Blogging the Buck by the Horns

This week’s Say It For You two blog posts are inspired by the 2023 Almanac for Farmers & City Folk…..

From the fascinating article “Shed Meds”, I learned that “sheds”, or deer antlers, are used for making not only buttons, lamps, knife handles, and dog chews, but are in world-wide demand for use in medical research. Of course, at Say It For You, I’ve long touted the advantages of using trivia in blogging for business. Trivia can help spark curiosity and interest in readers, at the same time helping business owners and professionals explain what they do and how they believe it should best be done.

I’m going to suggest ways in which different types of businesses or practices might use the trivia I found in this article, at the same time reminding readers that in blog posts, trivia are just jumping-off points for the main message…

• Every spring mail deer, as well as elk, moose, and caribous, grow themselves a new set of antlers
  This fact might be used in a blog by a company selling fire extinguishers, water filters, or dried herbs, each of which should be replaced at least once a year.

• Chinese medicine has used antlers for thousands of years to support bone health.
  This tidbit could inspire a blog for an orthopedic medical practice – or a vitamin supplement manufacturer.

• Deer use their antlers to compete with each other for mates and territory.
  This information could be used in a martial arts studio’s blog.

• Antlers fill an ecological role, because once they are shed, they become an important source of calcium and other minerals to a variety of small animals such as squirrels, mice, and porcupines.
  Any business might use this tidbit in their blog to demonstrate ways in which they are environmentally aware.

• Rustic antler buttons are often used to adorn crunchy, hand-knitted sweaters and coats..
  Fashion boutiques and craft shops might feature this fact in their blog.

Use trivia to blog your buck by the horns!