What a great delivery

This time of year we start to get packages for the holiday season. So it can be fun when UPS comes to the door. Today we got a free box of beer! How about that!? Oh the weather outside is frightful, but this beer looks so delightful...

A great time to be "thankful" with family and friends

Well it was our Thanksgiving time break and I feel like we made the most of it! Of course on Thanksgiving we went to both Amy's parents and mine to see the family. It was nice to only be going two places. Unfortunately it was because I made a mistake! I thought we were doing a group of my side of the family on Sunday...so I didn't go on Thanksgiving! Sorry!

But it was nice to get together with those two groups and to spend some actual time!

On Saturday of course it was time for "The Game." The Given's were nice enough to host the OSU/Michigan extravaganza at their place. It was a full house! Here is video of the group in the basement...and I think there was that many upstairs too!



Later that night I had a chance to see some friends from high school as we start to plan the 20 year reunion. It's hard to believe that it's been 20 years. But it was great to see them. Looking forward to a fun event!

It was a fun weekend, but I think I need to get back to work to rest!

A Week of Thanksgiving

As I look at my calendar for the next several days, I realize it is going to be a busy ride. But I am happy for that. Busy at work means we are (hopefully) meeting more and more client needs. And that hopefully means we are keeping our folks busy and employed. I am thankful for that.

It's going to be busy the next couple of days for sure. My charge is to make sure I am being thankful! It's the week of Thanksgiving!

Not A Dry Eye

Veteran's Day this year hit close to home for many of us this year. Lots of us know great men and women who served our country so that we can live a life that is free. This year, a good friend Sgt. John Lonsberry, has been serving in Afghanistan. He has been gone since June and his wife and three kids have been going on here in Coshocton. They are a wonderful family.

Last night after the holiday parade, a group of us gathered at the Yucatan because his kids got a great surprise. We gathered to sing Logan (the youngest) Happy Birthday. We had to wait until someone brought Logan a hat to wear before we sang. And the person that brought the hat...was John!

The reaction was priceless! John is only home for two weeks, but it was great to see his kids excited. Leah (his oldest daughter) in particular was very emotional. The place went crazy!



It was a great moment. As a funny side note, 5 minutes later, Logan (who just turned 5) was still asking "When will you sing Happy Birthday?" So we all sang a very happy rendition of the song!

A Great Parade

Last night was the annual Miracle on Main Street in Coshocton. This is the community kick-off to the holiday season and store owners were all open late for the throngs of people! Every year people pack the streets to see the great atmosphere and to watch the holiday parade.



I must say, this year the parade was really great. Miss Jennifer's Dance studio is always a hit as lots of girls (including Jade) are there to dance their hearts out the entire route.

But my favorite float this year was from Coshocton Trucking. Their theme was the Grinch Who Stole Christmas and they did a great job! Great job to them...and to all who organized and took part in this great Coshocton County tradition. Here's hoping this shopping season will be a great one for local retailers!

What a Weekend!

Amy and I had a fantastic time this weekend in Detroit. That's right...great time in Detroit!

We made the trip for a "Treat Em Right" Seminar for Send Out Cards. This is a business that Amy and I are involved in that we are extremely excited about! I would love to talk to anyone interested in it...but that is for another day! Anyway, we spent all day Saturday in an inspiring seminar that focused on personal development. I love attending seminars like this...and I loved the message.

Afterward we were able to catch up with SendOutCards Founder and CEO Kody Bateman. He was on stage much of the day, but still made time to talk to folks afterwards. It was great stuff.



After that we tracked down SendOutCards number 1 money earner Jordan Adler. Jordan is a really interesting speaker as well (as he was one of the trainers for the weekend) and he also wrote the book Beach Money. Great stuff.



And of course it is always great to have some fun time for just Amy and I. So after the seminar we headed over to the new Motor City Casino. Neither Amy or I are big gamblers, but thought it would be fun to take in all of the sights!

Here is Amy just outside of the casino!



Here is my new buddy, who I think was dressed up as Kid Rock!



It was a great weekend and fun evening. Sometimes its great to take the time to re-energize yourself. I am so glad we did!

2011 Kiwanis Pancake Day

Yesterday was the Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day in Coshocton and it was a great event. Event organizer Jesse Marcencavage and Kiwanis President Belinda Williamson (and everyone else involved) did a fantastic job! I am anxious to see the numbers raised from this event. I have a feeling we might have a record breaker on our hands! Kudos to all of them.




It's always great to be a part of an event like this in the community. First, it really is a community event. It seems like everyone in town goes! Second, you know that with a successful fundraiser, Kiwanis can really have a positive impact on Coshocton County. And that is ALWAYS a good thing!

Lots of Opportunities

If you spend a lot of time reading, watching or listening to the news, you are probably totally convinced that the world is going to hell in a hand basket! According to experts, there are no jobs and no opportunities or prospects for jobs.

I find this curious.

In the last month alone I have had two good opportunities come in and sit at my desk. They are searching for folks to help sell their product...and they can't seem to find anyone who WANTS to do it! At Hasseman Marketing, we are always looking for new Account Executives to help us grow our company...and yet no one is lining up.

Why? My contention is, there are opportunities available in this economy. But these opportunities do involve some risk. Small business owners are looking for people who are determined, aggressive, and willing to be a partner in the risk of their venture. If you are willing to do that--and are willing to sell--you will be able to find a great opportunity.

Family Visits Kalahari

My family and I recently spent the weekend at Kalahari. This is an indoor water park, convention center, etc. in Northern Ohio. Great place. The girls were there for a Dance Workshop and we made the most of it!

What a place! If you get a chance to check it out with your family, I would recommend it. Actually, we have said that it might be a good place to do a summer meeting. There was quite a bit (inside and out) to do. And there was a ton of space for a meeting...or just for fun!

One of the rides was a Wave where you got a board and rode it. Fun! I may have been one of the "older" kids on it...but I had fun!



Another fun weekend with the girls!

Great Video about What Motivates Us

Everyone is motivated by money right? Well apparently, NOT so fast! Check out this interesting animated video about what really motivates us!

A look back at posts from the Blog

While we were on vacation this summer with family, I wanted to take a look at something that had happened several years ago. After trying to describe the event, I remembered that I had posted about it on this blog! So while in North Carolina I pulled up the post and pics and was able to share with the family.

Then while going through the posts, I was able to relive some fun memories with the family...and some great pictures as well. I told everyone that I was going to get back to posting...and I have not done it.

Today is the 4 year anniversary of my wife's surgery. If you have read this before, you know the one I am talking about. If not, check out November of 2007! At any rate, I am going to get back into posting here. Wish me luck...and check back!