Joyous news!

Other Patti just called me from the hospital… her daughter just had her first baby, and Other Patti is now a grandma! It’s a girl, and weighs about 8 pounds and 14 (?) ounces. No news yet on the name. Of course, I will fill you in on everything, as soon as I can.

Spring is here.

Spring — the arrival thereof — has duly commenced here in southwest Ohio. I try never to rely solely on the weather when calculating things like the arrival of a warm season. I depend on other, surer signs: a small bout of insomnia, and a fit of cleaning. Thankfully, both signs have now occurred, and Continue reading Spring is here.

An advertising campaign that I thought I would never see.

The current state (or non-state) of the economy has brought about some surprising things. Okay, that’s an understatement. Prompting my observation is the new campaign by Saturn Motors, topped off with the catch phrase of “We’re still here!” The complete lack of enthusiasm, and lack of perceived trust on the part of the consumer, make Continue reading An advertising campaign that I thought I would never see.