September 2011
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Note #25107
Japan has mastered the art of alacrity.
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views from shinkansen... sendai to tokyo
kvatek:
Now that, is a Japanese sky.
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Seasonal Sojourn
Autumn begins to slowly chill the air and the mid-autumnal scent waft through gentle breezes. The Osmanthus fragrans or 金木犀 or scented orange olive tree blossoms give off their wonderful aroma. This portends the inevitable cooler temperatures and the effulgent color changing of Japan’s famous maple trees.
If you are in Japan this time of year soak up all you can of this season; heavenly...
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More excuses
A benefit of social media is to increase and lengthen interaction; a chance to share knowledge and exchange information. Why avoid the inevitable? An insignificant conversation could turn into something important. Why hide from it?
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Maybe he means it
When someone talks to you about their goals, about whether or not they’re trying to earn a lot of money or make a difference or stand out or fit in, it’s so easy to assume that they have the same worldview and goals as you do, but that they’re lying about it. We assume that if our narrative is, “I do this for the money,” that when someone says, “I do this for...
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CV
In the creative world your blog is your resume.
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One of the great folklore collectors; Stetson... →
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The search begins | Tell me your story
I am looking for story tellers (industry bloggers), and people who stand up and stand out.
Specifically looking for those who didn’t go to college or university, or went but left without a degree.
I am not looking for specific trades or industries; I am looking for outstanding people.
If you are tell me your story, and I will make sure it gets told.
If you know someone whom this...
cordwain asked: Not a question, I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your tumblr and blog. They've been sources of inspiration for me. I doubt I would have modified my espadrilles with denim patches if I hadn't seen lots of stuff you posted from Kapital.
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Osaka Field Trip →
bigblondegodzilla:
With 3 days left here in my beloved Osaka I found an awesome, artsy guidebook that purports to be “a guide for discovering the new and creative Osaka!”
It’s very well crafted and the English edition not only makes sense, it is well-written. It’s a no Engrish miracle. I’ve found so much I…
I don’t have much use for this type of book, I can keep up with the...
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Dream Job
Living by earth and sea; being able to call the weather, and the wind instinctively.
Has anyone else had aspirations since infancy, of becoming a Lighthouse Keeper?
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Mental conditioning
I am always trying to plan this ultimate trip in Japan equal to that of the “Motorcycle Diaries”; I think I am getting pretty close. Just need a photographer, an artist, and a designer to come along for the inspiration.
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lastkryptonian asked: Your Page is Amazing! So much good on one blog its ridiculous!
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White Mountaineering →
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Good story →
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before and after... restaurant rebuilt
kvatek:
in the before photo, the level of the water is visable in the photo.
in the after photos, the water level is used in the paint scheme to remember the disaster and to honor those less fortunate.
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Harder, cheaper, faster,...
Segmenting a part of your market or potential market by making your product comparative is destined for “the heap”.
Just make your product better, or the best. Everyone likes those products.
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Tell me a story...
I know you are going to tell me why your product is the best and all the work that went into it. I know you worked hard to finish it, you feel a great sense of satisfaction. I completely understand. You will give me every specification, and detail. That is all great and wonderful but…
Everyone says these things, every maker, brand, label repeats the same points over and over.
If you have...
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Over-use.
Please refrain from using the words “epic” and “amazing” to describe everything.
