Vacation, All I Ever Wanted
For me, working from my home office increases productivity. I don’t have to spend hours commuting. I don’t have the temptation of office socializing to distract me. I can take a break and go for a walk...
View ArticleHow to Get Your Job Printed on Time
First and foremost, forever and ever, get it tattooed on your forearm; If there’s a holiday ANYTIME near when you want your job printed, add a week to your turnaround. Printers work crazy hours,...
View ArticleHow to Get Your Job Printed on Time, Part 2
Remember that the salesman’s job is to get you in the door, but it’s the production artists and the pressmen who are going to get you out on time. Ask for the moon and until that purchase order is in...
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Sometimes, a Pipe is Just a Pipe
Meeting on the Mound Last night, my friend, Cathie, invited me and my son to join her and her daughter for the Sox vs. Jays game at Fenway. We had amazing seats, first base line, 7th row, you could...
View ArticleUnicorn Chaser, Anyone?
Well, we’ve had a lot of fun these past few days, it’s been mentally exhausting inspiring so much discussion. I cannot imagine being a real public figure with people commenting on my every decision and...
View ArticleSocial Media Disease
I spent the weekend helping to set up the Facebook page and the Twitter account for the Ukulele Union of Boston. They have a big event coming up on July 28th, a Ukulele Melee at the deCordova Sculpture...
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After the Rain
Mass Ave, After the Rain The Clouds Clearing Yesterday afternoon it poured. I was at the Lexington Farmer’s Market and the skies just opened. I think I spent at least $30 more than I planned because in...
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People Can Be Tools
As it is Tuesday, I was wondering what kind of tool I could post about. I haven’t bought any terribly useful apps lately and my tech toy budget is nil. But a tool is simply something useful, so today’s...
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Cribbage, and Marathons, and Clown Shoes, Oh My!
Beer, stickers, coasters, and tattoos, just add ice! I’m catching up with my email after a painful tooth extraction and I found a note from my friend, Michael, who ran the Boston Marathon for the...
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I Hate to Nickel and Dime You
What do you do with those gift cards from Amex, Visa, and MasterCard when they get down to a couple of dollars? You can’t use them on iTunes. It’s silly to buy packs of gum, or cans of soda with a gift...
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