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Tell me your favorite Mel Brooks movie and quote, and you will win a free ticket to The Producers on 9/4

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How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?: Friend

What is your greatest strength?: I'm fearless about new people and situations.

What are you working on?: Client projects (always). Some print, some web.

How big is your business?: Self-employed

What is your Job Title: Owner

What is your Company Website?: http://alephmedia.com

What is your alma mater?: Other / out of state

Why join Smaller Indiana? What are you hoping to experience here ?: It's all about connecting ...

Rae Kridel's Blog

Disclaimer: I hate theatre.

Ok, so maybe that's a little strong, but I'm really not a fan. I've always been a "film" kind of girl. The artifice of plays, especially musicals, just leave me scratching my head. Why did that character just break out in song and why are the rest of the characters not locking her up for singing to a blank wall? That said, I was invited, along with Steve Semester and Brett Healey, by fellow Smoosier Amy Stark to see "The Producers" at Beef & Boards and since it was my last chance to have an… Continue

Posted on August 14th, 2008 at 7:59pm — 2 Comments (Add)

Why are social networking sites so "pale?"

One of my degrees is from Florida A & M University, an HBCU, Historically Black College and University (Go Rattlers!) It's where I got my photography and graphic design degree, which considering what my business is, has been the training that pays my bills. A lot of people have asked, when finding out I went there, what was it like being in the minority? I reply that the experience was what I made of it. Sure, I got a lot of questions from guys like Tony, Jabari, Cousin Willie and Ralph abou… Continue

Posted on August 1st, 2008 at 8:10am — 22 Comments (Add)

Titus Pullo for President

Owning your own business and keeping your own schedule has a lot of benefits, especially if you work from a home office. I can work in my pajamas if I want to, I can pop on Smaller Indiana to check in and not feel guilty about it, and on slow days (not that I have many of those) I can crawl into bed for a half-hour nap to recharge my batteries. I love what I do, so I don't have to worry about not being motivated to work, and often hit my computers and start working before my guys have left the d… Continue

Posted on July 29th, 2008 at 9:30am — 3 Comments (Add)

"Tell me why, Oh, I loooove Muh-uhndays!"

I love Monday. I didn't always but it's a division in time that's grown on me over the years. And I especially love Mondays like today; overcast, rainy, maybe a little stormy. A chill on the air makes it even better, but with the temp hitting the mid-80's today, well, I guess you can't have everything. A day like this opens up unlimited possibilities. You can keep your sunshine, and your blue skies, give me some grey clouds and I'm a happy camper. Why Mondays, specifically, is a different thing… Continue

Posted on July 7th, 2008 at 8:30am — 2 Comments (Add)

Hi, I'm Rae. I'm White.

Ok, some very nice Smoosiers have been encouraging me to start a blog, but I've resisted their gentle persuasions, insisting that I don't have much to say that anyone would want to read on a semi-regular basis. Or at least not much to say that would be fit for polite society, gentle ears, or even normal humans. I have A LOT to say that would be deemed subversive, pornographic or just plain ookey. There's some freaky-deakyness lurking beneath the outgoing exterior of this chunky 44-year-old mom.… Continue

Posted on July 6th, 2008 at 10:00am — 5 Comments (Add)

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At 10:05am on August 27th, 2008, Will Hardison said…: Thanks for the heads up on the programming client. I am meeting Bill tomorrow morning. Thanks!

At 9:45pm on August 14th, 2008, Lalita Amos said…: Hey, there! Loved bumping into you today at the library. Hope your meeting was a productive one.

At 9:21pm on August 8th, 2008, Matthew Paetz said…: Rae,

I would like to talk to you a little bit about what my company offers. After reading a little bit about you I believe its something that you and your husband might be interested in.

Blessings,

Matthew Paetz

At 2:46pm on August 6th, 2008, Jenni Edwards said…: Hey Rae! I noticed you left a comment on the post by my boss, Chris Baggott, in regards to your clients and homespun marketing --- if you are interested in talking more, let me know; we can grab a cup of coffee one day! Have a good one.

At 3:55pm on August 5th, 2008, Nancy Digman said…: Hey, Rae, I appreciate your comments on my "pod" sculpture at the EFunk show. So glad you could make it out. I have heard so many good things about you and seen your activity on SI. Sorry we didn't get a chance to meet. Hopefully it will be soon!

At 3:41pm on August 5th, 2008, Nancy Digman said…: Hi, Rae. Didn't I see you at Elegant Funk?

At 9:59am on August 4th, 2008, Rae Hostetler said…: Hi Rae. I'm also Rae.
Just because our name is so unique--and I found another--I had to contact you. I also am a PR practitioner, so our skills are complementary.
Glad to find another.

At 10:12am on July 31st, 2008, Cindy Dashnaw said…: Thanks! My son loves jazz (he's 12 and plays the saxophone), so he and his dad are going to the show. I hope they have a good time. My daughter and I see 2-3 plays a year, so I thought this would be nice for the boys. They've seen a couple of basketball games together, but some culture is always good, too. ;-)

At 9:38am on July 31st, 2008, Erik Deckers said…: Thank you. I was pleasantly surprised. Now I owe him lunch.

At 9:03am on July 24th, 2008, Brian Huff said…: Hi Rae, You were talking about the writing center when we had lunch last week. Can you tell me more about it?

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Started by Jean Palmer Heck in Questions and Answers. Last reply by Mike Seidle 17 hours ago.

Tell me your favorite Mel Brooks movie and quote, and you will win a free ticket to The Producers on 9/4 21 Replies

The Broadway musical that won the most Tony Awards EVER, The Producers, is currently running at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre (NW Side of Indy). In spite of rave reviews from the local press, Th...

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