Irina Kopelevich: Discovering Art that’s Worth it at the Library

So I’m at the Koelbel Library in Centennial, Colo. just outside of Denver, which is one of my favorite places for a variety of reasons, and they’re having an art show. We’ll not really. The Koelbel Library has a great … Continue reading →

post | Leave a comment May 6, 2012

Anti-Bullying – Barnum, Week 17

Okay, so things aren’t going great on the self-promotion front. Basically, it sucks. Admitting that I’m failing with this takes guts, so I still think it falls into a Barnumesque move, and I’m going with it. But I’ve always been … Continue reading →

post | 1 Comment April 25, 2012

It’s not Spam. It’s My Blogging Card – Barnum, Week 16

“Face-to-face and belly-to-belly.” That was the advice I once received by someone I seriously respected when it came to business. He explained that at the end of the day, even with all the high tech, texting, smart phones and email, … Continue reading →

post | Leave a comment April 17, 2012

Learning the Language of VIPs – Barnum, Week 15

Okay, that was a trick title. VIPs speak the same language as the rest of us (people language), but sometimes it’s hard to remember this. As part of 52 Weeks of Barnum, I’ve been forcing myself to interact with people … Continue reading →

post | Leave a comment April 11, 2012

When the Weather Turns Warm I Dream of Highways

Even though it was just a short trip to the mountains to visit friends for the weekend, any time I get in the car during the spring, it’s hard. For the fact is, I was born a traveling man. And … Continue reading →

post | Leave a comment April 9, 2012

Toastmasters and Hiding in Plain Sight – Barnum, Week 14

I’d heard about Toastmasters International before, and when I started this 52 Weeks of Barnum project I thought I might eventually join. But then, out of the blue, the opportunity presented itself making it almost impossible to turn down. About … Continue reading →

post | Leave a comment April 3, 2012

Disappointment – Barnum, Week 13

It was with great anticipation – and nausea – that I began this week’s Barnum challenge. Because this challenge was definitely out of my comfort zone. Now if you haven’t been following this blog, here’s what’s happening. I decided that … Continue reading →

post | Leave a comment March 28, 2012

Good Answer – A Comment on LinkedIn

A little while ago I responded to a question that was posted on a LinkedIn group I belong to. The questioner was asking for different entertainment ideas for an outdoor event he was holding. Of course, like most of us … Continue reading →

post | Leave a comment March 22, 2012

Call Me Reverend – Barnum, Week 12

It started casually enough as many crazy things do. One minute I’m discussing my friend’s upcoming nuptials, how excited she is, her dress and where and when she’s holding the wedding and the next moment I’m officiating at that said … Continue reading →

post | Leave a comment March 20, 2012

Great Idea for Those who Like to Dabble: Dabble.co

I’ve always had so many interests, was pulled in different directions and love to try new things. And now there’s a new website that is just about tailor made for people like me. It’s called Dabble. Dabble offers short classes … Continue reading →

post | Leave a comment March 17, 2012