The Stars
Two weeks ago, visiting New Hampshire, I saw the night sky, filled with all of the stars that exist and we just never see in urban cities…believe me, they’re there. Today, visiting the Adler Planetarium, we got a tour of Read More …
Category: general
Green Marketing
I admit that I “missed” the official Earth Day deadline to share this, but can’t help comment and admire this never seen before version of green marketing. Downtown, City of Chicago, a local green house is promoting locals to sponsor Read More …
Leave Space
Do you leave space – allowing for the unknown? Space for that last item you really need in… your luggage? a grocery or big box retailer shopping cart? the trash bag? that Tupperware® or Rubbermade® container for leftovers? Or do Read More …
The List
In stark contrast to the unknown, from yesterday’s post…the list of all the things yet to be done is really what keeps me up at night. I doubt that I am alone in this. (I wish I was, because then Read More …
Interpretation
Rules and regulations that make up the law are subject to interpretation of course. When the sign clearly says one thing, but the security guards make you do something else, I, and so many others, get agitated. More and more Read More …
Old Stuff
I love it when old stuff is refurbished, re-purposed and reused. I see an increased number of non-profit church thrift shops, Good Will stores, Impact Thrift, ReStore, by Habitat for Humanity and for profit businesses lately. These and many others Read More …
Take a Chance
There are times in a company when the owner decides that the best course of action is to take a chance on something that is risky, expensive or new. Even if it is in a box… Sometimes these things pan Read More …
Significantly
I am not sure they know what the word significantly means. At least when it comes to the weather… You can pitch whatever you want in marketing, but it doesn’t mean it’s right. A ten degree increase, when we have Read More …
Who Needs Plans
Plans, who needs plans? The best laid plans don’t always work, so sometimes it is more fun to just wing it and go the way the wind takes you. Of course, those who do plan, sometimes can’t deal with the Read More …
Front of the Room
A trained singer or public speaker often stands at the front of the room, sharing their ideas, their direction and advice for the betterment of the rest of us. She tells you to sing. You sing. She says “Good afternoon!” Read More …