Thoughts and Observations:

  • Excuse Me…Your Fireplace Smells Like Chicken!

    Excuse Me…Your Fireplace Smells Like Chicken!

    I would have loved to be a fly on the wall at the marketing meeting that hatched this idea. Recently I saw this item and literally did a double take.  Imagine a log you will throw in your fireplace that — as it burns — releases the scent of the Colonel’s 11 herbs and spices. Read more

  • The Customer (or NBA fan) is Always Right!

    The Customer (or NBA fan) is Always Right!

    Stephen Curry is one of the National Basketball Association’s best on the court. Apparently, he may have a future in public relations as well. A young girl named Riley — just like Steph’s own daughter by the way — recently sent him a handwritten letter about a concern she had about the attire she wished Read more

  • Food Choices That Raise An Eyebrow

    Food Choices That Raise An Eyebrow

    I like food. Much like a certain Supreme Court justice has been prone to say “I like beer.” But I must admit..some of the food choices out there are just strange enough to earn a double take…and may even convince me to push the plate away.   I’ve recently seen some of these choices online.  I’d Read more

  • A Farewell to Senator John McCain

    A Farewell to Senator John McCain

    I only hope I am as eloquent in  my final days. There’s really no subtext here.   No explication of words are needed.   The final statement of Senator John McCain speaks so well for itself. I’ve never served in the military.  I can never hope to understand..outside of being a citizen..the pride one has in his Read more

  • Lessons in Elevator Etiquette

    Lessons in Elevator Etiquette

    My wife — the lovely Karen — and I live in a high-rise apartment building.  That means elevators are essential. But there are things you need to know if you’re going to share the ride up and/or down with hundreds of other residents.  Here is our (and only our) list of the ways to conduct Read more

  • Blurred (Media) Lines

    Blurred (Media) Lines

    Many people out there have a new attitude toward the media these days. We see our President’s criticism of the “Fake News Media” nearly every day on Twitter.  I try not to let that bashing of my profession get to me.  However, I have openly wondered how we got to such a point of antagonism.  Read more