Monthly Archives: September 2013

B2B2C

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Skip Walter

Over the last six months, I started a research project in conjunction with a B2B accelerator, 9Mile Labs, to understand what factors lead to entrepreneurial success.  A key part of the research method was to use video ethnography to capture … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Mighty USS Missouri

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Skip Walter

One of the joys of having a home that overlooks the Puget Sound is the wide range of shipping traffic that flows through the sound. Since we are on the path for ships going to and from the Bremerton Naval … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Kolob Canyons of Zion National Park

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Skip Walter

On our drive north from Zion National Park we spotted Kolob Canyons of Zion National Park. Having a few hours of daylight left, we turned into the park and started a steep climb out of the flat lands. As we … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Patterns Surround Me

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Skip Walter

My good friend and colleague David Socha introduced me to his habit of taking “patterns” photos. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. On my good days, I am on the hunt for interesting patterns. Here are a few of … Continue reading →

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Both/And or Either/Or?

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Skip Walter

“If you only have a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.” Abraham Maslow As good left brained analytics trained by Western “education systems,” many of us technical folks believe that there is one right answer to … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Angels Landing and Walter’s Wiggles

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Skip Walter

We’d heard so much about Angels Landing from our daughter Elizabeth and her dissertation research professor, Paul Dassonville. We decided to spend a second day at Zion National Park in order to ascend what looked to be a comfortable hiking … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Seafair, Blue Angels and Hydros

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Skip Walter

Seafair is a wonderful tradition in Seattle to spend several weeks honoring the Navy for their service and entertaining us with the unlimited hydroplane races. For four days (two days of practice), we get to enjoy the Blue Angels zooming … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Zion National Park

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Skip Walter

For those who only spend time in Seattle in the summer months, it is hard to imagine how dreary the winter and spring months can be with constant gray and drizzle. The wet cold goes all the way to the … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Labyrinth Growing

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Skip Walter

Patrick Reuter of Dominio IV wines has a long held dream of one day planting a vineyard in the shape of a labyrinth. Not just to produce a fine wine from the field blend, but a place to come walk … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Dominio IV Winery

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Skip Walter

You meet the best, most creative people in the wine industry. And you meet great families that surround these fine wine growers. One of the best is Patrick Reuter of Dominio IV winery. Along with being a fine wine maker, … Continue reading →

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