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Ann Matranga replied to Jeevan Sivasubramaniam's discussion Question: How much does Steve work? in the group Ask JeevesAnn Matranga replied to Gary Palmatier's discussion Future Searching the Past in the group Ask Jeeves"don't have it - but what's the story? is the bee going to remind us that the past has a sting?"
Steve Piersanti commented on Ann Matranga's blog post The BK Annual Meeting - The Kids are Alright!"Thanks, Ann! You have contributed a great deal to BK as well, as a manuscript reviewer, customer, shareholder, and community member. We are blessed by your involvement and support.
all the best,
Steve"
Ann Matranga posted a blog postThe BK Annual Meeting - The Kids are Alright!
A number of years ago I made a small investment in BK shares, 100 shares for each grandchild. I reasoned that that BK shares would be a meaningful part of their ed funds, a good purpose - and I felt sure that the principle was safe even if we never saw much gain. I left the annual meeting last week with a happy feeling about both purpose and gain. It struck me that I was grateful for Steve P's leadership - and I gave some thought to what I meant by that. Here are a few things I came up with.…See More
Ann Matranga replied to Jeevan Sivasubramaniam's discussion The Power of Myth: We want to hear yours! in the group Ask Jeeves"This brings to mind a West African myth about the clever spider Anansi who may have been the first successful publisher. Anansi is an heroic trickster spider, noble and wise, who retrieves stories the Sky God stole from people on earth and kept in a…"
Ann Matranga replied to Jeevan Sivasubramaniam's discussion The Power of Myth: We want to hear yours! in the group Ask Jeeves"Guy writes a soupy book of short inspirational pieces to cheer you up when you feel low. Prints it himself and trucks it around to Unity Churches in the back of his old car. People love it and everybody wants a copy for their friend/aunt/mom/kid,…"
Ann Matranga replied to Jeevan Sivasubramaniam's discussion Jeeves Has A Question for You! in the group Ask Jeeves"Yes, I'm down for the meeting on 7/1 and look forward to it. And at another time soon, I have some very exciting things to share including steady progress on Austin Long-Scott's memoir - and Grace Tiscareno-Sato's too - she's…"
Ann Matranga replied to Jeevan Sivasubramaniam's discussion Jeeves Has A Question for You! in the group Ask Jeeves"I haven't read the book but I share the concern about cultural appropriation. It doesn't show up only in the form of white people using Native American practices for 'healing rituals.' It's like this country is one big ad…"
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The BK Annual Meeting - The Kids are Alright!
A number of years ago I made a small investment in BK shares, 100 shares for each grandchild. I reasoned that that BK shares would be a meaningful part of their ed funds, a good purpose - and I felt sure that the principle was safe even if we never saw much gain. I left the annual meeting last week with a happy feeling about both purpose and gain. It struck me that I was grateful for Steve P's leadership - and I gave some thought to what I meant by that. Here are a few things I came up with.… Continue
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