Posted On: October 31, 2025
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I recommend carving out some time with family & friends every late October to bring pumpkins to life. Who knew these orange orbs had so much personality hiding inside?
According to the National Retail Federation,…
Posted On: October 27, 2025
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The Ran-Ham bowling alley decorates with hundreds of dollars that customers contribute. But around the country, most people are dealing with a severe shortage of bucks.
You hear the news every day. Talking Heads say…
Posted On: July 10, 2025
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This poor little bird is both bored and scared. It just got kicked out of the nest and doesn’t yet have the wings or funds to go hang out at the mall with the other…
Posted On: December 20, 2024
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Christmas in my world shrinks every year, including the present pile, as family passes on or ventures afar. But the memories live on, and a little color and light still help make the dark season…
Posted On: November 19, 2024
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Bored? Burned-out? Over-booked? Give yourself a daily BreakAway and try something new TODAY!
These days, there’s always news about BreakAways. Here are a few that have been grabbing some eyeballs of late…
30 Days to…
Posted On: June 6, 2024
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This post features some thunderous rants. But know that there’s usually a rainbow—or two—at the end of the storm.
Apple iPad ad blows it
UNPLUGGING. That’s where it’s at…I write from my MacBook Pro while…
Posted On: October 24, 2022
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“Welcome…We expect you to…We will not tolerate…”
Today’s post dips into many of the topics we’ve been wading in of late: Advertising, wordsmithing, photographic messages, escapism, cultural chaos, and of course, travel. Please dive in…
Posted On: October 11, 2022
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Bye-bye dressy-ness; the post-pandemic workplace dress code has gone decidedly informal.
High heels go the way of the necktie
According to Bloomberg, heading back to the office after the pandy BreakAway has inspired a lot…
Posted On: August 29, 2022
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Magazines, once thriving lifestyle and status tools, are now headed toward extinction.
Welcome to Marketing Monday (MM), our periodic dive into all things design, branding, advertising, wily wordsmithing, and more. Your site host (one Kirk…
Posted On: October 1, 2021
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Nut Goodies have been a coveted, regional treat forever. But as a beer? Did not see that coming!
You’d have to be living under a vineyard to not be aware of the craft beer revolution…
