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Month: July 2012

By Clanmother Posted on July 24, 2012July 9, 2013

The Gruen Effect

I went to the mall this weekend, like many others across the continent.  But this time it was different.  I knew about the Gruen Effect, thanks to my new-found friend, … Continue reading The Gruen Effect

Categories: Architechs, Cheap: High Cost of Discount Culture, Cities, Ellen Ruppel Shell, Victor Gruen, ViennaTags: Discount Culture, Ellen Ruppel Shell, Shopping, Shopping Malls, Victor Gruen, Vienna
By Clanmother Posted on July 15, 2012July 9, 2013

Wanamaker and the Price Tag

John Wanamaker lived in a previous century, but his legacy continues to guide our shopping style and attitudes.  And if my instincts are correct, he will continue to exert power … Continue reading Wanamaker and the Price Tag

Categories: Cheap: High Cost of Discount Culture, Ellen Ruppel ShellTags: Ellen Ruppel Shell, John Wanamaker, Shopping, Wanamakers
By Clanmother Posted on July 8, 2012July 8, 2012

A Poet’s Story

Story-telling is the signature of humanity.  And the very best stories of all come from our poets.  John Edward Masefield was a consummate story-teller.  Born in Ledbury in Herefordshire, England … Continue reading A Poet’s Story

Categories: John Masefield, PoetsTags: John Masefield, Poets, Sea Fever

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