Travel means different things to different people; from relaxing on a beach to sight-seeing, to shopping for souvenirs, but what fascinates me are questions such as: How much of it are we really absorbing? How much do we really see? How much do we really understand about the culture around us? At a recent TED-x conference at UCI Continue Reading
Archives for May 2013
3 Quick Videos from Paris and Copenhagen
Since most of us are at home on this Memorial Day, I thought I would share some quick videos from my trip to Paris and Copenhagen. I took these a few days ago. #1 Shopping at a market in the suburbs of Paris. http://youtu.be/zt0IeVXrXhA #2 A typical French metro with accordion player and a view of the Eiffel Tower on my way Continue Reading
Paris, Musée du Parfum and Luxury Shopping
Everything in Paris is a mixture of style, luxury, perfume, great food and cigarette smokers. There is of course history in each building and the department store, Galleries Lafayette (more photos) is no exception. Purchased in 1896, the beautiful glass and steel dome was designed by architect, Georges Chedanne and his pupil Ferdinand Continue Reading
How to Choose a Book Cover That Sells
How do you choose a book cover that appeals to your readers? After much thought, a poll, and discussions with 1106 design company, here's why I decided the above “My Gutsy Story®” Anthology is the right cover for the first and subsequent series. The #1 reason to have a great book cover is to grab people's attention. A book cover has to Continue Reading
Winner of the May 2013 “My Gutsy Story®”
Congratulations to Carol Bodensteiner, winner of the May 2013, “My Gutsy Story®.” She wrote an inspiring story about giving up her career and following her passion. I love her phrase: “It’s more important to be satisfied than to be successful.” In 2nd Place, we have the wonderful “My Gutsy Story®” of Jason Matthews. Another motivating Continue Reading
