I ran across this Squidoo lens and was deeply touched. Their project is amazing. Volunteers knit cute, easy-to-make dolls that are used as packing materials for medical supplies sent to HIV clinics in Africa. The dolls are then given to children in the community, including clinic patients with AIDS, who love and cherish them. … [Read more...] about Do something amazing
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Biker Jim’s Remarkable Hot Dog Experience
I have a weakness for hot dogs, which, while embarrassing, is not nearly as embarrassing as some things I could admit to. I can see two hot dog stands from my office window. One is a generic little cart run by a generic little Russian guy. The other is Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs. Biker Jim has a big shiny grill. His logo is a grinning skull with … [Read more...] about Biker Jim’s Remarkable Hot Dog Experience
No more broccoli ice cream
There's a great temptation to keep your best writing in your back pocket when you're writing newsletter or marketing copy, especially a "freebie" bait piece intended to attract the attention of prospects. We want to withhold the best stuff--the great advice, the most carefully-chosen words--for paying customers. But your newsletters, Web site, and … [Read more...] about No more broccoli ice cream
How to tell a story
Stories lie at the core of human nature. They're as important to our humanity as language and opposable thumbs. Storytelling doesn't belong to an exclusive group of novelists and screenwriters. We all tell stories, but some of them work better than others. Persuasive stories have a long history. In the 70s, soap operas emphasizing family … [Read more...] about How to tell a story
