February 29 was declared a day when women could propose to men (made famous by cartoonist Al Capp in 1937 as Sadie Hawkins Day) back when that was a big deal. Such a concept is gratefully no longer relevant. But in that spirit, it is a nice idea to give ourselves permission to reach out with … [Read more...]
Why I Watch TV
February 21, 2008 By 9 Comments
As a cultural returnee to the USA, I found TV a very useful way to catch up. These days it's hard to use that as an excuse but TV is still fresh enough to me to be interesting. I usually watch TV in background while getting computer-based work done. If I am fully watching TV, I want it to be … [Read more...]
Children See Children Do
February 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Management tips come in many forms. I was struck by the positive or negative influence of our actions in this well executed PSA film. I received this link from my executive colleague in Japan, Guy Aelvoet (former COO Disney Japan) who now resides in sunny South of France. Guy fills my in-box … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Winter Apparel and Accessory Trade Shows
February 15, 2008 By 3 Comments
Just wrapped up a booth at Accessories The Show in Vegas at the Venetian. We enjoyed a good show for Singelringen but word in the booths was that none of the concurrent shows were as busy as usual. A long series of trade shows for retailers beginning in January in NYC possibly led to overload. With … [Read more...]
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
February 14, 2008 By 2 Comments
I will be in the Singelringen booth at Accessories, The Show in Las Vegas greeting everyone with a "Happy Valentine's Day." I will be distributing as many hugs as possible. Please let me wish all of you a Happy Valentine's Day and express my most sincere appreciation for coming to my blog. Please … [Read more...]
No Global Definition of Valentines Day
February 7, 2008 By 10 Comments
You may not realize that February 14th is not celebrated universally in the same way. My friend on Twitter Shashi Bellamkonda explains that he had not even heard of Valentines Day before he arrived in America 11 years ago. In Japan, February 14th has been successfully commercialized as the day … [Read more...]
Linda Sherman
February 5, 2008 By 6 Comments
In Japan, I founded an organization called Women on Top. This blog is an extension of that perspective. Although I will often refer to important men in my life, I was happily single from 23 to 44 and I am very capable of taking care of myself. I admire powerful women and enjoy their company. I … [Read more...]
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