Oh, Maslow’s pyramid and all that psychological think! Is there anything greater than interdependence and self-actualization? Yes, this is a rhetorical question. Right now, no. Or, better put, nothing we know of. But our culture evolves. I wonder what the future will think, looking back upon this moment, about what our perceived upper-bounds were in terms of compassion, interconnectedness, justice. I’m confident that they’ll find us amusing, perhaps with a judgmental view.
Author: Carl Setzer
A blogger blogging from just north of Seattle.
Apple music and upgrading to Yosemite
Ever since the Apple Music announcement, I’ve been eager to try it this new service. As I have a lot of Apple content, this looked like a solid win for me. And then there’s the family plan. $15/mo all we can eat streaming? Perfect!
Well, I need to update my MacBook to Yosemite for the family bit. That did not go according to plan. After sitting, stalled, at 50% complete for over 24 hours, I was worried. But a brief perusal of the internet, I was confident that a reboot would solve it. With a reasonable chance it would fry everything and I’d need to reinstall everything from the OS up. Fortunately, the reboot worked and I’m up and running.
Now I just need to figure out why icloud is not accepting my password. Always something..
Cruel Words
Fangs dripping venom
Savage bites wound deeply
Caustic moving air
Dry Thunder
Thunder’s false calling
Empty promise of rainfall
Deception’s sad rage
Summer thunder
Thunder ripples down
Drifting upon summer air
Dark clouds move eastward
A Unique Real Estate Market Observation
The end of this week, leading into the weekend, I have been barraged by a huge number of “open house” and “newly listed” marketing messages. It’s a completely subjective analysis, sure, but reinforces many of the messages I’ve been getting lately: this summer’s Puget Sound real estate market is hot.
As a seller, expect multiple offers on any reasonably priced home. (Note: strong seller’s markets do not equate to a magical “I can charge anything I want” pricing strategy.) As a buyer, be prepared for being one of many and that you might need to make offers on many homes to get in. It’s easy to get what I’ve heard called “buyer fatigue” (a great descriptor). Tenacity and realistic expectations are very helpful right now.
Anyway, just an observation. Go and enjoy the weekend!
Eternal stare
The eternal stare
Eye burning deeply within
History’s judgement
July Approaches
Warm summer winds blow
Memories of life carefree
Spring’s blossoms vanished
Modern Business, Social Media, and @Taylorswift13
Inc. has a great piece looking at Taylor Swift and her uber-successful social media dialog with Apple. I’ve been very impressed with Ms. Swift. Her savvy social media execution has helped build her into a powerful brand. This is a woman who will have a powerful impact for years to come.
The article sums up the tools she used for success in this case nicely. She maintained a respectful tone in her dialog with Apple (I’m reluctant to use any other term as she made a statement and Apple, extremely wisely, took the advice). They also look at the way she’s managed her relationship with her fans, with which I think she’s done an exceptional job. And I adore the way she’s poked fun, in a very positive way, at the media speculation and harassment that follows her.
Ms. Swift is a bright, talented and engaging woman, who I think has done an exceptional job to date managing her brand, life and business interests. There’s a lot to learn from her savvy, no matter the sector you find yourself in. And if you’re in the arts, there’s tons.
Friendships
Moments flickering
Ever so briefly shining
Glimpse living sunlight