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I’m trying. Really I am. I’ve read Robert Scoble’s stuff and watched his videos for a few years now and, for the most part, I’ve really enjoyed what he does. But you know how you can say “I could eat pizza every day of the year” and then you’re sick of it after a week or so? Well that’s how I’m getting with nearly every post being about Facebook.  Do a Google search for Scoble and Facebook.  Here, I’ll save you the trouble:

“Results 1 – 10 of about 1,700,000 for scoble facebook. (0.07 seconds)”   1.7 Million!

I’ve joined. I’ve tried. Maybe the social networks just aren’t for me. I though MySpace was a disaster. Probably the ugliest site on the internet. But look how huge it is. I’m part of LinkedIn, but I don’t babysit my account every day like I probably should. Twitter? I get it, but it seems like being a member of Twitter would get old quickly.

I still like using email. I like text messaging. I like having a Blog. I love RSS.

Maybe it’s generational. Maybe, after being in the tech field for 21 years I’ve lost my tolerance for distractions. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still a Scoble fan, but I’m hoping the subject changes once he takes on his most important role – the father of a new baby.

A good friend of mine at work used to always bring in all sorts of cookies and jerky.  I remember looking forward to pizzelle season around the holidays because there was something about them that made them taste just a little better than most.  The jerky was fantastic and I probably would have eaten it all if he’d have let me.

Lou always had that entrepreneurial spirit.  I remember him talking about wanting to try all sorts of different businesses – a bar, a restaurant, a car wash.  But I guess the answer was right in front of him the entire time.

Lou made a decision that the IT field just wasn’t for him anymore and I was thrilled to hear that Lou had opened a bakery in Bridgeville, PA called Traditions Bakery.  He slipped me a sample of some of the cookies he’s selling and I can safely say that he’s gained a customer for life.  They’re fantastic cookies.

The IT field is a tough one and at any given time you can hear people complaining that they’re going to start their own business and work for themselves some day.  It takes a lot of courage to do that and most of the people that complain the loudest never make the move.  Lou has the guts to follow his dream and I’m proud of him for it.  He’s a great guy that makes great baked goods (and jerky!) and you owe it to yourself to give them a try if you’re in the area.

Get out there and support the little guy that has to compete with the giant grocery chains.  You can check out their web site by clicking here.