Archive for January 2011

96. Writing, Ads, Happiness, and Wisdom

Recounting the activities of the week; taking a quick break to enter two ads in a “big game” writing contest; reviewing an Oprah show on the pursuit of happiness.

95. Men, Children, Caution, and Risk

Reviewing the activities of the week; recalling an article by Lenore Skenazy titled “Eek! A Male!”; asserting that believing that all men are predators lies in the same vein as racists, encouraging men to be cautious but willing to take a risk.

94. Genius, Silliness, Monkies, and Loss

Rehearsing a quick update on the events of the week; recalling a TED talk by Laurie Santos; listening as she wrestles with the odd duality of human behavior; offering another explanation beyond defective mental evolution.

93. Launch, Numbers, Profit, and Friends

Recalling the week of the launch of the Vainworks Stand, ruminating on the pace and pattern of sales, remember that this business is driven by the principles and determining to treat customers as friends.