Archive for August, 2008
For the long weekend, I’ve decided to go backpacking. I’ll be going with my Boy Scout troop up to Horse Lake for a great weekend of hiking, camping, and general goof-offing. Yes, “goof-offing” is a word. Just like “polyscoot” or “meditup.”
Anyway … Horse Lake is one of my favorite places to go hiking. It’s just at the bottom of the South Sister in eastern Oregon and has a gorgeous rocky peninsula jutting out into the middle of the lake. A great description (as well as directions and photos) can be found here.
Also, since I’ll be out of town on Monday, there won’t be an update. I’ll try to give you something else Monday night instead; pictures, perhaps.
The other day, someone asked me why I was attracted to working with start-up companies. After all, money’s tighter, margins are slimmer, and the risk associated with start-up equity is so much higher. Why would anyone want to enter that kind of a business relationship?
Earlier this year I was living in Seattle, and I heard about this interesting little tax the mayor was trying to impose on shopping bags – both paper and plastic. I still have problems with the idea of this tax, even though it has become law in several cities in the US.
This past week saw some great things in my life. Firstly, I am proud to say that we have officially completed the workbook for Career Crossroads. As you are reading this, I am most likely approving the proof copy through my printer and submitting the title for listing on Amazon.com.
In addition, InspiredSmiles is finally fully integrated with Twitter. Anyone interested in getting the latest smiles sent to their phone via text messages only needs to sign up for a free Twitter account and follow InspiredSmiles.
I’ve also managed to get back in touch with my creative side. It’s been a while since I’ve drawn or written anything not work-related. I forgot how much I enjoy it! I’ll post some images for you this weekend!
I’ve always had these three imaginary Roman pillars in my mind. When I need to escape something, be it monotonous work, a boring movie, or an uncomfortable moment with friends of friends, I retreat there in my mind. I kind of imagine a garden, full of life and beauty, with three huge marble pillars in the center. Occasionally, they have vines growing around them, and sometimes the vines are flowering, too. (I realize there are only two pillars in the photo, but it was the best image I could find on short notice)