Category Archives: business

The conversation I wish we could have

Posted on December 22, 2011 by owner

It’s been a fairly long day here.   There’s seasonal sickness, the day job, the stress of the impending ‘joyous holiday’ [seriously...those joyous folks weren't buying gifts and managing relatives], we tacked on a doctor’s visit and then, 3 days … Continue reading →

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Permit us to make your life easier

Posted on June 6, 2011 by owner

With apologies to Sally Struthers, Do you like one stop clearing houses for massive amounts of information?  Sure, we all do. Would you like to help create one that’ll make YOUR life easier? I know, you’re probably saying, “Pish Posh, … Continue reading →

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Aww jeez, he’s back

Posted on May 31, 2011 by owner

I’m out and about, on my way to my favorite roasted nut vendor with my co-worker, we’ll call him Bob since it’s his name, and I saw him. The man in the black coat. Now for most folks, the man … Continue reading →

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I really hope this isn’t a trend

Posted on May 22, 2011 by owner

I had my first show of the year today, stArt on the Street: Spring Edition.  We’ll call it Start for short because it was a long day and that’s really all I want to type, but you get the idea. … Continue reading →

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An argument for empowering your employees

Posted on May 16, 2011 by owner

My car was due for an oil change, so I took it over to Jiffy Lube.  This is one of those businesses that’s a hit or miss experience depending on how busy they are, who runs it, etc.  For example … Continue reading →

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Psst, hey kid, wanna advertise your business?

Posted on May 14, 2011 by owner

I’m walking along and this guy sidles up to me and says, ‘hey kid, need to advertise your web business?” Now I’m no country bumpkin, I know to be wary, but I was intrigued.  He was suspiciously devoid of the … Continue reading →

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RIP Munkin Arts LLC, long live Munkin Arts

Posted on May 11, 2011 by owner

In case you haven’t heard, we’ve (and by we I mean…well, me) got some changes going on around here.   Munkin Arts LLC is no more as of 5/10/11, but is reborn as the sole proprietorship, Munkin Arts.    Same … Continue reading →

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The joys of the glass biz

Posted on May 5, 2011 by owner

Fire! Danger! Beautiful pieces of artwork! Sure, that’s the outside bit that we convey to people, that we work with the primitive forces of nature to bring you a pretty or useful something or another, but have you ever looked … Continue reading →

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A product review: The Schick Hydro 5 razor

Posted on January 30, 2011 by owner

I’m one of those guys who flat out dislikes shaving.   It’s one of those things that I’d just rather not do, particularly since it reminds me that the hair on my face grows well while the hair on my … Continue reading →

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Too good not to share

Posted on January 3, 2011 by owner

I don’t often find pictures of my glass pictured in other places, but one of my chess sets turned up in the Worcester Living “Fun Finds” section recently. Have a look, I’m in the Bella Luce Art Cafe section. Fun … Continue reading →

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