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5 Best Quote Sources on the Net

Tracy Ready — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:49:01 +0000

Two questions I get often: 1. Where do you get your quotes? The short answer is: a lot of places... multiple sources that are easy to use. After a good deal of research and trial and error, here are the five best sites for quotes on the Internet (in my not so humble opinion!): READ ON FOR LINKS TO BEST SITES FOR QUOTES ON NET>>

I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. - Albert Einstein

I chose these sites for ease of use, least amount of annoying ads, best interface of social media and good selection of quotes on a variety of topics. There are hundreds of quote sites online. I have visited all of those that come up in first 2 pages of Google search results. My goal is to save you search time by linking my favorite ones here.

Timing Check! When Is Your Twitter Time? Facebook?

Tracy Ready — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:55:52 +0000

This week I am evaluating the most effective times to engage with others using social media. Time Management is my #1 challenge in LIFE. I have seen positive results from interaction on Twitter and Facebook (more traffic to my sites, more productive relationships with friends, family and clients). The only question is when to interact.

Social Media Simple – 3 Videos

Tracy Ready — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:05:29 +0000

Having worked in "traditional" media (television) for more than 20 years, I have been astounded at the growth of social media and it's impact on how we do business as freelance media professionals. It's also apparent to me that many of my colleagues in television and music production are not taking part in this revolution, often because of a lack of understanding of how it all works.

South Texas Soul Documentary Features Legendary Texas Musician Augie Meyers

Tracy Ready — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:40:58 +0000

South Texas Soul: The San Antonio Sound – Augie Meyers, Doug Sahm and the history and influence of South Texas on popular music of today. Documentary filmmaker Tracy Ready examines the influence of German, Polish and Irish immigrants in South Texas on popular music styles including Country, Tejano, Blues and Rock and Roll, from a unique perspective.

How I Screwed Up Branding, How You Can Do Better!

Tracy Ready — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:58:45 +0000

Introducing The Social Freelancer Blog and Facebook Page I have dreamed up some great names for businesses, bands and websites over the years, but gave very little thought as to how to protect them. I thought as long as I was using something as an email address or domain name on website, I was somewhat protected. WRONG. How I Screwed Up - A Cautionary Tale

Documentary Profiles Pioneers of Assisted Living Industry in America

Tracy Ready — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:41:09 +0000

This film, Assisted Living America will profile the long-term care industry from its origins to its present position. Looking beyond the industry today, Assisted Living America seeks to educate the public and promote healthy debate on the future of long-term care in America.

Psychologist Dr. Richard A. Warshak Discusses “Divorce Poison”

Tracy Ready — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:01:45 +0000

"Divorce Poison: How to Protect Your Family from Bad Mouthing and Brain Washing" by Dr. Richard A. Warshak, now in it's 20th pressing, is a well written and informative resource for parents who are divorced or are going through a divorce. Psychologist Dr. Warshak is a world renowned expert on the subject of alienated children. In this video, Freelance Media Professional Tracy Ready interviews Dr. Warshak about "Divorce Poison".

Miss Marcy & her Texas SugarDaddys CD Release at Pearl!

Tracy Ready — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:50:26 +0000

The stars are aligning in the muggy North Texas heat this week. Miss Marcy and her Texas Sugardaddies, a group of some of my favorite Dallas players are releasing new CD with a show at my favorite blues club in the world (and believe me I've been to a bunch) - PEARL in Dallas, Texas. Friday night June 11, 2010 This will be a flat out Texas music blast as Miss Marcy takes the stage in her baudy, in your face, struttin' diva vocal best, flanked by some of the finest blues and jazz players in the region - Her normal "SugarDaddys" are Mike Beall, Bass and Dave Burris, Guitar. They will be joined for this special show by Cheryl Arena, Harmonica, Freddie Jones, Trumpet and Drummer / Producer Ian Falgout, who also all appear on the debut CD, available for sale at the show.

New Day, New Blog

Tracy Ready — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:44:41 +0000

“Skating away on the thin ice of the new day…” – Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull

Greetings Friends,
I have been working for some time to upgrade our blog site. Now I am excited to launch: TraceTV – Film – Music – Social Media at TraceTV.tv I hope you’ll visit soon.
At the start up, I am re-posting some of the most popular items from our previous wordpress.com blog, and I invite you to take a spin around the site, kick the tires and give me some feedback. It is definitely a work in progress.

Meanwhile, we are producing a series of ten videos about using Social Media for business for the freelance professional as well as music news, image tips and an interview with an acclaimed author. These videos are being created with some fine assistance from Cathrine Hatcher of Personas Image Dynamics, Jeff Mack of Texas Music Channel and freelance sound technician Jason Meyers. The first installment will be ready soon and will be posted on our TraceTVfilm YouTube channel and embedded on this blog, so I hope you’ll come back soon!
Best to all…

What’s Swimming In Your Aquarium?

Tracy Ready — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:54:41 +0000

The Aquarium Concept for business, life and the pursuit of happiness. Pretty sight, isn't it? It's not mine, in fact, I have never had success taking care of tropical fish. It's just not my "thing", even though I enjoy scenes like this. I do have an "aquarium" of sorts, but it has no glass, rock or water, only thoughts and dreams. My aquarium was a total mess for a long time, until I came to terms with this: In order for things to flourish, they must have a good environment.