The (Blogger-style) Mind of Craig Tommola

2010-07-22T06:04:00.001-04:00

... first a Wednesday that's a Friday, now a Thursday that's a Monday. Madness, I say. Pure madness.

2010-07-01T23:27:00.001-04:00

I highly recommend people purchase this album - Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More ... http://ping.fm/YpgN1

2010-06-18T08:47:00.001-04:00

... it's Friday again. But this time there's soccer!

2010-05-14T12:05:00.001-04:00

... only 7 more days to contribute to CWIT's campaign for personal care items and household cleaning products. http://ping.fm/V57bz

2010-05-13T07:26:00.001-04:00

... only 8 more days to contribute to CWIT's campaign for personal care items and household cleaning products. http://ping.fm/V57bz

2010-05-12T06:54:00.001-04:00

... only 9 more days to contribute to CWIT's campaign for personal care items and household cleaning products. http://ping.fm/V57bz

2010-04-05T06:58:00.001-04:00

... A jug fills drop by drop.

2010-04-01T21:10:00.001-04:00

... dinner, soccer, work, sleep.

2010-04-01T08:29:00.001-04:00

is catching up after being buried for nearly two weeks. Feels good.

2010-04-01T06:10:00.001-04:00

is sitting in the dark, with coffee and the birds.

2010-03-30T20:39:00.001-04:00

... Not sure what kinds of birds you are, but your songs are certainly welcome.

2010-03-30T12:54:00.001-04:00

Update on my broken Facebook: http://ping.fm/lF0EK

My Facebook is fixed, but they still need Customer Service.

2010-03-30T12:31:00.001-04:00

After about 7 hours of not being able to do ANYTHING and having NO explanation of the situation, or ANY communications from Facebook (even though I emailed them), my account is simply "back".

All the info and photos, etc which I watched incrementally deleting throughout the early morning, and disappear entirely by 9 am, are all there and fine.

Is it coincidental that this happened after I sent the above story to numerous communications and technology professionals and publications across the country? Or maybe there are actual people at Facebook offices who watch out for enraged users and quietly fix things under the radar. I suggest giving them a damned phone and making them answer it - at least for paid advertisers.

In any case, losing access to one's Paid account at any online service, especially one which stores credit card information and autocharges it daily, with absolutely no explanation or advance notice, and no means of communication when inquiries arise is entirely unacceptable.

While I appreciate and use many aspects of Facebook's services, it's critical that they realize they are not excused from servicing - at the very least - their paying customers.

Social media is about people, after all ... right?

2010-03-30T12:09:00.001-04:00

... I can access everything in my Facebook as if nothing happened. Thankful, but FB Ads needs to offer customer service. #automationsucks http://ping.fm/FEpMu

2010-03-30T09:10:00.001-04:00

Well ... My facebook account is either truly undergoing some maintenance, or I'm screwed and it's gone. #facebooksucks

2010-03-28T21:53:00.001-04:00

is selecting the right font.

2010-03-28T12:32:00.001-04:00

is checking off the list.

2010-03-28T12:04:00.001-04:00

... our kids behave and play together so much better when they are grounded from anything with a plug or batteries.

2010-03-25T08:07:00.001-04:00

is making things happen.

2010-03-24T05:50:00.001-04:00

is sneaking up on today. Wednesday won't know what's up when I'm done.

2010-03-22T06:37:00.001-04:00

if I can be half as creative today as the guy in this video: http://ping.fm/roVmU ... it will be a good Monday.

2010-03-21T16:03:00.001-04:00

is work.

2010-03-19T07:39:00.001-04:00

... Curse you Twitter, for ruining a perfectly good descriptor for the sound of birds on a spring morning.

2010-03-19T06:22:00.001-04:00

is working on putting more hours in the day.

2010-03-18T07:13:00.001-04:00

... Thursday already. Wow.

2010-03-16T23:32:00.001-04:00

... goodnight all ...

2010-03-16T08:02:00.001-04:00

is squeezing the daylight out of it.

2010-03-16T07:03:00.001-04:00

will spend each day getting stronger and smarter, so the rest of the weak is skillfully conquered.

2010-03-15T06:56:00.001-04:00

Happy Monday to the meandering frontiers-people of the interwebs. Hope your day works out well. Do everything you can to make it so.

2010-03-14T18:40:00.001-04:00

... Paul Simon in my ears and Design in my hands.

2010-03-09T07:29:00.001-05:00

is Sisyphus rolling my rock towards Wednesday.

2010-02-28T09:43:00.001-05:00

A superbly & thoroughly crafted experience. Checkout the Loren Haynes Photography web site by Rob Gale. http://ping.fm/cxtRG

2010-02-26T11:50:00.001-05:00

I just purchased my Engage! by Brian Solis ... if you are a brand decision maker you should too: http://ping.fm/y4lI1

2010-02-24T06:57:00.001-05:00

is a work in progress.

2010-02-07T19:23:00.001-05:00

Budweiser. Lame. Shutter Island - looks great. And what's with the clothes-less people?

2010-02-07T19:12:00.003-05:00

Cars.com just spent a lot of money.

2010-02-07T19:12:00.001-05:00

Well played Coke. GoDaddy -at least you're consistently lame.

2010-02-07T18:53:00.003-05:00

Doritos kid a close second.

2010-02-07T18:53:00.001-05:00

So far I'd say Snickers is the best ad.

Why ActionMethod.com kicks ass.

2010-02-06T07:12:00.001-05:00

Hmm. Let's start with the fact that I just paid for an entire year and it was less than what Basecamp costs for a MONTH.

After that, I'm compelled to mention that ActionMethod.com is FREE TO NON-PROFITS. Fantastic. Support the helping hand revolution.

(a brief aside to note that I still have yet to describe any of the actual functions of the tool - and it already kicks ass.)

ActionMethod.com was crafted by the Behance Team (http://www.behance.com/) who I am proud to say introduced me to the phrase/mantra "It's not about ideas. It's about making ideas happen." These folks know what they're talking about.

On with the features. ActionMethod.com takes the super simple stance that "any project in life" has 5 parts: Action Steps, References, Events, Discussions and Backburners. And they're right. And keeping your thinking that simple makes it that much more simple to manage projects.

My favorite aspect of the entire Action Method system is that it's omni-media. I like the sound of that. I think I just made it up. In any case, they have an online version, a mobile version, an Adobe Air desktop version, and my absolute favorite - PAPER VERSIONS. You can purchase any number of bound and padded paper products which are geared towards maintaining this simple view on the run. http://ping.fm/3TPMZ

So, if you don't believe me yet, check it out for yourself. They offer a free trial here:

http://ping.fm/pQPLs

Or if you're already convinced, signup here:
http://ping.fm/Se0IU

And be sure to tell them Craig sent you by putting this code in the coupon field:

TOMMOLAAF1 - Use this code for a monthly account ($12/month)
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Enjoy the simple life by managing your projects, instead of letting your projects manage you.

2010-01-15T06:54:00.001-05:00

is drinking Friday coffee, which is inherently better, regardless of brand or brewing method.

2009-12-23T08:32:00.001-05:00

... I demand more products which improve with age.

2009-12-15T07:21:00.001-05:00

Here's a weekend project for you - 20 year old farmer in China built his own helicopter. And it works. http://ping.fm/swj7n

2009-12-13T12:50:00.001-05:00

is reading, reading, reading.

2009-12-12T21:46:00.001-05:00

Has anyone used Balsamiq Mockups? http://ping.fm/prVdv

2009-11-03T20:27:00.001-05:00

I am in love with this site. http://ping.fm/MDefy

2009-10-27T19:00:00.001-04:00

Sometimes opportunity knocks. This time it invited me in, and offered me a beer. Cheers to change. ( http://ping.fm/TvpGj )

2009-10-26T11:21:00.001-04:00

Great new Event Marketing Service by Constant Contact. ( http://ping.fm/rtxA9 )

2009-10-21T16:06:00.001-04:00

is taking pause.

2009-10-16T17:32:00.001-04:00

... For the times they are a-changin'.

2009-10-13T14:29:00.001-04:00

... iPhone NOT dead. Needed to reboot, which I didn't even know was possible. Thanks again Jeff.

2009-10-13T12:49:00.001-04:00

... my iPhone may have just died. Won't charge, won't turn on. Call me at my house, or email me.

2009-10-12T08:28:00.001-04:00

... on with a new week.

2009-10-09T17:48:00.001-04:00

let the weekend commence.

2009-10-08T01:02:00.001-04:00

is seeking sleep before a packed day. Not finding it.

Cool Lego USB Hub

2009-10-04T10:14:00.001-04:00

Gotta have it

From: http://ping.fm/6ogvD

2009-10-03T11:05:00.001-04:00

is pondering.

2009-09-28T09:17:00.001-04:00

is at the doctors office.

2009-09-26T21:24:00.001-04:00

is sick. I would have gotten away with it, if it weren't for these meddling kids.

2009-09-24T19:55:00.001-04:00

is finally seated, but the gears are whirring.

2009-09-22T09:13:00.001-04:00

is Headphones, Web Forms, and Design Tweaks.

2009-09-22T08:32:00.001-04:00

is up and at 'em.

2009-09-20T11:51:00.001-04:00

... ah, such a long reading list.

2009-09-20T11:25:00.001-04:00

@beervangelist .. great review .. The Better Beer Blog: New Holland Night Tripper (http://ping.fm/8sYgB)

YouTube - Do YOU believe in me?

2009-09-19T13:48:00.001-04:00

We need more adults like this child.

From: http://ping.fm/KIEZm

2009-09-16T16:56:00.001-04:00

is breaking on through to the other side.

2009-09-14T08:46:00.001-04:00

is owning Monday morning.

2009-09-11T14:42:00.001-04:00

... go to 7th annual Le Style de Vie tomorrow at Butch's. Wine & design festival to benefit Center for Women in Transition. Buy tix here: http://ping.fm/Qb4G7

2009-09-10T17:06:00.001-04:00

is counting down .. 2.5 hours til Something Takes Place ... 5 hours of unbridled creative energy for $2. See you at the Park Theatre. http://ping.fm/DWM3I

2009-09-09T21:21:00.001-04:00

is seated.

2009-09-09T08:50:00.001-04:00

is print edits, logo edits, meeting, meeting, meeting, package print files. Eat. Meeting. Holler if you need me.

2009-09-08T09:29:00.001-04:00

is designing a calendar, a logo, hats, social media tactics, wine lists and more. Everyone else out of the office. Feel like it's 2005.

2009-09-07T13:21:00.001-04:00

is lunch, then Critter Barn at Rosa Parks and another coat of primer.

2009-09-07T11:29:00.001-04:00

labor day-ing.

2009-09-06T08:41:00.001-04:00

Something Takes Place - Thursday at the Park - Read here about last month! (http://ping.fm/R1VLG)

2009-09-04T23:29:00.001-04:00

is ready for Jack's goodness. Want luscious Americana? Buy it - best man/poet I've met ...

http://ping.fm/jNlxq

2009-09-03T13:46:00.001-04:00

... much thanks to Shawn Miller of BusinessManagementLeaders.com for passing us a web site lead. Check out their Thought of the Day here: http://ping.fm/RUXhT

2009-09-03T10:16:00.001-04:00

Buy tickets for Le Style de Vie online, directly from Center For Women In Transition! (http://ping.fm/jH9Lk)

2009-09-03T10:15:00.001-04:00

is fixing my Ping -> WP

My Ping to WP is busted

2009-09-03T10:14:00.001-04:00

This is a test

2009-09-03T10:07:00.001-04:00

Buy Le Style de Vie Tickets online from Center For Women In Transition (http://ping.fm/hLpNm)

Great quote / explanation by PT Barnum.

2009-09-03T09:58:00.001-04:00

"If the circus is coming to town and you paint a sign saying "Circus Coming to the Fairground Saturday," that's advertising. If you put the sign on the back of an elephant and walk it into town, that's promotion. If the elephant walks through the mayor's flower bed, that's publicity. And if you get the mayor to laugh about it, that's public relations. If the town's citizens go to the circus, you show them the many entertainment booths, explain how much fun they'll have spending money at the booths, answer their questions and ultimately, they spend a lot at the circus, that's sales."

 -P.T. Barnum

2009-08-31T07:03:00.001-04:00

Buy Le Style de Vie Tickets online from Center For Women In Transition (http://ping.fm/Jne7J)

2009 Trends article on LogoLounge.Com

2009-08-30T10:12:00.001-04:00

Great article, with beautiful design references. Thanks BBruce

From: http://ping.fm/KbVEn

2009-08-30T09:12:00.001-04:00

is catching up on my instapaper.com reading list.

2009-08-29T12:42:00.001-04:00

is weekending.

2009-08-28T15:30:00.001-04:00

Buy tickets for Le Style de Vie online, directly from Center For Women In Transition! (http://ping.fm/Lu3SB)

2009-08-28T15:21:00.001-04:00

7th Annual Le Style de Vie - September 12 - Support Center for Women in Transition!! (http://ping.fm/qttgw)

2009-08-27T11:52:00.001-04:00

4 Days Left - Small Business Foundation Web Site Special (http://ping.fm/gAIP0)

2009-08-20T15:58:00.001-04:00

New Holland Brewing Presents Porkapalooza 2009 - Cookout & Music Fest (http://ping.fm/VsU6u)

2009-08-14T11:25:00.001-04:00

is learning.

2009-08-13T21:20:00.001-04:00

is at Something Takes Place at the Park Theatre. What are YOU doing?

2009-08-13T13:32:00.001-04:00

if the universe owes me anything, now would be a good time to pay up.

2009-08-12T09:01:00.001-04:00

... note to self, over-exertion leads to lack of health.

2009-08-11T21:24:00.001-04:00

is finally done for the day.

2009-08-10T07:58:00.001-04:00

is ready for a new week.

2009-08-09T09:17:00.001-04:00

... nothing beats a quiet morning with a cup of coffee, under a shady tree.

2009-08-08T15:37:00.001-04:00

is in Naperville for a wedding.

2009-08-07T20:47:00.001-04:00

is wondering how it can possibly be the weekend already.

2009-08-05T08:51:00.001-04:00

is making it happen.