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The Art of ASKing

The Art of ASKing

or How I learned to stop worrying and let people help by Amanda Palmer I knew I wanted to read this book because of her TED talk, plus all I heard about this book, and some of her interviews. And, of course, because of her husband, Neil Gamian; I have a fan crush on him. […]

Enchantment: the art of changing hear...

Enchantment: the art of changing hearts, minds and actions by Guy Kawasaki

This is a great book to read as I’m thinking about creating the best experience for people working with us (as staff, Business Owners and partners). The Table of Contents is a checklist to measure progress so here goes: How to be Likeable – most people would agree I’m a likeable person.  I’ve been working […]

April Reading

April Reading

It’s hard to believe that it is May.  April went by in a whirl of taxes and garden prep. (http://crystalclarion.wordpress.com/ my Good Life blog) That Summer in Paris: memories of tangled friendships with Hemingway, Fitzgerald and some others by Morley Callaghan.  Makes you wonder where the new Paris is and who the new intelligentsia are. […]

March Reading

March Reading

Coastliners: a novel by Joanne Harris.  Another of the Gretchin Rubin happy novels.  This one at least has a happy ending. The Sentamentalists: a novel by Johanna Skibsrud.  Published here in Kentville at Gaspereau Press and winner of the Giller Prize.  I didn’t get all of it, but I still enjoyed it. How to Be […]

February Reading

February Reading

At Home: a short history of private life by Bill Bryson.  An interesting exploration of home mostly in England and some in the US with riffs about historical bits – inventors, disease and governments.   Spies: a novel by Michael Frayn.  I enjoyed it, but didn’t think it was a happy novel.  Another of his […]

Books in January and February

Books in January and February

Ivana Sendaka writes a post every month about the books she has read.  I’m part of her super cool gang and I appreciate reading what books she has read and what she thinks about them.  So I’m imitating her idea – that being the sincerest form of flattery. I started the month and the year […]

Health

Health

  health creative Originally uploaded by Derek Johnson | www.drjphoto.com Health So I contracted pneumonia. The reality is that I wasn’t perfect one day then sick the next. I was worn out in early October, then got a cold that developed into a cough. I slowed down a little, hoping to shake it. I had […]

Book Report The Culture Code By Clota...

Book Report The Culture Code By Clotaire Rapaille

2005 PT Cruiser Originally uploaded by justephens Dr Rapaille has developed a technique of questioning that delves deep into the feelings we have about different topics. His clients are typically large brands looking for the essential message to use when developing products and marketing. His work with Chrysler led him to the code word for […]