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@drbcinop @amandaha Good point, Bri. about 17 hours ago via HootSuite in reply to DrBCinOP
@amandaha I think it would be good in general if more people said hello. Would be nice if online continues into IRL rather than replacing... about 17 hours ago via HootSuite in reply to amandaha
If you're looking for some good Memorial Day weekend music to enjoy, check out @thelumineers. Infectious I tell you. about 17 hours ago via HootSuite
@amandaha Yes. And if we missed you guys this morning when we were there, Hi. about 17 hours ago via HootSuite in reply to amandaha
@dshanahan I'd be glad to appoint you as the Director of Common Sense Decisions if you decide to come back to #Chicago. #EnjoyTheVisit 7:33 AM May 25th via HootSuite in reply to dshanahan
@billwinterberg I think there are 15 sets of parents hoping the answer to that question is yes. :) 6:55 AM May 24th via HootSuite in reply to BillWinterberg
As a man who only buys wrinkle-free pants, this company needs to happen. Check it out: ow.ly/b7FPB #BluffWorks 6:52 AM May 24th via HootSuite
@jon_wertheim Baker in WSJ: ow.ly/b7Eua 6:42 AM May 24th via HootSuite in reply to jon_wertheim
Awkward moment where you don't know if the person next to you is on their Bluetooth or talking to themselves? Happening right now. 6:38 AM May 24th via HootSuite
@wbreaves @lcboehms @amandaha and Oberon hour ow.ly/i/EapF 4:23 PM May 23rd via HootSuite in reply to wbreaves
@amandaha Well played! 12:38 PM May 23rd via HootSuite in reply to amandaha
@amandaha @lcboehms Not to be confused with business owner hours, which allowed me to play tennis this sunny morning. #BackToWork 12:34 PM May 23rd via HootSuite in reply to amandaha
If you're making the jump to start your own business, you need to know this exists. ow.ly/b50LA via @proofbranding 12:07 PM May 22nd via HootSuite
@amandaha @docsmooth I'm a day late, but congrats on the pending addition! 10:56 AM May 22nd via HootSuite in reply to amandaha
Sad to see Kerry Wood retire, but nice to know he'll be a #Cub for life. 7:13 AM May 18th via HootSuite
News Flash: Your shoes are not helping (and they still look ridiculous) ow.ly/aX374 8:42 AM May 16th via HootSuite
@russthornton I take it you're reading / have read it? I read the first sentence last night and immediately thought you would love it. 7:07 AM May 16th via HootSuite in reply to RussThornton
Warning: Reading #The$100StartUp by @chrisguillebeau before bed will lead to massive idea creation & may limit sleep. #GoodStuff 6:56 AM May 16th via HootSuite
@billwinterberg Good idea! Note: I've made no similar comment on my ability (or lack thereof) as a contestant. 8:49 AM May 15th via HootSuite in reply to BillWinterberg
@foundingmom How is it not in your rider? You should have a warehouse of honorary degrees at this point. 8:25 AM May 15th via HootSuite in reply to foundingmom

Name Brian Plain
Location Oak Park, IL
Web http://about.me/b...
Bio Husband, Family Man, Financial Planner, Beverage Snob. Tennis Player, Reader, Cubs fan. Catch my financial planning tweets at @OakParkPlanner.