The other morning, I was looking out of my office window (the one that faces the front yard)–suddenly, I notice two teenage girls approaching my neighbor’s house. I know these girls, they are about 13 years old and solidly in that annoying “and I told him, just what-e-Ver” phase.
I wouldn’t have continued my gaze had […]
I’m embarrassed to admit this, but I do watch a fair amount of TV. Mostly The History and Discovery channels. (I swear). Oh…and re-runs of Sex and the City.
On Sunday’s lately, I’ve been watching Entourage on HBO. And while the plots are silly, the actors are all shiney and fresh…especially the character Vince.
The only problem […]
The family adjacent to our home is from China. Every morning a 6:00am sharp, the matriarch of their family, possibly in her 70’s…is out in her back yard doing some form of Chinese exercise/meditation. Some of the movements appear to be quite strenuous, or at least take a good amount of concentration and sometimes make […]
As spectator sports go in our fair city, we’ve got a healthy line-up of mythic and brawn-staffed franchises. Any night of the week we can be out cheering them on–complete with ballpark food, chest painting and tepid beer: 2 (American) football teams, 2 baseball teams, 2 hockey teams, 1 very deplorable basketball team…and more!
But the […]
I promise you, I truly understand that there are profound circumstances taking place in our world today: The war in Iraq, global warming, a missle in North Korea pointed at Seattle, Nicole Kidman’s wedding, et al…but there is also a retail situation going on that has me just as skittish.
Large department stores, such as Bloomingdales, […]
If you are like me, you might consider saying something if you saw a parent hit a child, or if you saw a dog locked in a car, with the windows closed. But rarely does anyone ask this question: Would you say something if you saw a child hit a parent? You woldn’t dare, correct?
Recently, […]
This is a piece about giving serious thought to understanding the difference between a “traditional job” and a small, home-operated business.
I learned today, according to a key member of my business team that I am a “perfectionist monster”. That phrase took root in my mind more powerfully than if this person had called me […]
When was the last time you told your son or daughter that you were proud of them? Or a co-worker they did a great job, or your wife or husband that you love them, or your friend that you appreciate your friendship, or your customer that you appreciate their business?
A wonderful colleague of mine, from […]
Ever have days like this: Everyone seems annyoying? Nothing motivates you? The whole world seems unremarkable? You’re even unimpressed with yourself?
Today was one of those days for me–I felt invisible…business was a little slow–it was sooo bloody hot. And–yet again–NOone was answering my e-mails…I didn’t even want to deal with clients…I was in heavy phone-screen […]
Usually people vastly underestimate the amount of time needed to implement projects. This is true particularly when they are not familiar with the task to be carried out…They forget to take into account unexpected events or unscheduled high priority work. People also often simply fail to allow for the full complexity involved with a job.
It […]
We are all so overscheduled, so committed to almost every waking hour that, I swear, even the dog sometimes looks up and thinks “oh, gawed!…not the mailman again, I just barked at him yesterday!”
I thought that on this sweltering Father’s Day, you might get a kick from reading Alex Williams’piece in The New York Times […]
Graduates, as you pack up your dorm room or prepare to move out of mom and dad’s basement, you’re thinking: “I’m done…the end!” It is the end.
The end of all night studying, exams, yoga courses to fulfill those last 2 credits, the trek home for the holidays, lame professors whose would-be novels were used as […]
As father’s day approaches, for me, there will be no funny ties, there will be no “Greatest Dad” bbq apron, there will be no dinner and there will be no hugs. Why…because there will be no dad. My father and I haven’t spoken to each other in over 10 years.
Why? Because he left me. He […]
Recently I learned a very important lesson in what NOT to do when trying to drum up business.
Potential customer contacts The Pet Set, asking about our products. She says she loves everything we do, so unique, gorgeous…blah, blah. She is opening a new “luxury” pet boutique and our products would fit in perfectly.
Great! Her […]
If you work from home, Vogue or possibly Bali, I’m not sure this post applies to you. However, if you work in more traditional business settings, there are some wardrobe guidlines for dressing appropriately in summer, so you may want to read further.
I used to work in financial services and as soon as Memorial Day […]
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