Tag: ideas

June 5, 2016

What Did I Learn at the Glass Expo in Seattle?

A ton. Met many really nice glass shop owners and managers. Everyone is busy here. Backlogs are increasing and many shops said they were not taking any more work this year. A year ago, who would have believed this? The seminars were great and every speaker left their audience with great ideas and plans. It was well-worth the time of those who came to the […]

April 12, 2016

“For 2 Cents Plain”

“For 2 Cents Plain” is a book by Harry Goldin. This book describes his life growing up on the lower east side of Manhattan, where his family moved to in 1905 when Harry was three years old. Two cents was the cost of a glass of Seltzer at the drug store near his apartment. He would work odd jobs, and finally his mom gave him two cents […]