Category Archives: The Water Cooler

Staff related stuff that happens around the office.

The Funnies

Posted on October 29, 2008 by brian

Why do people leave our email list? Whenever someone unsubscribes, we ask them to tell us why. Not because we’re upset, but because we’d genuinely like to know—perhaps they can offer us tips on how to improve. But sometimes—sometimes you … Continue reading →

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Just a Poem

Posted on March 8, 2008 by brian

Although I wrote this for a class at NSA, it really has nothing to do with any classes. When I was in Pompeii, I could see over the broken fences and iron bars, I could see some special mosaics and … Continue reading →

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All Together Again

Posted on March 5, 2008 by brian

It’s good to be back. It’s even better to be missed. I love my job and I love working at Anselm House. I spent the first hour sitting in the comfy chairs in our reception area waiting for someone to … Continue reading →

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Top Reasons for Buying a Book

Posted on February 12, 2008 by brian

Last year Publishers Weekly (the trade magazine of the publishing industry) published the results of a survey which asked readers what factors motivated them to buy a book. They could select any number of options. Here are the top eight … Continue reading →

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A Graphic Welcome

Posted on January 30, 2008 by brian

When you have someone like Rachel Hoffmann working in your office, it seems quite pathetic to haul out the colored markers and butcher paper to make a sign. I returned from a brief trip out of the country on a … Continue reading →

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