Blogging Projects

Ever run out of things to say (i.e. write about)?

Not me! And, now I've found some great lists of cool topics for even more blog-fodder. Here's my short list, and, of course, I'll always blog about Hampton Roads.



1. Photo Tour, take pics of off-the-beaten-path things to see in each of the 17 cities, towns and counties of Hampton Roads.

2. Video "How-To", gotta think on this one, but not sure what I do that would be video-interesting, hmmm. Suggestions?

3. Share Friends, share some friends’ blogs or websites and comment on them.

4. Tools I Use, share some of my favorite web tools.

5. Interviews, talk to anyone, family, friends, coworkers, and ask them the same questions to compare their perspectives.

6. Questions, pose interesting, creative questions on various social sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook and then add to blog with best responses.

7. My Media, show podcasting or video creation in action.

8. I have a Cause, share my favorite social cause with background, challenges, ways to connect and join the cause.

9. Something Silly, share my "guilty pleasures", such as LOLcats or fashion faux pas or funny videos.

10. Business, the list is limitless here of all things to do with my business, including trade and professional membership organizations.

11. Photo Blog, post stories told in pictures or video or perhaps just sounds.

12. History Tour, discover and share photos of historical persons or historical places, perhaps even contrasting current photos of geographical changes.

13. Talk with Journalist(s), "interview" a radio, TV or newspaper personality, especially with regard to social media.

14. Tomorrow’s Classroom, make suggestions on improving education in America today, such as using social media tools, video-immersion, etc.

15. Next Big Thing, make predictions, make suggestions for improvement for an existing brand.

16. I've got a Secret, share tips on something at which I'm an "expert", such as engaging in social networking or sales.

17. Fan-ship, show appreciation and passion for what makes me a fan, be it golf or sci fi, or Hampton Roads; use social media to change opinions and make others a fan, too.

18. Oops, share stories of mistakes and mis-steps, such as fumbles in social networking, and share the experience with others as a teaching tool.

19. Share Media, show mainstream media new ways to connect and be relevant.

20. Reviews, share thoughts by reporting on speeches, concerts and other events.

ok, I could go on, but you get the idea!

Photo Credit, MrLomo

Norfolk, then and now

She looks a little different nearly 25 years later...

Norfolk 2008

Norfolk 2008

Norfolk 1984

click on photos above for large Flickr versions

BeatTheGridlock.com, this is what Hampton Roads traffic looks like

View Hampton Roads I-64 Traffic cams HERE
and learn more about traffic in all of Virginia here: BeatTheGridlock.com

Photo by Stephanie Oberlander, Virginian-Pilot (Courtesy of WVEC-sky13)

Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (HRBT)

Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel (MMBT)

"The Tunnel" to locals

Virginian-Pilot file photo

I heart Dad

Bert's birthday in Syracuse
Checking out the new school locker

Family Photo Album 2007

Family Photo Album 2006

The Renaissance Festival, Sterling NY, August 2006:



Riding the Elephant



At the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse NY, August 2006



Welcome to Harrisonburg VA on July 4, 2006



Bertel Climbs the Rock Wall



Only the Good Die Young



Jillian Climbs the Rock Wall at Massanutten Mountain



The Kids Visit us in Virginia July 2006

On the Massanutten Ski Lift--Climbing, Singing and a Deer Sighting



At Massanutten WaterPark



Bert Body Surfs at Massanutten WaterPark



Playing Mini Golf





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Schmidt Family Reunion at Covewood Lodge in Adirondacks, NY made famous by murder in the early 1900's and even made into the movie "A Place in the Sun" starring Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift





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Jillian goofs around


Bertel practices for baseball


Bert and Missy are crazy!


Bertel plays baseball




And for more Schmidt Family pics and video:
WELCOME TO BARB & DICK’S HOMEPAGE

At Covewood Lodge in Adirondacks, NY
Mark & Marie on teeter-totter with the kids
That's Doug in the background

The Schmidt Clan, Bert playing photographer

Missy playing photographer

Barb and Grandkids

L to R: Mark, Barb, Linda, Bert, Doug

The Guttenbergers, L to R: Tom, Egan, Morgan, Casey, Linda, Corey

Jillian poses in front of the lodge

And Bertel poses!

Jillian receives flowers after her debut performance in "The Wiz"

Bertel helps dad do dishes!

Jillian receives flowers from dad after her Dance Recital


and poses with her classmates


Jillian's 9th Birthday Party



And at Monsters, Inc. on Ice

Professional Photo Album 2006

Friendship's Marketing Committee
L to R-Me, Patricia Craft (HR), Missy Stover (Development) and Bridget Baylor (Board of Directors liaison)

Holiday 2006 Greeting Card
Friendship WebStore Front Page

Contract Manufacturing & Kitting e-Catalog Page

Bird Flu Summit February 2006 in Washington DC with Safeware and DuPont
L to R-Me, Chandler Martin and Ed Simons (President) of Safeware and DuPont rep

Interview with Channel 3-TV, Harrisonburg during Senator George Allen's tour, August 2006 (see also my YouTube videos)

With U.S. Senator George Allen at Friendship
With Katrina Letman and Capt. Charles Marek, USAF Surgeon General reps during Sen. George Allen's visit to Friendship and announcement of contract for E&E Kit

With Billy M, winner of "Name the Newsletter" Contest, The Pyramid

With John Key of NISH at SOFEX Show, December 2006

Worked with JMU's School of Media and Design (SMAD) to produce promotional video for Friendship Industries

My Customer Service Rep, Laura Wine

Virginia Senator Emmett Hangar, Tom Hook of Friendship, Dave Sharpe and Don Hensley of RR Donnelley, our #1 customer, accepting their vaACCSES Community Partner Award, nominated by Friendship

Vern T. poses for RRD vaACCSES Community Partner Award

Friendship's Learning Center clients pose for RRD "congratulations" ad in vaACCSES Annual Conference booklet

Bert accepts awards for WVPT at the VA Association of Broadcasters' Annual Conference in VA Beach, June 2006

"Consider This" for Oustanding News Series and "Kids Book Festival" for Best Community Event, 2nd year in a row!