Monthly Archives: December 2011
Stupid Holiday Car Commercials, Part 3
I could hardly believe it. This morning when I turned on the TV the very first thing on was that stupid, annoying Audi commercial. I thought it had been retired, but there it was again. Only this time it had … Continue reading
Filed under Advertising, Human Behavior
2011 Top 20 Grouches vs. Top 20 Purrs
Top 20 Grouches Losing my director-level position and being unemployed for the first time in 20 years in a dismal job market My sister Janet losing her glamorous Hollywood job 6 weeks after me Jeff’s scary February car accident on an icy treacherous stretch of road in … Continue reading
The Worst Thrift Store in America … Perhaps
It may be a bit of a stretch to declare that Community Thrift Store in East Dundee, Ill. is the worst thrift store in America – I haven’t shopped at all of them! But I have patronized no less than 200 thrift/resale stores in states … Continue reading
Filed under Human Behavior, Shopping, Thrift and Resale Stores
Whaaaat was He/She Thinking – Fact Stranger than Fiction
In a professional capacity, I have been privy to eye and head injury statistics over the last 10 years. During the time period that I was researching and promoting injury prevention, reality shows arose like Jackass, Scarred, and World of Stupid, as well as video … Continue reading
Filed under Health and Medicine, Human Behavior
Stupid Holiday Car Commercials, Part 2
First of all, it’s going on 3 days since I’ve seen that HORRIBLE Audi car commercial which seemed to play endlessly no matter what channel I watched. I have a new most hated tv commercial, and once again it’s for a … Continue reading
Filed under Advertising
The Way Toys Were – Ode to the Sears Wish Book
Every fall, just after Halloween, I begged my mom to order the Sears Wish Book. I spent hours poring over the book, making a list of the toys I wanted most. My parents always let me pick out one really … Continue reading
Filed under Human Behavior, Shopping
Mom’s Fall in the Big Apple Reawakens My Passion for Injury Prevention
It can be very disheartening when your parents age and are subjected to declining health. One of the most common health concerns among seniors is falling, and alas, this has happened far too many times to my dear mom. Having launched many PR/media … Continue reading
Filed under Health and Medicine, Human Behavior
