I’m Michael R. Beck, Founder of the Internet marketing companyPromote Me Daily.  I am passionate about writing. I use writing to market, entertain, and educate.  You can read more of my thoughts on my personal blog. I live near Lansing, Michigan with my sons, Collin and Max, and my wife, Jamie, an incredibly smart and talented speech pathologist. I have been involved in technology since I first put my little 4 year old fingers on a Timex Sinclair 1000 hooked up to our living room television.  My first computer program calculated how many weeks of allowance I’d have to save to buy a car I once saw on “The Price Is Right.” Based on the results, I would be still saving up for it today.  Since that time I have been passionate about technology and what it can do for people and businesses. In addition to my love of technology I have always been drawn to photography and writing. I enjoy a real sense of purpose and satisfaction when I share my vision and thoughts by camera or pen.Tumblr (3.0; @michaelrbeck)http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/55960c8833ff21b54b56a9358d5c0912/tumblr_mfumcx2CMI1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>She’s hanging in there… Hope this baby comes soon.</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/39216415898http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/39216415898Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:46:09 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/27c5fc0eac656813cd2e8c6543e068e4/tumblr_mfjwnjBvZ51rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The #snow, she’s a-comin’ down in #Michigan!</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/38735985469http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/38735985469Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:54:55 -0500michigansnow<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0d672206cdafb8ef6b28169f62b6690e/tumblr_mfhtzpYXUr1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dinner cooking at the Japanese Steakhouse. #cooking #food</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/38634897556http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/38634897556Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:02:12 -0500foodcooking<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2b0e780c4a72acd7db6a1f79d1066df3/tumblr_mfc25sYdjL1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Max’s first week on the schedule and he hasn’t even shown up for work yet. Not a good start, son.</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/38382447293http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/38382447293Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:13:03 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ae0382fe14658815711a3c3d2b8fb89e/tumblr_mf8jrwe4vd1rrucdro1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>You’re not in the club if you’re not in the club! (TM)</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/38232081996http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/38232081996Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:43:08 -0500ebooksocial media marketingself employedget rich quicksocial media gurus<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/bb3597dd69667e8cb0d66433bc156eb3/tumblr_meue7bzi2C1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Love my new #Beatles #Christmas ornament!</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/37678571895http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/37678571895Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:16:23 -0500beatleschristmas<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/15180e0132521843f708bc35eab0e7e6/tumblr_mes64hxc9Y1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Can’t believe Jamie let me put this on her tree this year!</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/37578873985http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/37578873985Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:26:40 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md8rh42eFn1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The little guy enjoying a Magic Milk at Biggby Coffee. Our weekly tradition. (at Biggby Coffee)</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/35361737084http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/35361737084Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:22:16 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_md6j1j0q8S1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This might be the greatest name for a Chinese restaurant ever.</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/35277621867http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/35277621867Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:24:55 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_maguwslTjh1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Michigan sunset on I96 (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com">Instagram</a>)</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/31693963854http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/31693963854Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:36:28 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_maecshoQ7I1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Didn’t know Superman and Super Friends lived in Lansing. #lovelansing (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com">Instagram</a> at Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol)</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/31588873790http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/31588873790Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:09:53 -0400lovelansing<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mae2ew2k851rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Good morning #Michigan. (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com">Instagram</a>)</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/31580341768http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/31580341768Sat, 15 Sep 2012 07:25:44 -0400michigan<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8yxgsw9y91rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sweet new toy for my iPhone! Cheap too! Love cheap toys. (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com">Instagram</a> at Logan’s Roadhouse)</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/29710019389http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/29710019389Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:41:16 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7vw311Vnk1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Making onion ring awesomeness. (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com">Instagram</a>)</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/28209857251http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/28209857251Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:45:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m74dn95l1w1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#OldSpice Fiji scented body wash is the popular choice of Holt, #Michigan. (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com">Instagram</a> at Meijer)</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/27150581488http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/27150581488Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:11:33 -0400michiganoldspice<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7036qRf831rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>You know you’re in good with your kid when he’s building statues of you on Minecraft! (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com">Instagram</a>)</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/26977961136http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/26977961136Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:35:14 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6rkudbBzJ1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Potato chip battered fried chicken! What do you think, Paula Dean? (Taken with <a href="http://instagram.com">Instagram</a>)</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/26662637994http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/26662637994Fri, 06 Jul 2012 20:18:13 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5l0o6r99U1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ask for a little of each sauce at Taco Bell and this is what you get. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a>)</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/25058626441http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/25058626441Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:43:18 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4nbhwdZsv1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tribute to Life by Ian Newbery of Sweden (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at Schoodic Peninsula Acadia National Park)</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/23814358937http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/23814358937Sat, 26 May 2012 15:58:44 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4ho90ff2z1rrucdro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Free slurpee day!! Did you get yours? (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">Instagram</a> at 7 Eleven)</p>http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/23618983343http://michaelrbeck.tumblr.com/post/23618983343Wed, 23 May 2012 14:48:36 -0400