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Signs, Signs and More Signs – What’s With all the Signs?
At first, there were election signs all over the place. And now, after Hurricane Sandy, you can’t go a block without seeing solicitation lawn signs offering everything from floor tiling and excavation to sheetrock specialists and painters. These businesses seem to be printing up signs and strategically placing them on...
Shhhhh… It’s a Secret Pinterest Page!
News in the social media world comes from Pinterest when they announced that they have secret boards. This means that if you have a board with pins, you can keep it private so that no one else can see. Private boards can stay a secret or they can be shared. There...
Did You See the Tropicana “Worst Morning Ever” Campaign?
The other day I was riding the “S” train from 42nd Street/Grand Central to Times Square in Manhattan. As I waited for the train to come into the station, I noticed a yellow banana colored train approaching. It was bright yellow! When the doors opened, I walked onto the train....
When the Lights Went Out after Hurricane Sandy…
You don't realize how lucky we are to have electricity, Internet, heat and hot water, until it's gone. The other day, my husband, son and I drove from our hotel room in Woodbury to Lido Beach to clean up the rest of the ruined items in our home. My husband...
My Experience in Long Beach, NY After Hurricane Sandy…
Like millions of other people, I was glued to the television when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and I watched the relief efforts with horror as people were trapped in their homes and relief workers tried desperately to get them out. As you know, so many people lost their belongings,...
On Playing Golf with the Three “B’s”
Last Saturday, I played golf with Brian (my husband), Bob and Bill (two guys I never met). I felt a little out of place wishing my name was Barbara or Betty but I managed being the only “H” in the crowd. We were at Eisenhower Park on the Blue course....
Wendy’s Got a Logo Makeover?
Have you noticed how logo design evolves? Some brands stick with a design for decades, while others adapt frequently to reflect changing trends. Logo evolution is a fascinating part of maintaining brand identity, and companies like Apple, Shell, and Wendy’s offer great examples of how modern logo design can be...
Not Just Another Long Island Greek Restaurant…
I was sitting with my son in Pete's Pitaria Restaurant in Island Park. My son was doing his AP Euro homework (btw, this course just doesn't let up with the work) and I was sitting watching Leo, the owner, and his staff running around the back making falafels, gyros and...
Thank You Mulberry For Having British Manners!
More than a month ago, I posted a blog about my bag purchase in London and how after two months the bag looked like it had been through "war." Mulberry, the bag company, saw my post and reached out. They asked me to send photos of the bag and kept...