It's the gift that keeps on giving - the heartwarming ads that are released this time of year, particularly by British retailers. The ads have been a staple of my blog since the beginning, and this year will be no different. My plan is to share several Christmas ads over the next few weeks, one … Continue reading It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – for Christmas Commercials
Is This My Chance to Finally Be Charismatic?
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article by Ray Smith, in face-to-face meetings, physical charisma often goes a long way in helping someone get noticed and advance in their career. More reserved or shy types are often at a disadvantage. But physical charisma can be more challenging to replicate online—creating a potentially different pecking … Continue reading Is This My Chance to Finally Be Charismatic?
Music Monday: the Best National Football League Fight Song
My son and I are watching the Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles football game, and admittedly we were not too optimistic going in. Yet somehow the Eagles managed to score a touchdown at the end of the first half, and they are only losing by a score of 14-6. And the best part of an … Continue reading Music Monday: the Best National Football League Fight Song
I’m glad I didn’t bet money on who I thought did it!
And I’m sure my wife, our youngest son, a neighbor, and a random jogger are as well. We just watched the finale of HBO’s wonderful whodunit, The Undoing. The Undoing Is a six-part murder mystery starring Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, and Donald Sutherland that totally captivated our family and apparently many others around the country. … Continue reading I’m glad I didn’t bet money on who I thought did it!
Should I blame my vegan diet for my broken wrists?
A new research study was just published that suggests that vegans are more prone to bone fractures as compared to people who eat fish or meat. The study was based on data from nearly 55,000 people – of which nearly 2,000 were vegans – and found those not eating meat or fish were 43% more … Continue reading Should I blame my vegan diet for my broken wrists?
Get Your Hand Santa-tizer Ready for the Big Guy
Will he be wearing a mask? Will he be using hand sanitizer as he goes from house to house? Will he have to quarantine himself before he starts his journey? Will he have to get a special exemption to be able to fly? I’m sure parents are getting a whole new set of questions about … Continue reading Get Your Hand Santa-tizer Ready for the Big Guy
Thanksgiving Fun Facts: TV Dinners and Mr. Potato Head
In a strange coincidence, I heard two origin stories today, both related to the Thanksgiving holiday. The first has to do with a comment my oldest son made about the creation of TV dinners. According to the most widely accepted account, a Swanson salesman named Gerry Thomas conceived the company’s frozen dinners in late 1953 … Continue reading Thanksgiving Fun Facts: TV Dinners and Mr. Potato Head
Oxford Dictionary’s Word(s) of the Year
Every year since 2004, Oxford Dictionary has announced its choice for Word of the Year. According to Wikipedia, the Word of the Year need not have been coined within the past twelve months but it does need to have become prominent or notable during that time. There is no guarantee that the Word of the … Continue reading Oxford Dictionary’s Word(s) of the Year
Little kids shouldn’t have a monopoly on laughing
In this week’s Pinkcast, Dan looks at the lack of humor in our life as we get older. Research has shown that there are many benefits to humor and laughter but the problem is there’s not much laughter in the world of business. The chart above shows laughter dropping off just about the time we … Continue reading Little kids shouldn’t have a monopoly on laughing
Music Monday: Songs for Thanksgiving
It’s Thanksgiving week and what better way to celebrate Music Monday than by sharing a couple of Thanksgiving related songs. First a little humor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkmpd3Xp2GM And this Johnny Cash classic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egIB7tYW80M Happy Thanksgiving week!
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