Archive for the ‘Inspiration Galore’ Category

Weekend Excursions

Posted on April 16th, 2009 by by Barbara

My weekend excursion includes a return visit to Colorado Free University in Denver followed by a quick trip to Austin to visit my grandchildren. My artistic granddaughter Zoe and I are going to see if we…

Making Your Journey a Joy

Posted on March 25th, 2009 by by Barbara

As much as I love to travel, there’s one part of the process I don’t much like. That’s the part that occurs between the time I leave home and arrive at my destination. I usually deal with this…

Artists of Everyday Life

Posted on March 17th, 2009 by by Barbara

Inc. magazine founder Bernie Goldhirsh used to remind his writers that their entrepreneurial readers were actually artists and business was their canvas.

That’s been on my mind for a couple of reasons. On the one hand,…

Weekend Excursions for Your Entrepreneurial Spirit

Posted on March 6th, 2009 by by Barbara

Anytime’s a good time to feed your entrepreneurial spirit, of course. But if your weekend means you have a little extra time, here are some armchair travels for the joyfully jobless.

I admit I’m a bit…

How Much Good News Can You Stand?

Posted on February 14th, 2009 by by Barbara

Trader Joe’s was in a festive mood this morning. There were balloons and flowers everywhere and the employees were in costume. Alas, I arrived too early to sample the chocolate-dipped strawberries. I’m a raving TJ’s fan and not…

Inspiration Galore

Posted on December 20th, 2008 by by Barbara

Inspiring people were turning up everywhere this week. The January/February issue of Ode magazine arrived with its cover story called 25 Intelligent Optimists Who Are Creating a Better Tomorrow Today. Most of the people profiled aren’t…