Archives for 2012
City of Innovation in a Discriminating State
I read in the local paper recently that Raleigh, North Carolina's state capital, wants to brand itself as a "city of innovation" or some such thing. I think branding must start with who you are, followed by whom you aspire to be. There are times when your current brand and your … [Read more...] about City of Innovation in a Discriminating State
Frozen Planet in a Glass – 5:00 Fridays
I get some pretty cool opportunities thanks to this little blog of mine. Earlier this week I got to participate in a chat with Vanessa Berlowitz, series producer of Frozen Planet. Vanessa spent two and a half years in the North Pole and South Pole filming the most adorable of … [Read more...] about Frozen Planet in a Glass – 5:00 Fridays
Listerine Oral Care Challenge Opened My Eyes
Bird and Deal happily bounced to the bathroom to brush their teeth these last few weeks. They took the Listerine Oral Care Challenge seriously, and nudged me and Mac Daddy to remember to swish everyday. We are traveling this spring, and both boys are very concerned about which … [Read more...] about Listerine Oral Care Challenge Opened My Eyes
Happy Anniversary, Mac Daddy! – Wordless Wednesday
Gay Marriage Doesn’t Threaten My Marriage
Tomorrow Mac Daddy and I will celebrate our twelfth wedding anniversary. We got married in Key West on a sunny, hot day in the gardens of the Audubon House. Pastor Ken, a retired Navy chaplain conducted the ceremony, and we wrote our own vows. It was simple and touching and … [Read more...] about Gay Marriage Doesn’t Threaten My Marriage
Whales and Penguins and Polar Bears, Oh My! – Discovery and the BBC’s Frozen Planet
We used to watch Planet Earth on our old behemoth television that made everyone look grainy and pockmarked. We always commented how much better Planet Earth would be in HD. It took Wisconsin going to the Rose Bowl and the Packers going to the Super Bowl to give Mac Daddy the … [Read more...] about Whales and Penguins and Polar Bears, Oh My! – Discovery and the BBC’s Frozen Planet