How many of my friends will blog and tweet?

Yes, you know I'm a Boomer, and so are some of my friends. I don't know why, but some of them aren't involved in social networking yet.

About two hours ago I invited a couple dozen friends and business colleagues to participate with me. Wonder how many will check out my blog? Wonder who will accept my invitation to network? Wonder why not?

The idea of making new friends, extending my knowledge, keeping in touch, reconnecting, asking for advice--all appeal to me. Why not?

Thoughts for the New Year

Have you ever considered that it might be more logical to start a new year at a solstice or equinox? Why not start the new year with the vernal equinox--a time of renewal and planting and growth?

Regardless of the reasons for using the calendar that we do, a new year started today--especially a new fiscal year. Like most business people, I am involved in end-of-year accounting and start-of-new-year implementation of business goals.

For AIRvan Consulting, we hope to expand our scope regionally and nationally. We hope to maintain relationships with current and past clients and add new clients. We are offering new services which include website usabililty testing.

Personally, my goal this year is to spend less time volunteering for professional organizqations and more time painting. My husband and I love to travel, but had to cancel plans for a dream trip to South Africa in early 2009 due to the economy. However, we are happy together and extend our wishes to family, friends, colleagues, and all fellow citizens of the world.

Hope for the best and be prepared to deal with whatever happens!