The opportunities The possibilities Well, I have never felt so called REM “Discoverer” Lyrics Source Today is Columbus Day, a day that honors a discoverer. Since you’re here, you’re discovering post #1,000. It’s a significant number in some ways. In others, it’s just a marker for progress to be made. […]
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Happy Thanksgiving! I am so grateful today for everyone who’s ever been interested in one of my blog post, articles or social updates. After all, if I didn’t have you, who would I write for? Every year I compose a Thanksgiving greeting. It’s an honor to share a few thoughts […]
“You’ve got to go create a ripple.” Those words came to me as our youngest son and I tromped around the woods. Early in the evening or late in the afternoon, depending on how you measured it, we were doing what we do best: an adventurous young man now, once […]
Did you do this, too? I’ll admit it. I sent out a flurry of “Happy Holidays” and “Season’s Greetings” hybrid-type announcements: news, wishes and an invitation to a social media event. No sales stuff, but not too much tinsel and sparkle either. After I let the boys open a box […]
That’s the question I got from another mom – also with three kids and also the owner of a creative agency. We know each well other from in-town connection points, but we hadn’t “met” on the internet until a few weeks ago. She wanted to know how I’d been able […]
Last night I watched “And in the end,” the final episode of “ER.” When the show first came out, I watched it religiously. It was more relevant to my life then. Why? My work revolved around hospitals, home health care, residency programs, organ and bone marrow transplants, and heart disease. […]
Yesterday, I took our oldest daughter to vote, her very first time. She did touch-screen. I colored in the circles. Then, we went to Starbucks for our free coffee. “With love from corporate,” our barrister said as he handed over the tall dark roast. Later, it was on to an […]
“Take it easy, but take it.” Studs Terkel, 1912-2008 Chicago’s master storyteller, Studs Terkel, passed away yesterday at the age of 96. If you don’t know his work, I hope you’ll take the time to browse the Chicago Tribune’s coverage on the life of Studs Terkel. By studying Studs, you […]
One of the reasons I love being a blogger is: I get to communicate with other bloggers online whenever I want. But, meeting up in person sometimes takes some doing. When I got a personal invitation from Wendy Piersall to attend a ladies night out event, I replied immediately […]
Take a look at these guys. Heads on sticks with a lever to open and close their mouths, they’re meant to be child’s toys. Do you see them as talking heads or puppets? How does opening and closing on demand relate to the way organizations manage communications? Technorati Tags: […]
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