I began my blog about 2 years ago (1 June 2010).  I did so for a few reasons.  The first reason was to meet as many people as I could, to explain things as I see them, and share my knowledge.  It’s the curse of being an ex-academic; one who teaches, researches, publishes, and engages in discussions with knowledge-seeking folks.

The second reason was to afford my friends a respite.  Up until I really started my blog, it would not be unusual for them to received three, four, five six articles a day- with highlights, comments, and diatribes, keeping them advised of issues I felt they needed to understand- and solve with me.  (I still send my clients these kind of notes- but they want and expect them- it’s part of the the service we provide and for which they pay.)  Now, my friends may only receive one or two notes a day.

The third reason was to engage new people- literally.  To demonstrate to  folks the capabilities folks at Adjuvancy have that could be placed at your disposal (you, the reader).  Whether you need to grow your business, to harness more creativity and productivity from your staff, to insure that your bottom line is a greater percentage of your gross revenue (which includes the taxes you pay), to solve a specific problem in operations (manufacturing or distribution, included), to develop a new product or design… These are things we do for our clients each and every day- and we would love to include you in that universe.  (Check out our website- please-  to see what we can provide you.)

What I didn’t count on was meeting new friends.  Ones with whom I “speak” at least twice a week.  And, that’s what this particular blog post is about.  One of those people.  Lisa Brandel, self-termed “Widow Lady”.

Lisa used to write a blog– which is how I met her.  I read her plaints, her loves, her thoughts- and we began communicating.  And, became friends.  Don’t fret- she hasn’t stopped writing, she just shares her thoughts (along with a poster or two of pithy verbiage) on Facebook now.  Posting to one of the seven groups of friends I have developed.  My Blogworld, moderated by Govind Joshi.

Not only does Lisa write, but she is an artist.  One who shares her art to help make this world a better place.  (OK, now you know what we really have in common.)  You can even help these causes by buying some of her- and her fellow artists- doors or prints.  The Doors of Encouragement project.  You can help make this world a better place- and enjoy some glorious art at the same time.

Oh, and thank you, Lisa.  Very much.  For this glorious piece of art, that is among my other pieces, with love and pride in my home.

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