You might recall a post where I spoofed my reaction to one of Pete’s daredevil photography techniques: he had stepped out in front of a speeding truck to get a photo. Yesterday, he received a tear sheet of the ad from the client. Here’s Pete’s version of the story behind the spoof: I keep my [...]
Archive | February, 2009
CALCULATE WHAT THE BAILOUT IS COSTING YOU
What’s it going to cost? Here’s a handy calculator so that you’ll know exactly what your family’s after tax share of the bailout stimulus spending frenzy will be: Powered by right.org You’ll probably have to click in to the post to calculate your numbers with the widget if you’re reading via an RSS reader. Pete’s [...]
A LOVE LETTER TO OUR CHILDREN ON VALENTINE’S DAY
To our darling Valentines: Years ago, Erma Bombeck wrote a little ditty to her three children, explaining why she loved each of them (oldest, middle and youngest) best. My mother kept that clipping in her wallet for years. I remember reading it and understanding that, while we kids might have thought there was a favorite, [...]
THE QUOTE EFFECT IS READY!
We were delighted to be included in Davina Haisell’s e-book project, The Quote Effect. Davina, of Shades of Crimson, has compiled a series of wonderful quotes from our favorite bloggers and formatted them into an attractive e-book for you to download. The Quote Effect is perfect for sharing and linking in your writing, on your [...]
RUSH TO JUDGEMENT? WHAT’S THE HURRY? ARE ALL HANDS ON DECK?
Warning: This post is about politics. Encouraged by vast throngs more than one of our readers, we’re going to stand on the bridge over the teeming abyss of political discourse, and have a measured conversation. We’re going to discuss, as politely and graciously as the subject permits and deserves. As always, we’re honored by and [...]
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