The story behind what’s that word goes back ten years. Since 2014, I’ve been privileged to explore New York City one or two weeks a year. My wife has been a delegate and then a trustee on the board of a NFP with offices in NYC. I, along with several others, call ourselves plus ones. [...]
Here are 10 fun facts about fish. Do you fish? Do you covet the return of summer, plan your vacations around fishing trips, and have more than a small investment in fishing gear? If you answered yes to all three, you probably know a thing or two about your quarry. Would you like to test [...]
It was the eighth day of a ten-day excursion into the Southwest. My wife and I were meandering our way towards Phoenix for a flight back to Indianapolis. We overnighted in Flagstaff, Arizona, staying in one of those roadside inns named by putting an adjective in front of their function, like Well-Being Motel or Amenity [...]
Maybe instead of 10 fun facts about Indianapolis I should’ve titled this post 10 odd and unusual things you might not know about Indy. Don’t get me wrong, I love Indianapolis. It's my home. My two daughters and four grandchildren live in Florida. They wonder why I'm not living near them in paradise. As much [...]
It's time for my top ten signs of Spring. This week ushered in the official first day of Spring. I know because it's clearly marked on my calendar. Looking outside gives me no clue — it's cold, and it might snow. Such is Spring in Indiana. As Mark Twain said, "In the Spring, I have [...]
Editor's note: While editing this post from Mr. Clark, I searched for a hyperlink to "The Scanabilty Filter – A New Way to Write." I didn't find one because there is no such thing, and this post is illogical. You can be certain the writer's tongue was held to his cheek throughout the entire post. Content marketing [...]
So, what was the worst Christmas gift you ever received? Let me begin by saying I'm not ungrateful for gifts. It's the thought that counts, right? However, this list could have been titled "What Were They Thinking?" I gathered this list from friends and former co-workers. I couldn't make this up. *The names have been [...]
So, should humor be used in marketing? Yes, it should be used but be careful. Using humor in marketing can help a brand connect with an audience by showing a human side. You can use humor in marketing to grab attention, engage an audience, and create interest. However, it can also backfire when used inappropriately. [...]
The phrase "Keep the change" has been around for decades, but where did this phrase come from? Some say it originated in the early 20th century when coins were more valuable, and it was common to tip with a silver dollar. The idea was that if your bill came to $4.50 and you gave the [...]
When I was a child, steak night was a family tradition as far back as I can remember. My family moved from Anderson to Connersville, IN, when I was four. My dad was the produce manager at the Standard Grocery store in Anderson. He accepted a promotion as manager of the Connersville store. My younger [...]
