Author: alkassner
On any given day, I can be found drinking coffee in my favorite shops while people-watching in Kalispell, Montana. However, the art of writing is first in a line of my many interests. My genres of choice are poetry and short fiction. I also enjoy hiking, biking, watching movies and the occasional game night with friends. “Interneting” and “facebooking” with long distance internet “sisters” and family are activities that I also find enjoyable.
My current writing goals include a compilation of an anthology of poetry and short stories entitled “Twice the Tornado”, plus a historical fictional novel based on the life of a Bitterroot Valley, Montana pioneer woman.
Currently, living in the Flathead Valley of Montana, I am in a close relationship with my best friend and help care for our family of four dogs and two cats. Surrounded by rivers, trees and mountains, I find plenty of inspiration for writing topics. Living in close proximity to Glacier National Park, I am able to form interesting characters from the many tourists passing through. I guess I could say that I have chosen the perfect time and place to return to my writing career.
“What in the world am I doing?”
I ask myself this question after receiving five rejection notices today; notices that I received because I submitted gazillions of resumes and
applications and cover letters. (Slight exaggeration) Those of you at the
unemployment offices and temp services know what I mean; late nights spent
tweaking resumes for one jo; a little twist for another.
After years of staying home, working with museums and attending meetings;
after a hip replacement and two knee surgeries, I made the decision to look for
a job. Little did I know how much work goes into finding work. I read the job
boards, research employment on the net, and visit the job service office.
My greatest challenge while job hunting is exaggeration. I worry that
I speak too highly of myself. I, also, wonder if I exaggerate my skills. I have the education and a few years of experience, but I have not used many skills for many years. Do I still ‘gots’ it?
Good fortune smiled on me at the dinner hour tonight, I accepted a
position working at a very classy local magazine. The boss is taking a chance
on me; that my learning curve climbs quickly, and that I will live up to my
exaggerations.
So, now, here turns another chapter; made of phrases and actions,
paragraphs and possibilities.
Shoulders back, eyes forward.
Learninng the Business of Horses
“Learning faster than your competitors is the only sustainable competitive advantage in an environment of rapid change and innovation” – Arie De Geus
I jumped into a new job last week. Well, I didn’t exactly jump. I contemplated a
job for many months; filling out the required information on applications,
writing and rewriting resumes, and interviewing with prospective employers. One
thing about it all, I talked with folks who were dedicated and knowledgeable.
To minimize a potentially long story, I met Natalie and “The Rocky Mountain Rider Magazine.” I fell in love with the idea of working and learning about the business of horses. Needless to say, I am working for Natalie and my learning curve has trudged uphill for more than two weeks. I feel confident that the learning curve will continue for the full length of my employment. I look forward to it.
For the next few weeks, I will explore the equine law and economy.
Everything I know or don’t know will be flagrantly on display for any curious reader.
With the economic crisis effecting businesses of the world, it’s easy to get discouraged. Equine hobbyists and specialists have already cut back expenses, diversified income, and creatively rearranged lives to keep the horse businesses afloat.
This is where I begin, sharing my research and my thoughts.
Blog at you later, Andie
Exploring the Small Things 