Pasadena

Pasadena Vroman’s Event – Coming Home

I am proud to have been born and raised in Pasadena, California, USA. I was born in February of 1948, went to school at St. Elizabeth in neighboring Altadena, John Marshall Junior High, and of course Pasadena High School. Go Bulldogs!! I ended up leaving in 1966 to attend University of San Diego, and then to UCLA, where I eventually obtained two degrees, a BA in Psychology and a PhD. in Education. But my point here is that I’m thrilled to be coming back to my old home town on next Tuesday, July 6 for a book signing at Vroman’s book store, which has been there as an outstanding independent book store to sign and discuss my latest book Connecting: Beyond the Name Tag about personal and business networking. It has very special meaning to me that the event will be in Pasadena, and at Vroman’s I did a signing there in 1995 for my last book on sales entitled Sell Yourself. My late parents and sister Barbara were at that signing. It is fifteen years later and many experiences later. I hope to draw a diverse group of people who can meet each other. Everyone is welcome, and it is a free event. Believe Publishing is providing wine and Middle Eastern appetizers. A big part of the fun for me is not knowing who or how many people will show up. I hope whoever is reading this feels welcome and motivated to show up, because showing up is really the essence of my message. It is 4th of July weekend, and it really shouldn’t end on Monday, but extend through the event at Vroman’s. See you there.

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Pasadena Tales – Browsing at Vroman’s

I was born and raised in Pasadena, California.  My mom used to love going to the local bookstore Vroman’s to browse. That was the first time I heard the word browse.  I asked her what it meant, and she described an activity of leisurely and pleasurable walking through an appealing store.  Mom loved to read, and shared that wonderful passion with me.  Vroman’s was and remains a landmark in the lovely city of  Pasadena in Southern California.  It is without a doubt my first choice of where I want to do a presentation and book signing.  Well, a gentleman named Mike Farmer, who I know through networking, has arranged such an event for me in July.  On Tuesday, July 6 at 7 p.m.  I will be doing a presentation and signing there.  I am thrilled about it, and really want my Pasadena pals to join me for the celebration.  I am proud to be from Pasadena.  It is a diverse town (more so than when I was younger), charming, and has character.  I hope that this event brings together a diverse group of Pasadena folks and others.  Details of the event will be following, but if you plan in advance, mark your calendar and plan to be there.

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