Category Archives: relocation

Yes, I had a guy in a blue van duplicate a key. No, I haven’t lost my mind.

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

Today I had a guy in a van make a key. I love supporting small business. I think this teeters on micro enterprise.At the corner of C. Andersen Hans and Presidente Masaryk I always see a blue van. It’s small … Continue reading →

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Christmas In Mexico: Three Kings Day

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

This is not a typo. We’ve been back here exactly three days only to learn: (1) it’s still Christmas in Mexico, and (2) amazing but true, it’s time for another holiday. As a marketer, I have to ask myself, “What … Continue reading →

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Time Is The Longest Distance

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

“Time is the longest distance between two places.” ― Tennessee Williams, The Glass Menagerie I can’t believe that we just landed in Minneapolis on Monday night. I think I have slept for exactly five hours since we deplaned! We have … Continue reading →

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Christmas In Mexico: The Aguinaldo

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

In Mexico, Christmas is expensive. In the US, tipping is optional and gifting is selective. It’s discretionary even. Not here. It’s the law. At Christmastime, all Mexican employees receive an aguinaldo or Christmas bonus. In fact, every employee is legally … Continue reading →

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