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When Business Gets Personal
I thought I’d start out 2011 on a bit of a personal note. A lot of what goes on within the confines of this blog may seem pretty impersonal. Sometimes maybe too much. In this day of social media and expectations of the consumer for complete visibility into the business, it can be hard for business owners (including myself) to find an appropriate balance. At times, I’m certain, I err on the side of caution, but that is because there is very little about this business, The Historium, that is not personal. If you’ve visited my website you may know a… more
Grain Belt: A Minnesota Staple.
I love Grain Belt Beer. It is one of those things that can make a horrible day so much better. Or a great night fantastic. Of course, if you are a Minnesotan and have spent any amount of time in downtown Minneapolis you have certainly seen the old Grain Belt billboard. Clearly an iconic piece of Minnesota History. When I’m scanning a newspaper for a research project, I always take special notice of the ads. When it’s a product I know or love today, you should see how excited I get! This will probably be my last post for a… more
Naming Patterns
While doing some research on a family history this past month I found a really interesting tidbit included in a family tree, so I thought I’d share: In 18th & 19th Century Britain families generally tended to name their children in a specific pattern as follows: more
Watkins: An Historic Minnesota Original
When I find a product I love, I tell everyone. I just love being the person to recommend something fabulous! I had seen these products around, and heard the name, but I never knew their story. Here it is from their website: more
Harvest Time
Well with Halloween and Thanksgiving behind us it may be a little past harvest. I love the fall but I’m begrudgingly coming to terms with the fact that it’s over. I love coming inside from the cold, finally feeling justified to light fires indoors, I love the flavors, and the layers of warm clothing. I’m quite the fall fanatic, to be frank. more
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