Anatomy of a TV ad 2: Hardheaded

If you enjoyed the previous Anatomy of a TV ad: Train Danger (click here to read it) you'll likely enjoy this one as well. This TV ad was...

Anatomy of a TV ad: Train Danger

The complexities of putting together a TV ad are both challenging and fun. Some are simple, others are not. To be honest...those are our...

A, B, T, R, Z, E, U........why not?

Say your alphabet in your head. Does it follow the same exact pattern as you learned when a child? Why is that? The alphabet doesn't...

Never park in the same space twice

Do you always park in the same parking spot at work? When asked about the ability to be creative, I often consult with the concept of the...

Watch the words you say (and post)

A quote I saw recently stated, "the human tongue is a beast that few can master. It strains constantly to break out of its cage, and if...

Why aren't you fishing in the rain?

Yesterday, during a late summer hard rain, I announced to the family, "I'm going fishing." The slow head turns and blank stares confirmed...

Too grown for toys? Think again.

You're grown now. Unless you have kids or grandkids, the toy section of the department store or amazon.com has long been forgotten. Don't...

how many knots?

You've likely heard that a boat or ship is traveling at X 'knots' per hour. But have you ever stopped to wonder what 'knots' are?...

He looked up, hesitated, then said...

I almost didn't write this blog because it again referenced The Peabody Hotel in Memphis. The previous blog regarding Mr. Lansky also...

He handed me his card...I had no idea.

A couple of decades ago, while visiting Memphis, I stopped into Lansky's at The Peabody. Lansky's, if you're not aware, is one of...

Have an outdoor grill? Because Henry had a garbage problem.

When making the Model T, Henry Ford's production left lots of scrap wood. His wood mills, in preparing the wood, also had mountains of...

The family heirloom met with a tragic ending.

Recently I saw these busted remains of a chair that had apparently fallen from someone's moving trailer. There it was, lying in pieces by...

Why is your vacuum cleaner so loud?

Were you aware that vacuum cleaners can be designed to be super quiet? They can be...but they don't....here's why.

The Kalynn Principle......against all odds.

While coaching Little League baseball, there was one youngster on our team who played according to his own set of rules...

My first professional marketing pitch, at age 13.

"Have any samples today?" Overhearing that question sparked an idea.

yes, it's a blog

(BUT THose are THOUGHTS RIGHT?)