Category Archives: What’s happening

Celebrate with us: Book Launch Party, February 3, 2011

Authors Paul Batz and Tim Schmidt invite you to join them at the launch party for their book: What Really Works: Blending the Seven Fs to Lead the Life you … Continue reading

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Sober Monday

A nine year old girl died yesterday in Arizona from gunshot wounds inflicted by a deranged gunman. Hmmm…my last blog I railed at the CBS Sunday Morning news program “America … Continue reading

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America in decline?

Normally, I find CBS Sunday morning to be my most anticipated television experience each week. Its the only commercial TV show that consistently delivers a mature, cinematic experience to storytelling. … Continue reading

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Apple Magic

As a small business owner, thank heavens for the resurgence of Apple Computer and the Apple Store. Seriously, as I was soaking up the energy and absorbing the hip-ness of … Continue reading

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Which do you enjoy more, the giving or getting?

Anticipation is one life’s most powerful sensations. As I write this blog, perched on the eve of Christmas, it’s hard not to be filled to the brim with anticipation. My … Continue reading

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Ho, Ho Who's That?

Have you ever walked by the Santa booth at the shopping mall and wondered: “Who is that human being behind the red suit and white beard?” One of the things … Continue reading

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Proud Papa, Katie's Dad

The Swedes lift up the tradition of St. Lucia with nearly the same zest as Americans celebrate Football. If you get what I mean, then you know that December 9th … Continue reading

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What do you see for Thanksgiving next year?

With full belly and warm soul this morning, I’m feeling both satisfied and inspired on Black Friday. Melinda is out deal-hunting. Katie and a friend already hit the GAP sale … Continue reading

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Jamaican vacation: time to log off

Well…this week represents one year in business for Melinda and Paul Batz and Batz Enterprises. Im updating this blog on my iPad before six am from the airport…because we are … Continue reading

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Haiti (and Rotary) in our Hearts

Patrick Joyce, President-Elect of the Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club was beaming with heart-swelling pride this morning. Patrick and several other Rotarians put their money into a school-building project … Continue reading

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