Archive for January, 2007
Seth Godin on Powerpoint
It’s annual meeting time for many organizations and the powerpoint presentations are rolled out and droll on with endless clicks, poorly designed slides, and word upon word on a dim field. It’s a virtual flood of information that often stymies questions.
Thankfully Seth Godin has once again made his powerpoint tips available since “bullets are for [...]
How to Jumpstart Writing: Get Out of the House
One of my latest strategies for writing has been to get out of the house as soon as possible. Staying at home may stunt productivity since a host of distractions abound.
While writing at home there is the temptation to throw a load of laundry in, clean up the bathroom, wash a few dishes, and dither [...]
Chiselville 1.29.07
“Making peace?” Melinda inquired.
“Nah, war is too much fun”
“Typical male,” she sneered.
“I was actually wondering, what with all of your free time, if you had any plans for our dinner tonight.”
“Typical,” she whispered. “Well it’s Wednesday, so I guess that means chicken. I’ll pick one up at the Shop and Wait.”
Chuck dreamed of the steaming [...]
Chiselville 1.6.07
No one really knew what exactly Melinda did at the small chamber of commerce office. She rarely answered the phone, stored nothing in her filing cabinets, and kept her desk meticulously, if not suspiciously free of paper. In fact, a computer, a few pens, and a slim planner kept a lonely vigil amidst a sea [...]
