What’s the story?

by | Nov 15, 2018 | Harriet Cohen

Every time I say that I am reminded of the song from Bye Bye Birdie; What’s the story morning glory what’s the word hummingbird?  Ok, so I am a little strange sometimes. I do a lot of work with WEV (women’s economic ventures www.wevonline.org) and no it isn’t just for...

What if….

by | Nov 15, 2018 | Harriet Cohen

Have you ever sat down with a child and imagined what if?   It’s amazing all the fun things you can create.  I remember a science simulation program where the kids could create any animal they wanted but if it had wings it had to be aerodynamically correct. Oops, that...

What I learned

by | Nov 15, 2018 | Harriet Cohen

Like you I have had enough of all the ads and everything else related to the elections but I also learned something by watching the players. First, there has to be a strategy and that has to be related to your target audience.  Obama knew the race would be close and...

What I learned from TV

by | Nov 15, 2018 | Harriet Cohen

I was reading the listings for the new season and several thoughts came to mind.  How many shows are remakes?  There is an old adage in fashion, that says if you wore it the 1st time around don’t wear it the 2nd time it appears; so, too, TV shows.   Who is the...

What does quality mean?

by | Nov 15, 2018 | Harriet Cohen

I have to buy a washing machine; after almost 30 years, my Maytag died.  In doing my shopping research I have learned a lot. Maytag was bought by Whirlpool and they no longer put the emphasis on the inner workings but on the bells and whistles that they think...