When something happens, you can only imagine what it was that made it so… shocking. sudden. different. rare. important. impactful. risky. noisy. silly. stupid. If you are not there, to see it and witness it first hand, you have to Read More …
The professionals told you it would be simple…but they didn’t tell you it would be that easy peasy. Like – literally 10 minutes. No prep. Easy clean up. No aftermath. Thankfully they were right – or, at least I hope Read More …
Someone can win the debate but still be wrong. Ever experience that? Just because the argument can be won, with hard facts, a compelling argument and prior precedence, does not mean that moral and societal acceptance is on the winning Read More …
Some things are out of control. Your control that is. Your ability to make things change. To turn down the volume or make it not rain. To make someone smile when they hate their job or they are totally sad. Read More …
The answer to “why”? is often, “oh, they always do that.” Deliver earlier than scheduled (which may not be a good thing.) Promise the moon, sun and stars, but not deliver (at all.) Show up late. Arrive underdressed. Come unprepared. Read More …
When they say we will tell you later… is that helpful? do they not know yet? is it a secret? have they figured it out? are they still working on it? is it a surprise? I know what I mean, Read More …
Sometimes, you want to make space… for the new things you want to buy. for the fresh stuff that is on its way. for the baby. for the child coming home again. for the parent moving in – just for Read More …
There are many opportunities for good weekends in the summer. All the summer holidays make for good buying events, eating and celebrating with family and friends. Mother’s Day Memorial Day Graduation Father’s Day Graduation parties Independence Day Plus. More parties…birthdays, Read More …
How do you want to pitch it…as being antique or old? Both can be true but one of them sort of sounds better. Similar to the option of being vintage or old. Vintage just sounds better. Cooler. More hip. And Read More …
In the environment when someone has to help themselves, you may end up with “self service minimums“. In this scenario, consider someone who actually comes to the store because the website was not clear and/or lacked some information. When they Read More …