Earth Quake In Utah? and more

Largest  Earth Quake since 1992 a 5.7  in Salt Lake City,  Utah at 7:09 am today. 

In a normal News day this would be all over our TV's. 

I am in the promotional products business and received a email  from one of my suppliers.

saw the subject line 

10:24 AM Earthquake and Covid-19 update

My brain took a few seconds to process the subject line.

Thank God all the people were SAFE.

My life has changed! Had not been to COSTCO since March 1st and it was crazy that day.

Today much to my surprised it was a 5 Star experience.

 Yes, there was a line, probably waited about 10 minutes and once in the store: 

The carts had been sanitized 

 The many pallets of bottle water were abundant and were conveniently located 

Most things were in abundant supply.

Employees were helpful and the people stocking the products  thanked me for shopping at COSTCO

Check out was fast.

Other Customers  were great about keeping the "Social Distance" and friendly.

My thoughts hopefully we show each other more "Love" and respect.

I had a friend call before I headed to COSTCO, they couldn't find milk or eggs at their local stores today.

I picked up the items and called them from the store and found a couple of other items that they needed.

Look out for those who shouldn't be going out. check on friends and neighbors.

Stay Safe and Healthy!

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Hope: Awareness & Wisdom

My mom called me at 5:30 am.Background she is 92 and in a nursing home. She was watching TV and said "This is the First time I have seen on TV anything about the Virus you have been talking with me about.
I had made the choice not to fly in for her birthday in February. I had a cold and did not want to expose
her to my germs, as she had just recovered from 6 weeks of a really bad upper respiratory infection.
At the time she couldn't understand why I didn't want to come to see her, She had not seen it on TV
that there was a problem.
      As a Promotional Product Consultant for 30 + years I have seen lots of changes in my Industry.
The first month after 911, business seemed to Stop, Then I realized it was me that also stopped.
In 2003 I moved my business home. The Best decision for me, and the second was becoming an affiliate of
Ipromoteu in the Spring of 2008.
Now for the Hope! For me it is my Faith!
Already seeing Creativity in Digital innovation!
 Check this out: a 17 year old created this site that updates every minute.
Knowledge Data on Virus

Also know that this is a wake up call for more American Made Products. The products used in the Medical field is one of the largest problem areas we have, most are produced overseas and a lot of buyers were looking for "cheapest" price. Some of the largest wholesale suppliers are out of critical products at this time, and the Companies that are manufacturing things in USA or having back-order issues, because of the new
focus on buying USA made.
2nd challenge Social Distancing. The Tools exist to do Virtual Visits and most are on your Smart phones.
More too come.

"F.E.A.R. False Evidence Appearing Real"

This is that moment in time that I am so glad I have God in my life. The Word of God replaces the thoughts that can run wild in my mind.

Do I turn off the media and stick my head in the sand? Absolutely not!

 Corona Virus Info a government site that has some great info to help us stay safe for both Personal, Business, Healthcare providers, and education providers & More.

One thing I believe is Information  is Power and gives us the ability to have the Wisdom to make  informed decisions.This is a new environment for many  aspects of our lives. 

Insurance companies have announced that if you want to take a test to see if you are virus free there Will Not be a co-pay. 

If you have friends that are older or not in good health  why not call them and ask if you can pick up something at the store or pharmacy for them. 

 Let's Stay Safe!

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Why have a Blog?

My opinion: To share visions, goals, success and struggles to encourage and perhaps motivate others to pursue their dreams and be that motivator.
If Linda M can do this so can I.

I am asking this questions of myself. I have started many times to write on a somewhat irregular schedule, only to find it's been 6 months or longer since my most recent post.

This time  I make No promises to myself.
I do feel like it is a new day. Changed my hair for the 1st time in a few years.

Thanks to the best Hair Stylist in Phoenix, AZ- Bryan Pace. Cut by Bryan. Color by God.
THE 1st image reminds me of the little girl inside of me. The one who at 73 is still trying
To find the right path and more than likely failing to listen to God.
The new look represents the Linda M the world sees.
Check in and see if I honor my commitment to myself and begin sharing.

Bloom in the Desert

              Bloom in the Desert: Find me on Twitter and Meerkat @lindamartin
Anyone who knows me, Knows that I run after new technology!
I began my blog in 2006 and to be upfront, I am totally inconsistent.
was involved in Hello World (video email)in 2007
Yes my last post was  December 2013. 2014 was a year of drama.
I will not write on that today.
All ended well by the end of January 2015.
I have much to be thankful and grateful and all the Glory to my God.
So why return to blogging. Just jumped into the Digital World.
Have had the same mobile phone provider since 1996.
 Just Dumped my landline provider and added that number 602-454-2727 as a mobile.
My question why did I wait so long?
In March I saw the live feeds on the news media from SXSW
and the hot topic was the app
Meerkat. Immediately went to google app store
 to find it was only available for iphones.
When the android version was available,
Yes I jumped in and have been on a focused goal
to learn how this technology works and what I can do with it.
I also downloaded Periscope.
Think my favorite will be Meerkat.
So much to learn,
 I found two knowledgeable people in the Meerkat family
and watched their shows last week
@livingchic   Lydia Mattison
and
@aeazy5  Adrian Hardiman
After today:
 Streaming the church I attend worship service on Meerkat
Many questions...so unprepared.
 So  need a class 101 Meerkat.
this week I will be taking notes.
I want to look like the Bloom in the photo,
however it only last for 1 day.
I want to be more consist in all areas of my life,
Let's see if  I can Blog here on Promolady
 and develop a show for Meerkat platform.
What will I choose to film and talk about.
I know you should never talk politics or religion,
 however those topics are a part of my life.
I am not a watcher ... I am a doer!
So much to share.
more to follow ( no pun intended,
Hope everyone had the best weekend