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Ann Matranga
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Ann Matranga replied to Jeevan Sivasubramaniam's discussion Question: How much does Steve work? in the group Ask Jeeves
"BK friends, has anybody noticed the same thing about Jeevan? You stay up until midnight to finish an overdue review and you send it in at 12:01 a.m. and go to bed. The next morning, there's a cheery note from J stamp 12:03 a.m. to say thank…"
Jul 19, 2010
Ann 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?"
Jul 19, 2010
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"
Jul 17, 2010
Ann Matranga posted a blog post

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.…See More
Jul 15, 2010
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…"
Jun 20, 2010
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Jun 20, 2010
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,…"
Jun 19, 2010
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…"
Jun 12, 2010
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…"
Jun 12, 2010
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Jun 12, 2010
Ann Matranga is now a member of Berrett-Koehler Community
May 7, 2010

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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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