Monthly Archives: July 2009

TRIIIBES IS ONE

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

One year ago today, Triiibes – the community Seth Godin conjured up, was formed.  It’s been indescribable being part of a community of people who are way smarter than me.  It was even nicer to meet a fellow Triiiber in … Continue reading →

Posted in What We Know | 9 Comments

ADVENTURES IN CUSTOMER SERVICE: COOKIE CRUMBS LEFT ON A SOCIAL MEDIA TRAIL

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

It’s a new game. There’s a commercial currently on TV featuring Hansel and Gretel in an urban landscape. The bread crumbs they leave behind are eaten by pigeons, crushed into oblivion under foot traffic, and washed down a sewer grate.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Cust Svc, What We Know | 14 Comments

CONSIDERING A STAYCATION WITH HOTEL MINNEAPOLIS AND RESTAURANT MAX

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

Note:  In portions of this post we’re exploring a new blogging tool, Apture, which finds and embeds relevant links and multi-media content.  Apture “thinks” like I and lots of others do, in more of a web-like (which is appropriate, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Minnesota, Travel | 12 Comments

CHANGE DOESN’T COME FROM THE TOP

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

Patricia of Patricia’s Wisdom, one of our favorite visitors to Passing Thru,  has put up two great summaries of ideas from Agenda for a New Economy, by David Korten.  You can find them here (Understanding Agenda for a New Economy) … Continue reading →

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MORE FROM LINMAR GARDENS

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

You’ll remember that we visited Linmar Gardens, the home of my Uncle Bob and his partner Hal, in Galena, Illinois in June.  Bob and his twin sister, my Aunt Mary, were marking their 80th birthday.   While their birthday celebration was … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Illinois, Travel | 8 Comments