November 24, 2009 – 3:28 pm
The other day I was talking to someone I love.
I’ve known this person all my life. We’ve been talking quite a bit, and I’ve been trying in my own smallish, elephantish way to help him with his business.
Recently, I’ve even been a bit frustrated that he wouldn’t take me up on my offer to help [...]
November 20, 2009 – 12:11 pm
I grew up in a slightly crazy home. Friday evenings’ highlight was watching Wall Street Week, which is probably not quite the same as many people’s experience.
Most people probably watched fun stuff. Just sayin’.
So, with a nod and a bow to Louis Rukeyser, I thought it might be fun to do an “Effie’s Week in [...]
August 13, 2009 – 2:05 pm
Over the last weeks I’ve realized that I’ve been amazingly fortunate since starting my business. There have been so many people who have been mentors, advisors, or just “whisperers” giving me wonderful help and advice.
So, it’s time to give back. I’ve decided that in the next 45 days, between now and October 1, I’m going [...]
Because it’s important to have traditions, and I’ve been pretty loosey-goosey with them around here, I’m starting “Send A Friend” Sundays. It’s a time when I’ll do a little recap of the week, sometimes with a message you might want to share with others you care about. We’ll see how it goes.
OK, so as you [...]
August 7, 2009 – 11:39 am
This morning, after multiple prods and pokes from friends, I finally got myself in gear and separated from my three kids for long enough to set up a Facebook fan club group for Effie The Elephant.
Effie and I are so proud this week.
We’re officially introducing the Elephant Manifesto to the world, and most importantly, to you.
“What the heck is an Elephant Manifesto,” you ask?
That’s a really excellent question.
It is narrated by Effie (whose identity will be explained), and it talks about something that is lurking in all of our lives. [...]