tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post2879814531144377157..comments2023-10-06T04:46:41.176-04:00Comments on KATHRYN MAGENDIE: Minding the Front of the Building . . .Kathryn Magendiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-4806936676130809652011-01-13T11:33:01.724-05:002011-01-13T11:33:01.724-05:00I know exactly how you feel. I thought the exact ...I know exactly how you feel. I thought the exact same things as you when a new little bakery opened up near my home. It is still just struggling alon.<br /><br />Maybe you could write a letter to the business telling them what it is that keeps you from coming in. It might inspire them to change the color of the building or who knows.....~JarieLyn~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-63322088330860294622011-01-12T10:16:51.577-05:002011-01-12T10:16:51.577-05:00Food for thought in this post-so much I may need t...Food for thought in this post-so much I may need to save some for supper : )<br /><br />Funny how a little icecream place could make you think uh?tipperhttp://www.blindpigandtheacorn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-38976299282970248282011-01-11T17:16:59.570-05:002011-01-11T17:16:59.570-05:00Good post and it got me thinking how it relates to...Good post and it got me thinking how it relates to my line of work. At my school we have a few plasma screens scattered around the building to communicate notices for our students and one of my gazillions of tasks is to keep them updated with the latest news.<br /><br />For about a couple of years or so, my routine involved spending a number of hours at times meticulously designing eye-catching displays that would appeal to the students without ever getting any idea what the students made of them. <br /><br />One day, a new boss came in with a fresh set of eyes and suggested conducting a survey to get student feedback on everything we do for them. <br /><br />To cut the meandering long story short the verdict was – sometimes simplicity is key – plus it freed me to be more efficient and allowed me room to do many other things around the buildings for the pupils and the ever-so demanding teachers.t i mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15027305881770494179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-53244762312277481552011-01-09T18:18:04.295-05:002011-01-09T18:18:04.295-05:00Oh yes -- not unlike writing. (Vampires! No, a zo...Oh yes -- not unlike writing. (Vampires! No, a zombie . . . with a talking dog...yeah, that's the ticket! And a pirate!)Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-78566314059524733132011-01-09T17:22:38.303-05:002011-01-09T17:22:38.303-05:00When we try to please everyone we end up pleasing ...When we try to please everyone we end up pleasing no one. Great thoughts.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-44912546758968690462011-01-09T14:50:51.731-05:002011-01-09T14:50:51.731-05:00Actually this is profound in so many ways. When de...Actually this is profound in so many ways. When dealing with business a lot of it has to do with our loyalty to brand name recognition, especially when it comes to food. You're right the "we buy gold" signage doesn't do them any favors. And the unlimited talk was kind of off putting to imagine because I like to be served, indulge in brief friendly chit-chat, but then I want to be left alone, more or less. <br /><br />Now I need to take this as an analogy and apply it to my own life. I love this!Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-64668044118438571272011-01-08T13:32:32.033-05:002011-01-08T13:32:32.033-05:00I love this. It makes me think that sometimes peop...I love this. It makes me think that sometimes people try too hard and in the process end up with a mish-mash that no one finds appealing. I think it also illustrates the need for feedback - I wonder if this couple has ever asked anyone why they're not coming into the shop. And I agree with your point - what grabs one person (like some tourists in the summer) may repel someone else (like locals). Maybe they're being as successful as they want.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-42219062521092527942011-01-07T23:50:31.931-05:002011-01-07T23:50:31.931-05:00I'm thinking this means figure out what your p...I'm thinking this means figure out what your passion is and go for it, wholeheartedly. We don't have to be the hot dog stand, gold buyer, sandwich maker, convenience shop, delivery service all rolled up in one. We just need to be the best [pick your best thing] we can be. :) Still - I love your image of them inside dreaming up what's next! I'd love to read a post about your peek inside if you ever go.demeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11750466778454023591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-57637551118414814952011-01-07T20:52:21.904-05:002011-01-07T20:52:21.904-05:00Down here in South Loosiana, outward appearances d...Down here in South Loosiana, outward appearances don't seem to matter as much as what's going on inside of a place. If the food or music is good, the word will get around and that is what draws people in. But curb appeal is a plus and is what attracts the tourists. So both are important aspects of a successful business.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846051579802335412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-10394581006082965022011-01-07T15:25:12.803-05:002011-01-07T15:25:12.803-05:00Sounds like a good lesson in 'how to be true t...Sounds like a good lesson in 'how to be true to yourself, first and foremost'...Jinksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686101468214361004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-15361382143341105832011-01-07T13:34:18.157-05:002011-01-07T13:34:18.157-05:00A perfect metaphor! For those in the midst of it, ...A perfect metaphor! For those in the midst of it, it's all about today, work and energy. Only when we step outside, we see another picture. We do need to step outside; better yet, ask those who don't know us, what they see.<br /><br />Kathryn, you have stumbled on a great premise to shout out to the world.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-5127721323473867242011-01-07T12:55:45.875-05:002011-01-07T12:55:45.875-05:00The 'we buy gold' sign would put me off to...The 'we buy gold' sign would put me off too. It's just far too different from the other things they do: old bits of gold don't seem to sit well with food. Handling bits of old gold doesn't suggest the level of hygiene I would require in a cafe. It jars. Also, there's an implication that they aren't confident about their food, they're not doing it because they love it but because they want to make money, or to be their own boss, or for some other reason that isn't making and serving ice-cream and hot chocolate.<br /><br />I came across a quotation from Banksy the other day (in his book <i>Wall and Peace</i>) which was something like: 'don't do it for fame, fame is a by product of being good at what you do. You don't go to a restaurant because you need a sh**' You can, of course, substitute fame for a number of different things without losing the message.Erylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008344023000459577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-76472949936993246052011-01-07T11:46:46.933-05:002011-01-07T11:46:46.933-05:00As the realtor says, curb appeal
Cover on a book....As the realtor says, curb appeal<br /><br />Cover on a book.... curb appeal<br /><br />Head lines draw reader in or chase off<br /><br />Sounds like your are already looking at marketing your next collection of words or maybe looking to head off to the gold field and do some panning.john bordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202096303366476728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-83310929352888855602011-01-07T11:18:14.905-05:002011-01-07T11:18:14.905-05:00Hey Kathryn- it sounds like they need a crit group...Hey Kathryn- it sounds like they need a crit group! I think that's the reasons writers love their crit partners- we may not want to know that the Gold sign is giving the wrong impression, but we need to hear it. thanks for the reminder-KellyKelly Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324622421797199560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-3737426922419207932011-01-07T10:57:49.459-05:002011-01-07T10:57:49.459-05:00Oh yeah, definitely a lesson there, and one I just...Oh yeah, definitely a lesson there, and one I just learned, I might add. :)Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-79392727660719438512011-01-07T10:47:37.717-05:002011-01-07T10:47:37.717-05:00Oooo, that is interesting! There was an old run do...Oooo, that is interesting! There was an old run down restaurant near our home that no one went to. We were daring and young and took the risk. The food was excellent. When they moved to a nicer building, they became so popular, they expanded. They have four restaurant locations now. They just had to tweak a little. Great lesson there Kat. Makes me think. =)Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-88650854362169550072011-01-07T09:27:47.719-05:002011-01-07T09:27:47.719-05:00I guess for me it means give places/people a fair ...I guess for me it means give places/people a fair shake. Don't judge on outward appearances only. :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-15045942142897975992011-01-07T09:20:24.792-05:002011-01-07T09:20:24.792-05:00I think I'm guilty of this sometimes, especial...I think I'm guilty of this sometimes, especially with my new found love of collage/artistic stuffs. I keep adding this and that..."Oh, another goo-gah would look so purty and shiny right here, oh, and a feather and a few buttons!" LOL. Self-editing is hard when you're muddling around trying hard (too hard?) to make something attractive, when shoulda just used the Less is More rule. :)<br /><br />Hugs & misses ya!Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-13779298837647246642011-01-07T08:54:18.468-05:002011-01-07T08:54:18.468-05:00What a thought-provoking post! I can totally see ...What a thought-provoking post! I can totally see how that relates to writing...especially during the revisions/critiquing phase. It reminds me of a children's book, Arthur Writes a Story, by Marc Brown. Arthur, who wants to write the perfect story that everyone will like, keeps throwing in everyone else's story ideas and by the end, it's a fine mess. But his original story idea is best and succeeds. (Sorry, the librarian in me kicked in.) I enjoyed your post very much, Kat!Stacy Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06173884527586018375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173191469938389438.post-55661674085789343212011-01-07T08:45:00.756-05:002011-01-07T08:45:00.756-05:00Good good thoughts here. I have seen places this w...Good good thoughts here. I have seen places this way and we can apply it to our own lives. For me it means don't try so hard, be yourself.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.com