will stay alive for quite a long time. It was so wonderful to meet some family members that Dad talked about; I need to find the Heckendorf family -- Dad had such fond memories of Anna and I want them to know that. He didn't talk much about his life, and I'm not exactly sure why, but I learn something new about him each time I visit with my uncles and other relation. In the long run I learn more about myself and hopefully who Dad would have wanted me to be had he not gotten sick.

Tomorrow I have an informational interview with a company called 'Energy Doctors'. The company sounds interesting (it's energy-saving add-ons for homeowners) but I'm not so sure of their business model . . . from the discussion with John, the man I'm meeting tomorrow, they gather leads at the State Fair and are mainly franchised. Not sure about this one right now . . .

I certainly don't have to worry about not being busy if this opportunity doesn't pan out though! Here's a sample of the projects that I've got going on right now:

- Friends of Lime Kiln Park: I'm writing their newsletter and assisting with community outreach
- AARP Fraud Fighters: I need to begin marketing myself and then I think this program will really take off. I've prepared a wonderful presentation and just need the audience to deliver my message to . . . interested?
- Church Ministry Partnership: We're working on ways to bring technology to the folks that reside in the area of Albright Church; we have a huge program scheduled for August 15th in which I'll be teaching a class on how to create an effective resume (yikes!)
- Emmanuel: Pastor Claudia asked me if I'd set up a church Facebook page and help members set up their FB profile.
- Book Club: The women asked if I'd coordinate a trip to Chicago to visit the sites mentioned in the 'Devil in the White City' book that we read. Karen, Sue, and I did that last year and it was VERY cool (and creepy)
- Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands: I'm working on an article on Robert Noble along with my friend, Dick Purinton of the Washington Island Ferry. The fall edition should be out some time in September.

So, add school to this mix and you wonder when I'll find time to work?? NO PROBLEM!!