Happy National Coffee Day! Yes, that’s right, a day devoted to America’s favorite morning (noon and night) pick me up. What better way to acknowledge this holiday devoted to caffeine than by inviting someone to join you for a cup? Let’s CELEBRATE! Instead of celebrating “coffee” the noun only, we should also celebrate “coffee” the […]
Month: September 2015
Renewal
In my tradition, this is the New Year. A time of introspection, a time to ask forgiveness for transgressions we knowingly or unknowingly committed against others, a time to move forward. With that in mind, during holiday services I read a beautiful, medieval poem called Ya-Aleh (a Hebrew word meaning “rise”) which is the lead […]
Join Me! Communication Through Design
Why do some customers wait in line for 24 hours to buy the latest version of a certain high tech device? Why is the prospect of visiting certain business storefronts so exciting, while patronizing other retailers feels like punishment? How do certain companies and public venues create an atmosphere that encourages customers to visit frequently […]