In the Future …
Everything will be cliche.
Sayings / Slogans
Hell is High Standards
Think about it.
Two Sayings
I’m not sure what these mean. They must have meant something when I emailed to myself for later posting. Now they’re puzzles to ponder: Out sick on account of epiphany. My arrogance is the only thing that saves me from you! What if playgrounds had mood swings that changed color with your mood?
Trapped by Beliefs
We are. Believe the wrong thing, it controls, shapes, colors, ruins your whole life. Even the lives of others. The question is: Are any beliefs good? Maybe the ones that keep us going. Even if untrue, or, better word, uncertain. Testament to faith. ? But ultimately beliefs are dangerous. At least more dangerous than we Read More …
Bumper Sticker Sequel: “Blame Yourself, Too”
Actually, the more I think about it, maybe this is better. After all, it’s dishonest to pretend rogues and scoundrels and pseudo-angels don’t muck up our lives. Still, that doesn’t take you and me off the hook.
Bumper Sticker: Blame Yourself
Mobile provocation: “Blame Yourself” on a bumper sticker. No offense intended, though. Not saying hate yourself or beat yourself up. Just let’s stop being two-faced. Can’t take credit for successes and blame others for our failures. Besides, what good does blaming others do? If you figure out how to fix other people (or me), please let me know. So Read More …
Circular Reasons
The only thing wrong with you is that you think there’s something wrong with you. I know they’d like me if only I’d stop worrying about people liking me. If can just stop trying not to try, I’ll find enlightenment.
Persuasion in a Nutshell
By themselves, logical statements don’t persuade. And neither do examples or metaphors. But put all three together, especially if the statements are short and memorable, and maybe you have a three-part formula for making a little magic happen. Jesus told parables, and his ideas sure caught on. He had some snappy sound-bites, too, like “He who shall save Read More …
‘Simple premise, simple promise’
That’s my new guidepost as I refine some board and card games I’ve designed. For an idea to succeed, it has to be simple enough to immediately grasp. And not just grasp the concept, but what it offers the user/player/buyer. It’s OK if complications ensue. Take Monopoly. A game of buying and selling real estate. Promises you’ll Read More …
Baby Talk Brand-Name Generator
Ever notice how many current and once-popular brands sound like baby talk or nonsense? Google. Barbie. Madonna. Sudoku. Bambi. Yahoo. Howdy Doody. Coca-Cola. Pokemon. Pop-Eye. Wham-O. Oreo. Goobers. iPod. eBay. Frisbee. Gumby. ABBA. Barbra. Pizza. The Doobie Brothers. Dydie Diapers. Tutti frutti. The Bee Gees. BVDs. Jeep. Fuji. Hula Hoop. Uma. Oprah. Subaru. OK I’m exaggerating, but simple nonsense is (a) simple, (b) Read More …
Name for Giant Hogweed Treatment
Yes, there’s a noxious plant called Giant Hogweed. Better at popping out itchy blisters than poison ivy, supposedly. Can even cause blindness, some sites say. It’s cropping up in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, other states, and Canada. (Shot this photo of it outside Bancroft, Ontario.) Here’s my idea: Whoever develops an ointment to prevent or treat Read More …
Talk Yourself Into It: Motivational Speeches for All Situations
It’s a book. Or a website. Or both. Too chicken to propose? Or ask for a raise? Or ride a roller coaster? This collection has a speech for you. Thinking of getting a divorce? Quitting a job? Jumping off a bridge? There are talks to talk you out of things, too. In other cases, you face Read More …
Bumper Sticker: This Mind Intentionally Left Blank
Saw a page marked “This page intentionally left blank” in a brochure, and thought of the Zen-like message “This mind intentionally left blank.” Thought it might make a good bumper sticker. A Web search, of course, reveals it’s been whispered into the empty minds of other souls as well.