January 15, 2010 In Uncategorized

What’s The Big Friggin’ Deal?

I was recently having drinks with a one of those people who has come into my life as a complete pleasant surprise. One of those who would’ve thought we’d get along so well people. I love these kinds of surprises. They are the best. No wonder why we agreed how much we both loved the movie American Beauty. He reminded me of the couch line:

Carolyn Burnham: “This is a $4000 sofa, upholstered in Italian silk. It’s not just a couch.”
Lester burnham: (Shouts) “It’s just a couch!”
What a great line in a most excellent movie. 
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January 14, 2010 In Uncategorized

New Dad’s That Are Too Cute

I swear I do not pay rent at Starbucks. I do however like to work away hidden in the corner quite a bit. (It sure beats sitting in my office!) As I sit here this morning, a couple walks in with a TEENY new baby. After they settled and got their drinks the Dad picked up the baby to feed him a bottle and as the little boy is eating away the Dad is rocking back and forth talking to him:

“This is Starbucks buddy, you are going to learn very quickly to really love this place.” It was absolutely adorable and would make for quite the commercial. Talk about starting brand loyalty at a young age!
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January 12, 2010 In Uncategorized

Step Away From The Ho-Hos And Video Games Kids

I saw this program a bit ago and thought it sounded pretty fantastic. The NFL isn’t just over-paying athletes and entertaining us, they’re encouraging kids to get at least 60 minutes of exercise a day too. Check out NFL PLAY 60, a campaign to get kids healthy and active by going outside to play. I’m a big fan of programs like this and say hats off to the NFL for creating one of them. I’m wondering though, what happened to that simple and automatic get off the bus after school, rush inside the house, change into grass-stained torn jeans (AKA “play clothes”) and run around with your siblings and neighbors until dark. When did kids stop playing kick-ball for 4 hours straight in their play clothes?

Wow, I am so 1987.
Kids these days have the President and NFL stars telling them to get up and out. Ooooh, so fancy and big time. When I was a kid it was my Mom who was the one with the consistent line yelling something like; “Get your butt outside and go play until I call you for dinner!” 
Wouldn’t it be so fun if we were done with work everyday by 2 or 3pm and we got to go play until dark? 
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January 11, 2010 In Uncategorized

Dear Anonymous,

Thanks for posting a comment in regards to my eff-boming and throwing in an eff-bomb of your own. It’s a splendid treat for me when people post comments here. 

You said you “wish you had the balls to live by some of those f*cks.” Well, even though you posted anonymously, you actually posted which indicates to me you probably in fact have those balls- you just haven’t found them to the extent you need to yet. It’s Ok. You’ll know when it’s time. I have a feeling it’s soon for you. It’s all so much easier than we think. The fear stops us. See the reality is that when you ask yourself; What’s the worst that could happen? Chances are the “worst” isn’t even be that bad. 
Pigs can fly, recessions can happen, life will ebb and flow and the world is always changing. One thing that will always remain the same is that if you’re honest and live true, are considerate and simply try- the people who are good for you will stick around. The ones who run away? Yeah- you didn’t need them anyway.
Thanks again for posting. Keep them coming. I’m more than happy to lend an ear if you ever need one again. Good luck!
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