The Eleven, September, 2013
sunflowers 2013
Sunflower Patch 2013
Moving Time! 
Hello, and welcome to this month's The Eleven, my monthly e-letter.
 
Have you ever had a destination in mind but had to complete many tasks before you could get there? That's how this edition of the 11 has been for me. Whew, and I'm there and ready to write!!!!  First, the news.
 
Yes, after 3 years of happy clamming I'm going to take my show on the road and relocate to ... Southeast Portlandia. Yes, I know, you were possibly expecting something a little more exotic, but actually, living in SE Portlandia is pretty frigging awesome, and I can't wait to get there. I left Burning Man this year partly to get a head start on the moving process, cause I'm so jazzed! I'll be over in the Division/44th/Stumptown/Village Merchants section of town - the house has a great porch and I'll be living with two women I've known for a good long time. I'm looking forward to a quieter neighborhood and closer proximity to work and and and!  
 
And, doesn't it seem like life is speeding up a bit, lately? Between Syria, Climate Change, the R's bringing us to the brink of not having a government budget, and traffic speeds increasing (at least that's my sense) it just feels like the pace is quickening. Which is why it's great that this calming site exists :) Go ahead, take a minute or two :)
shoes post burn 2013
shoes post burn
In fact, this has been my lesson from Burning Man this year - which if anyone who can help is listening - WAS WAY WAY WAY TOO LOUD.  We take some of the most intelligent people on Earth; bring them to an incredibly beautiful part of the world; fill that space with amazing art; and then drown everyone in a sound mush that is so abrasive that I don't think I'll ever go back again. My 13th year was so loud that I think my system has been completely overloaded and I'm having a very hard re-entry. What?  And, if you're interested in links to pictures/videos, let me know - I have a great list, because of course, this was also the best year ever. Yeah, it's like that out there...
 
One of my favorite parts of this year's Burn was actually our SideBurn - time spent with friends at Summer Lake Hot Springs in Paisley, Oregon. 
 
I'm finally finding work that I am passionate about - teaching social media and email marketing to small biz people. If that's you or someone you know I have a bunch of classes (mostly free) coming up - look to the right. I'd love you to refer me to people, thanks!
 
I hope your life is full of love, laughter, surprises, dance, magic and lots of touch. If you haven't seen the video on touch put out by my friends, please have a look. Make sure you get plenty of hugs, rest, healthy food and I'll speak with you soon,
 
With gratitude for life's abundance,

Albert Kaufman

Upcoming Events

 

Facebook for small businesses - You Can Do It!

Come learn how to promote your small business via Facebook - I'll help you take out the frustration and add in the fun! - Monday, Sepember 23rd, 9am-12pm - $30

1823 NE 13th Avenue

 

The Power of Email Marketing

Monday October 14, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Free 

This information-packed seminar will demonstrate how email marketing can really help drive business success.

Holladay Park Church of God

 

Getting Started with Email Marketing

Tuesday November 12, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Free 

This is a guided discussion about how email marketing works and how to get up and running.

Holladay Park Church of God

Sarah
Sarah is my favorite comedian
todays' soundtrack brought to you by my new friend, Spencer. He gifted me with a collection of dance hits from the 70s - got me shaking my head while writing this, Keep on Truckin! yeah!  
Albert and Sunflowers 2013
The sunflowers are doing well this Summer - click on the pic to learn more about my sunflower project


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