Heat Wave!! I am actually listening to that old song by Martha Reeves and The Vandellas as I write this article on Tuesday evening (could it be hotter?). What a great cruising song! Cruising is my favorite way to spend a heat wave here in the Black Hills. See, I am originally from Iowa, and … Continue reading Enjoy a Mini Break!
A World With Limited Time
Good Morning! My family has friends in Africa that we’re pretty close to. One day my mom was talking to one of them and trying to describe our seasonal changes. Being near the equator the guy could NOT fathom that there’s a WHOLE season where we can’t do ANYTHING of significance outside. We can’t farm, … Continue reading A World With Limited Time
Captains of Industry
Good Morning! (Yes…. I realize that I got confused last week and sent the email in the PM instead of AM…. that’s the problem when I try and schedule them!) Yesterday I drove to Pierre to present a quick update to the South Dakota Tourism Department about what’s going on in Lead. It was awesome … Continue reading Captains of Industry
Half Started? Or Half Over?
Happy Thursday Friends! Remember when I talked about my word of the year ….. way back in January? Several of you wrote back to tell me the words you chose. Now that we’re more than halfway done with 2021 (crazy!) how is your word coming along? Have you still been using it? Or did you … Continue reading Half Started? Or Half Over?
Fireworks are go on 7/4!!
Happy Golden Days! The 4th of July is the height of summer – the crest of a long awaited peak! And this 4th of July is shaping up to be an amazing one! (Which would be really nice since in my 2.5 years as Chamber director I still have yet to host a regular, great … Continue reading Fireworks are go on 7/4!!