“The Art of Gathering” by Priya Parker: My Review
When I first experienced the author Priya Parker and her husband Anan Giridharadas at the virtual SXSW Festival in March
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A Woman of Valour: My Tribute to the Irrepressible Judy Benton
Professor Joe Goldblatt The sun was brightly shining upon my friend David Benton’s azure blue swimming pool as he led
Read moreLook, But Do Not Touch!
I am desperate for a cuddle. I am so desperate that last night I had a dream of meeting a
Read moreDictionary of Event Studies, Event Management and Event Tourism Published
In 1996 I co – edited the first ever International Dictionary of Event Management (John Wiley & Sons, Inc) with
Read moreAustralasian Special Events Celebrates 20 Years of Chronicling Live Events
Professor Joe Goldblatt In 1996 the people of Australia were jubilant over having won the right to host the 2000
Read moreMe vs We: The Battle for the Soul of Scotland
Professor Joe Goldblatt As I witnessed the awkward, uncomfortable, unseemly and always riveting images of a former Scottish First Minister
Read moreDealing with Hospitality During a Pandemic
Professor Joe Goldblatt As a small boy I remember my parents playing cards at our kitchen table. My head barely
Read moreA New Angel for Scottish Independence: My Appreciation for David McKim
Professor Joe Goldblatt I often referred to my friend David McKim as the “Scottish independence cat with nine lives”. During
Read moreIt’s Not Over Until… My Appreciation for Writer, Artist & Raconteur Bill Morgan
Professor Joe Goldblatt In many families there is a close friend whose good humour, talent and kindness illuminates their lives
Read moreMy Childhood Friend, the Man in the Iron Lung, and Why We Must Remember: My Article in The Scotsman
https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/covid-polio-generation-knows-how-important-vaccines-are-just-ask-man-iron-lung-professor-joe-goldblatt-3131423
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