by Artie Isaac | Jan 21, 2009 | It happened, On Ethics
I can't remember the last time I just plain didn't show up.Today, I did it — and I did it big.A room of worthy folks, willing to hear my plea. They were counting on me for entertainment and enlightenment.And I didn't show. My calendar had the time wrong,...
by Artie Isaac | Jan 18, 2009 | On Creativity
I keep wondering what the new President would say — or type with his thumbs — if his Inaugural Address were limited to one Tweet.On Twitter, a cross between instant messaging and blogging, every message is limited to 160 characters.That's it. Communicate...
by Artie Isaac | Jan 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
Is it just me, or is everyone feeling a little cold and tired?Hey, I'm cold and tired. I'm tired of the economy and international suffering. And I'm mainly tired of being cold. (And, in my neighborhood, it's cold.) You?[cold + tired] = ?Does the...
by Artie Isaac | Jan 15, 2009 | On Creativity
Want to act?Sure you do.We need four men who can act like they just want to play poker. And two women who can act like they just want to have a good time.The show will rehearse during April (Sunday-Wednesday evenings). Curtain's up May 7-10.This is arguably the...
by Artie Isaac | Jan 9, 2009 | It happened, Living an engaged life, On Creativity
When I was 26 — having had my fill of the "entry level job" part of my career — I applied to business schools and left for my first trip abroad: three months touring Europe alone.10,000 miles in 90 days Starting in Sweden, I drove a car through 11...