What have you learned lately?

Yesterday I learned what a "glulam" is.  And how to format a "gutter" in Microsoft Word.  I'd like to learn something new every day - truly learn.  Small or big.  Grow. Change.  Advance.  Improve my skill.  Specialize.

Because one day, I'd like to be a specialist at something I love.  Know all about it, everything.  Be a resource. 

If it's been a while since you've learned something new... A few interesting lectures are coming up in Seattle.  Because my dad will probably panic about my posting these, I will hereby give the disclaimer to any and all potential stalkers that I do not necessarily have any plans to attend any of these.  That said, they look cool and I really wanted to share them.  So should any of these topics tickle your fancy, please go and enjoy a free lecture. 


Historic Seattle event on Dard Hunter

Image courtesy of Pomegranate Communications [enlarge]Lawrence Kreisman of Historic Seattle will give a free lecture about his new book entitled “Dard Hunter: The Graphic Works” at 7 p.m. April 18 at Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave.

Hunter was a designer, craftsman, printer, typographer and paper maker who explored new ideas and adapted avant-garde German and Austrian Secession concepts into graphic design.
A book signing will follow the lecture, with some proceeds benefitting Historic Seattle.

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The History of Seattle Architecture
1880-2000s: Two Lectures by Professor Jeffrey Karl Ochsner
Co-sponsored by The Seattle Public Library
The two lectures will provide an overview of 130 years of Seattle's architectural history, beginning about 1880 (when the city's population was only 3500 people) and extending to the present day. The lectures will address broad architectural and urban developments, a range of building types and stylistic directions, and the major architects who shaped the architecture of the city and region. Each lecture will run about 90 minutes allowing time at the end for questions.
Jeffrey Karl Ochsner FAIA has taught at the University of Washington for over 22 years. He is the author, co-author or editor of three books and numerous articles addressing Seattle's architectural and urban history.

Professor Ochsner's books will be available for sale from Elliott Bay Book Company and he will stay after his lecture to autograph them.

Upcoming Event Dates

Saturday, April 14, 1-3pm Part I, 1880s-1930s

Saturday, April 21, 1-3pm Part II, 1940s-2000s

Location: Microsoft Auditorium, Seattle Central Library, 4th & Madison Entrance

Cost: FREE. No registration required.

Tip: These lectures are very popular. Please plan to arrive early to ensure