As you can see, getting into manga has gotten me out and about. Not only that, I’m usually catching conversation with people as I thumb through the choices on shelves at my library or local stores. As a writer and happy-to-be-a-word-nerd, I’ve found that strangers are just friends who have not been … [Read more...]
Discovering 3-D Printing
by Helena Kaufman The phrase ‘3-D printer’ rapidly zoomed me past the immediate image of folks in funny glasses on date night in a darkened movie theatre into wondering about the limitless potential of this rapidly growing technology. There we have it, the first keywords that bring to light what … [Read more...]
Anime Appetizer at My Manga Meal
Culture is Communicated and Shared in Various Ways by Helena Kaufman Ever found that you understand and enjoy more about a culture when literally consuming it? Oh, you can immerse yourself in travel, or study the language in an intensive setting that compels you to connect with only elements … [Read more...]
Message in the Manicure
Influence being what it is, I was not surprised to find myself at the manicurist, even after denying it as an 'artist date' in my previous blog entry. And, being an observer by nature and profession, I found the need to record the experience, then and now, too hypnotic to resist. Be aware! What you … [Read more...]
Longest Day of the Year to Ponder Shorter Words
Summer Solstice of June 21, 2010 and Vancouver, Canada is grateful for all the moments of sun that came out. Full expression of energy and light didn't happen till the afternoon, but then we had more space on the clock today to let it come out and shine in it's own time. Our sentences, however, … [Read more...]
May Day
To answer your questions on who the smiling and international face of Vancouver is in our 'place holder' picture for the May Post on the Express Lane Blog, let me just say this: She is one of the wonderful new friends I have met in the course of working with professional people seeking cross … [Read more...]
Blog for Brilliance – another way to experience people
A testimonial came to me this week in email. Soon, hard copy evidence of my contribution as a business communication instructor for new entrepreneurs of all ages at this university will arrive. I believe commendation or consolation received in 'real' copy still rocks the soul. Don't you? The … [Read more...]
Article Content Research Creates Quality Life and Work Balance for Writer
Article marketing in this communication strategy laden world is a hot way to put across expert advice and key messages, especially online. It thrives on its own and is fertilized further via social media and the social proofs writers capture in comments and testimonials. It occupies a critical page … [Read more...]
Exorcising My Voice
It's been happening now - the out loud talking for an afternoon, an evening, and an abnormally early start (again) in the morning. Talking out my presentation in my Professional Image and Business Writing seminar, is normal when it is preparation. No. The murmuring and gesticulation as I go about … [Read more...]
Bear Necessities for Creative Productivity
To think and be productive in this past summer's stultifying heat was a challenge. I sought occasional refuge from my non-air-conditioned studio sentences and cooled my synapses at a newly opened upscale grocery store. My rent - a hot tea or ice mocha latte with soya milk at its restaurant … [Read more...]