Monthly Archives: August 2008

Seattle’s Bumbershoot is more than just music

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Joseph

Marked by the arrival of Bumbershoot, music will invade Seattle full-force this Labor Day weekend. With artists such as T.I., Keyshia Cole, Death Cab for Cutie, to Stone Temple Pilots (the reunion!), there’s going to be quite a mix of … Continue reading →

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Using E-Newsletters to Build your Biz – Part One of Four

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Joseph

Fliers in the local coffee shop are great. Getting folks to chat about you to their friends – even better. But once you’ve got that loyal following, how do you keep them coming back? Starting an e-newsletter is a great … Continue reading →

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How to grill the perfect steak

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Joseph

With labor day fast approaching this weekend, many of us will be firing up the barbecue one last time and what better way to say goodbye to summer than with a perfect juicy steak. Steaks can vary in price from … Continue reading →

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Pole Dancing Class

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Dave

Ernest Hemingway brought the Spanish Civil War to life in “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Edward R. Murrow delivered reports on World War II. In short, every generation has had devoted men and women willing to make personal sacrifices in … Continue reading →

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Flying Lessons for Kids

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Dave

Remember being a kid and getting to go to the front of the plane? Atop the lofty perch of old age, I remember this well. And just as Friday morning garbage pickups made me want to be a garbageman, field … Continue reading →

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Top 3 Tools to Market Your Business (when you would rather be creating)

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Joseph

Myth: Professional storytellers spend all their time researching and sharing stories. Truth: Storytellers spend most of their time marketing themselves. Lesson: Just about every small business owner, regardless of discipline, is also a full-time marketer. — After attending a recent … Continue reading →

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Puppets in Portland (and now Seattle) with Penny!

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Joseph

Last week I had the unusually wonderful opportunity to reconnect with a dear family friend, Penny Walter. Unusual, because not everyone you meet is a professional puppeteer. And wonderful, because not every puppeteer you meet will break out her puppets … Continue reading →

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Best Classes – Prepare for the Olympics in London

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Joseph

Photo: shajahanmoidin | “BEIJING OLYMPICS” Are your faces glued to your television sets watching the Olympics in Beijing?  I know mine is, especially when they pretty much show it on every channel these days.  I can’t get enough of watching … Continue reading →

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Learning Natural Horsemanship, and introducing TeachStreet TV!

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Joseph

Here at TeachStreet, we really love building the website and building the community, but learning new things – that puts us over the moon! And meeting teachers who make a difference in students’ lives, being able to experience their wealth … Continue reading →

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TeachStreet TV Interview on Portland's KATU-ABC

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Dave

We taped this interview with Portland’s KATU AM Northwest a few days after launch, and it then aired several times since — mom’s so proud!

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