March 14, 2013
“The foundation stones for a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty.” ~ Zig Ziglar
Last week I posted a blog called Disappearing Acts. It was about how our world as we have known it is changing, and we are on the rise of a new era. If you missed the blog, here is the link. http://bit.ly/15zJUPx.
Today’s blog is about new generations in business. Over the past four or five years, there are many industries that have suffered the effects of a down economy. I’m proud of the men in my family who have been good stewards of a custom home construction business since 1902! http://bit.ly/13T52C1 and http://bit.ly/12PsOPW. Throughout the decades they have experienced prosperity and have overcome challenges, too. The most recent recession hit (the one our country still struggles to come to terms with) around the time the fifth generation joined the company. My nephew Kyle,part of the new era, has been witness to what it means when adjustments have to take place to make it through rough economic times.
Indeed, the building trades have gone through trials and tribulations. But according to the news, there are positive signs of a come back. Things are looking up. http://leafne.ws/WKdaxg . Like all gifts, years of a good economy and a strong foundation to build on, need to be appreciated and valued. Hard times also serve great purpose in life. As John Powell once said “the only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.”
I have much faith the family businesses will continue to survive and thrive, if steered carefully and thoughtfully. Knowing that things must be done a little differently, for sustainability, is a valuable lesson for every industry that has been affected by this economy.
Tomorrow Irish eyes will be smiling in honor of St. Patty’s Day on All Things Fulfilling. This blog is brought to you by www.CornerstoneFulfillmentService.com.
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February 15, 2013
I woke up this morning and turned on the news. The first image I saw were two girls kissing the ground they walked on. The women were among the 4200 passengers who had just gotten off the cruise liner that caught fire. There are many things to be thankful for – the vacationers were rescued, there was no loss of life and the vessel was brought safely to shore after days of people living in horrible, unsanitary conditions.
As I listened to stories of passengers recounting the incident, time and time again, I heard that the employees of Carnival Cruise Line did all they possibly could to keep calm and fulfill the needs of the passengers within their abilities.
Sadly, there are people in this world who live in squalor everyday, and their lives are shipwrecks. They are unable to escape, however, they still manage to find a sense of inspiration and gratefulness in their lives. Attached is an article on how to find the positive when life challenges us with difficult situations.http://mayocl.in/12RaDIt.
Although I am sure it was very difficult to find the good at the time, the 4200 passengers have returned home. Perhaps many have a renewed sense of gratitude for their lives. From here on out, their perspectives on life and their response to the vacation gone horribly wrong will all be about their attitudes.
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January 22, 2013
“Only difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way you use them.” ~Unknown
Cynthia Olsen’s book, “Looking Up: Seven Steps for a Healthy & Youthful Midlife and Beyond is part resource and part personal testimony. It very effectively tells a story of someone who recognized at a young age, the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection. The insights she shares about her ancestors health gives the reader motivation to know that we need not be inheritors of poor eating habits, and diseased bodies and spirits. We are in charge of our own experience.
“Looking Up: Seven Steps for a Healthy & Youthful Midlife and Beyond is an IPPY Gold Medal award-winning book. The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) has recognized the book for excellence in independent publishing. This book is not the first book Kali Press has published for Olsen. Here is a list of her other publications, all health related:
- Australian Tea Tree Oil Guide (lst ed)
- Australian Tea Tree Oil Guide (2nd ed)
- Australian Tea Tree Handbook: 101 Ways to Use Australian Tea Tree Oil (1st ed)
- Australian Tea Tree Handbook: 101 Ways to Use Australian Tea Tree Oil(2nd ed)
- Essiac: A Native Herbal Cancer Remedy (2nd ed) – 1997 IPPY Gold Medal Award Winning Book.
- Birth of the Blue: Australian Blue Cypress Oil
For more information on Kali Press’ books and other products, please visit www.kalipress.com. Olsen’s publications are available at the following libraries and bookstores:
- Walgreens- Steamboat Springs, CO
- Off The Beaten Path- Steamboat Springs, CO
- Bud Werner Memorial Library- Steamboat Springs, CO
- Boulder Bookstore, Boulder, CO
- Wilkenson Public Library- Telluride, CO
- Between the Covers Book Store- Telluride, CO
- The Book Worm- Edwards, CO
- Eagle County Libraries, Eagle and Avon, CO
This book is highly recommended for anyone who is seeking change and improving their habits for a fulfilling life at any age. There is some great advice, especially for Baby Boomers in this publication.
(Photo: Author Cynthia Olsen)
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June 1, 2012
“Many small people, in many small places, do many small things, that can alter the face of the world.” ~ Unknown
Farmers Markets have been on my mind lately. That time of year is coming up. In many parts of the country where the climate is warm, opportunity for selling in outdoors venues rather than inside stores exists year round.
This summer, our local Steamboat authors and independent publishers here in Routt County,Colorado will be selling their books at local events. We hope it will prove to be successful and worthwhile for booksellers and book buyers alike.
Shoppers at Farmer’s Markets and artisan fairs are typically interested in buying local, whether it is fresh produce or locally grown and preserved food stuffs. A wide range of arts and crafts are always available and usually a big hit.
Our localSteamboat authors have unique books, some of regional interest and with complimentary products , not found in Walmart and chain bookstores; a great way to expose local writing talent and publications. Since Steamboat is a resort that plays host to international tourists the opportunity to sell to a readers with diverse interests is right here in town.
The other day, while browsing the shelves of DVDs at the Bud Werner Library, I came across a PBS Documentary called To Market, To Market, To Buy at Fat Pig. This 60 minute film focuses on the culture of farmer’s markets. Lexington Market, a place I remember from my childhood in Baltimore, is featured.Its success spans several hundred years, as it began in 1782. Amish-country farmers markets in Lancaster,Pennsylvania and the outdoors market in Santa Fe, New Mexico are all highlighted in this film along with other highly successful venues. Farmer’s Markets in all different parts of the country have specialty food items that are of regional interest – for example crab cakes reign supreme in Baltimore, Pennsylvania Dutch treats such as shoe fly pie, and all kinds of things hot and spicy in New Mexico. Many of the same buyers return each week, a result of the relationships they build with the vendors; a more fulfilling way to shop. The whole culture of food buying at Farmers Markets is different than buying in megastores.
Hope to see you this summer, out and about shopping and boosting the local economy. Support the local authors who are doing their part in providing interesting publications and complimentary products, for people with more than ordinary reading tastes.
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May 22, 2012
“The artist is the only one who knows that the world is a subjective creation, that there is a choice to be made, a selection of elements.” ~ Anais Nin
Last Saturday, my husband, son and I went and saw, walked and browsed, photographed and absorbed the southwest Art scene on Canyon Road in Santa Fe as much as was humanly possible in one single day. Yet, I feel as if we barely scratched the surface.
To this East Coast native, the adobe architecture, enhanced by magnificent spring gardens in full color, were a photographer’s delight in and of themselves. I was in seventh heaven. The splendid art housed inside the buildings included every color in the spectrum, in every kind of medium including – oil and watercolor paintings, mixed media, woven basketry, southwest jewelry, sculpture, glassworks, fiber arts, pottery and much more.
Since our son moved to Albuquerque a few years ago, I have had visiting Greenberg Fine Art on my wish list of fulfilling things to do when visiting the area. Specifically to catch a first hand look at the oil paintings of Gladys Roldan de Moras, one of my favorite artists. The very gracious, hospitable and professional art gallery expert added to my already high admiration for this outstanding artist by sharing his personal knowledge of Gladys and her art. I really appreciated the time he spent talking with us. Some months ago, I had written a blog about Gladys and her artistic family. If you missed out, please visit this link. http://bit.ly/MyFKjO.
It seems hardly fair to single out favorite galleries on Canyon Road because each space has it’s own special place in the hearts of millions of visitors that visit Santa Fe each year. Art is so very subjective in nature. Yet, interestingly, all three of us had the same two preferred Canyon Road galleries.
Return tomorrow and I will share with you our second favorite gallery and how the images provided plenty to talk about because of their metaphorical twists.
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March 2, 2012
“Each age, it is found, must write its own books; or rather, each generation for the next succeeding.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
First Run Features, an independent film production company since 1979, has done it again. They have produced another worthwhile documentary. “Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven” is a 74 minute documentary that focuses on a legendary restauranteur, the Sirio Maccioni, and his company’s transition from operating out of the Palace Hotel, which was no longer serving them well, into a new contemporary space in the Bloomberg Building in Manhattan.
This film brings together family business dynamics, location and cuisine, and how to blend traditional with the contemporary for a recipe that continues to be fulfilling for patrons, many of which are celebrity stars.
The patriarch and his three sons have differing points of view of how to balance the old with the new and how to satisfy the food critics who can’t wait to serve up their own opinions of a legendary dining establishment in a new setting.
This film has appeal to culinary enthusiasts and business owners who are struggling with transitioning a family business from one next generation to the next. It is not always an easy thing and emotions run high.
Request this title at your local library or order it through http://imdb.to/s27wYg
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March 1, 2012
Have you noticed that AARP keeps lowering the age for senior citizen status? I am not sure I like that. Why attach the title of “senior citizen” to yourself until you are ready to accept that is what you are? In my mind, I will not become a part of the elderly set for a long time yet.
The other day I e-mailed my twin sister and suggested she read “South of Superior” by Ellen Airgood. She sent me a return e-mail saying “I looked it up on my Kindle, and AARP has given the book great reviews. But, I am not sure, the book is for me.” I told her it doesn’t matter that the review came from AARP, it was a fulfilling read.
There is a lesson of affirmative action that comes out of the publishing of this book. This was Ellen Airgood’s first time attempt at publishing her work. She does not have an MFA in writing, an English literature degree or anything else behind her that suggests she ought to be a good writer. But she has authored a deeply satisfying read.
The author has to her benefit, personal perspective on the subject about which she writes – attitudes and life. Ellen Airgood is a diner owner in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where life has both struggles and rewards. She sees the heartbeat of America day in and day out. From her dealings with people, the author has captured the essence of life in her book.
Check it out! I found “South of Superior” to be a delightful fictional story. The book takes an honest look at small town America and a glimpse into what makes people and rural communities tick.
And remember, a good read is a good read, no matter what. It is as plain and simple as that. For more information on this book, please visit www.ellenairgood.com.
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January 12, 2012
“In the houses of the humble a little library in my opinion is a most precious possession.” ~ John Bright
Listen up, Librarians! The American Library Association Mid Winter Conference is on the horizon. Dallas, Texas will be the hosting city this year and the gathering will be from January 20 – 24, 2012. It is not too late to register now. http://www.alamidwinter.org/
It is not surprising this event is being held in Dallas since Barbara Bush ,one America’s most beloved former first ladies resides in Texas. She is a former librarian. Her fulfilling passion has been all things books and all things libraries. Mrs. Bush’s involvement in the art of library science has been much appreciated over the years.
This year’s conference will be geared around transforming libraries for the needs of its patrons. There will be over 300 discussion groups. Surely, the subject of e-books will be among the discussion. David Lankes of the Syracuse iSchool will be on hand this year. For those unfamiliar with the Syracuse iSchool, its focus is “leveraging technology and enhancing business.” http://bit.ly/xNth3w.
There will be exhibits of books and the opportunity to buy at the Mid Winter Conference. A designated area will be available for new and independent presses to launch their latest titles, too. The United States Postal Service will be set up to assist librarians with shipping their purchases back to the libraries in their home towns.
Don’t miss out on the American Library Association Mid Winter Conference. Register today!
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December 13, 2011
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” - William Arthur Ward
The holiday season is in full swing, the signs are there – decorations, holiday fairs, parties, an appointment book that has become ragged and torn. A sure sign it is time to ring out the old and bring in the new. Increased activity of UPS, Fed Ex and other delivery trucks on the highways and byways, indeed indicates Christmas is near.
On this blog site, we often recognize the work of artists and crafts persons working in a variety of mediums – writers, poets, painters, sculptors, filmmakers, potters, musicians and more. But there is another important form of art that we tend to forget – the art of serving others.
If you have ever worked in a service industry, or lived in a resort area, you become acutely aware of those who serve. These folks carry an extra burden at this time of year. In light of that fact, I would like to pause today to recognize people in all sectors of the service industry. They deserve our gratitude!
- Heartfelt thanks to nurses, doctors, hospice workers, and all medical staff.
- Oodles of praise for mail carriers and delivery persons
- Obliged to those who wait tables, to housekeepers, concierge and valets, too.
- Respect for chefs, plumbers, electricians, builders, excavators and more.
- Rewards for military servicemen and women who have ever kept us safe – well deserved
- Abundance of kudos for repair shops, retail employees, gas station attendants, grocers.
- Yule Tide Greetings to those service people I have missed such as the clergy. Many of you, because you serve, may miss holiday celebrations with families or friends. We greatly appreciate that you are fulfilling a need for the work that you do. We desperately need people like you!
Don’t forget to give a token of thanks to those who serve. Let them know that you appreciate what they do, over the holidays and each and every day of the year, too!
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November 2, 2011
“Self respect – that cornerstone of all virtue.” ~ John Herschel (1792-1871)
Are you an independent publisher who is ready to hit the book selling scene by doing book appearances and book signings at local libraries, bookstores and other venues?
Traveling from venue to venue can be expensive and time consuming, but it is still a necessary part of selling books. Not every independent publisher has it in their budgets to travel from coast to coast on book tours, so they concentrate their efforts locally and regionally. A very effective way to increase your visibility, as an author beyond the local or regional level, is to put a solid e-marketing plan into place. There are companies that specialize in e-commerce and e-marketing for independent publishers, who can help you with that.
Let’s talk turkey for just one moment .When you do schedule personal appearances at bookstores and in other venues, make sure your time and money is well spent. Arrive at the venue with all the information you need about the details of the event stuffed inside of you, well in advance.
There are questions to ask before you arrive at the site. Ask about size of the meet and greet area and it’s location within the store. Find out what the book store’s “take” of the bookselling proceeds will be. So you can fulfill your part of the agreement, ask whether to bring signage, a cash box or credit card machine and about other promotional materials that might be helpful. If you are well organized and prepared, you will be viewed as a bookselling professional when you arrive at the scene. It will reduce the stresses on the day of the event.
To learn more about planning a successful do-it-yourself book tour, please visit this site http://bit.ly/RUJsq /. It is filled with good tips.
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Today’s blog is about new generations in business. Over the past four or five years, there are many industries that have suffered the effects of a down economy. I’m proud of the men in my family who have been good stewards of a custom home construction business since 1902! http://bit.ly/13T52C1 and http://bit.ly/12PsOPW. Throughout the decades they have experienced prosperity and have overcome challenges, too. The most recent recession hit (the one our country still struggles to come to terms with) around the time the fifth generation joined the company. My nephew Kyle,part of the new era, has been witness to what it means when adjustments have to take place to make it through rough economic times.
