Life's Turns

As the holidays come and go I'm sure we may all have spent a bit more than we should and will be coming back down to reality. It is kind of crazy, how things can change...Just a few years ago life in the U.S. seemed to be running smoothly and now? Well, lets just say that things are a bit bumpy. It is in these times that I see the strength of the human soul, in the midst of it all there is still hope. Hell, even some businesses find upward swings through the mess. We seem to have an uncanny knack for getting back to the basics. As people we remember what is dearest to us, friends, family etc... As businesses we tighten up, trim the fat and get back to what made us profitable in the first place. Our willingness to go the extra mile is what America is all about and as we go through another one of life's cycles I have no doubt we'll get tough, hungry again, and competitive. We'll show the world once again, we lead the way because we are FREE to do so.

Checked into the Boards

How cool is this...I stopped into Valle Jewelers in Batavia the other day to get some information about a website. Not only did I get what I was looking for, it was also brought to my attention that GeneseeLife.info is now being advertised on the boards at the Falleti Ice Arena. Right there heading into the northeast corner of the hockey rink is the sign and although we wish no real pain, the thought of someone getting checked into our sign is awesome. Thanks to everyone working at arena, it is a great place for fun, exercise and well...a little hockey can erase a lot of frustration.

Time for Your "Self"

Running door to door selling ad space on our site I've found an interesting note. Perspective is the answer of late. Two types of businesses I find quite often are coffee shops and Fitness gyms, both of which could be falling on hard times in this economy. The truth is, when asked about their condition, I've heard everything. Some say gym membrships are an easy expense to cut in rough times, some economist say to lay off $4 lattes and I'm glad some people just don't listen. Perspective is everthing.

The owners that are doing well have got it figured out, take Betsy from Curves for example. Her philosopghy is simple, for $30 a month women get some time to themselves and get to do something that good for the body and soul. Where else can you get that kind of return on $30. Taking an hour out of a busy week to sit and maybe read, or chat with an old friend over coffee is just what life is all about. The business owners who are reminding their clientele seem to be doing well. Maybe we should all take a hint from their success.