Sandy Wilson, Public Relations, Media Relations, Communications in Jacksonville, Florida

I know. I haven't posted in a while.... again.

I've been fortunate to be very busy with my wonderful clients.

For frequent posts about social media, green business and the arts, find me on Facebook: Click here>>>

I also manage websites and post on social media sites for clients: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn (primarily).

Sweater, n.: a garment worn by a child when its mother is feeling chilly. ~ Ambrose Bierce

Have a happy Mother's Day, ladies!

(For frequent updates on Social Media resources, look for me on Facebook: Wilson Communicates, LLC)

Today is a good day to reread this TIME magazine article from September 14th, 2001.

God bless our troops and their families!

I continue to be amazed at companies that aren't connected to their audiences and partners through Twitter.

While not all companies need to leverage Twitter to connect with their audiences, I'm concerned that so many don't consider Twitter as a valid communications platform.

Bnet has a great article about using Twitter for business - click here to read it.

Google Is Going After Facebook And Twitter With +1

Google now has a "check it out" button, which are suggestions that accompany your Google searches.

I think anything that saves time is a very good thing.

More than 50 public & private organizations will commemorate the 41st Earth Day @ the Jacksonville Landing on Saturday, April 16, 2011.

Activities begin at 10 a.m & offer a full day of entertainment, education & community involvement.

Follow @EarthDayJacksonville on Twitter and plan to be there!

I've been working on client blogs and forget about mine.  Physician, heal thyself... again.

I've also been working on the Second Annual Right Whale Festival.

Stop by Seawalk Pavilion on November 20 bewteen 10 am and 3 pm.  Bring the children and enjoy live music on the stage, an Environmental Services, Inc. Right Whale Obstacle Course, the opportunity to play Creative Pandemonium steel drums, a ton of educational vendors and... it's FREE for the commmunity.

Click here to visit the Right Whale Festival website.

Craving Dos Caminos Guacamole

2 Tbs fine chopped cilantro leaves
2 tsp fine chopped white onion
2 tsp minced jalapeno chile pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 large avocados
2 Tbs. finely chopped plum tomato
2 tsp fresh squeezd lime juice

Mash cilantro, onion, minced chile, and  salt together against the bottom of a bowl.  Add the avocados and gently mash the avocados with a fork till chunky smooth.   Stir in tomatoes and lime juice.  Serve with tortilla chips.

We're just back from the National Speakers Association 2010 Conference.

It was an excellent conference with a plethora of valuable workshops and seminars covering a variety of topics - social media, networking, marketing and speaking resources (of course). 

I attended to gather ideas on how to best market a client's Speakers Bureau.  I walked away with a lot more than that.

There is a welcoming attitude that is palpable in this great group of folks.  Family was a word that was repeated often.  Check them out whether you're looking for a speaker or want to grow your speaking career.

Looking for an environmental expert who would add value to your Green Conference or meeting? Environmental Services,Inc. (ESI) has a Speakers Bureau with topics ranging from "Archaeological Investigation of the Titanic" to "Zoo-archaeology."

Click here to check out ESI's list of existing conference and seminar presentations. They will also customize a presentation for you.

Full disclosure: ESI is a client.