Author Archives: planboy
December 27, 2010 – Words.
I love words. Words, to me, are so important–yet we treat them as if they are not. I find it odd how many times we pick words to use when communicating with others, but our lack of precision about those … Continue reading
December 26, 2010 – A note about career choice.
I’ve always said I had to be in advertising, I just couldn’t think of anything else to do. As we end 2010 – I’m thinking (I think) a bit more richly about what I’m good at, what I think I … Continue reading
December 25, 2010 – For the Christmas haul.
I’ve been thinking lately about the older I get, and the older my daughter gets…the less I need an extra suitcase to pack for Christmas. (It would typically be used to pack the new gifts in – I’d bring it … Continue reading
December 24, 2010 – 2nd “dead guy” bio.
I’ve already given away the Kurt Cobain book, today goes the John Belushi. As many of us are spending time with our loved ones tonight and tomorrow, this book serves as a reminder to cherish those you love, and make … Continue reading
December 23, 2010 – Notes on family.
Well, here we are…another holiday season. For many of us going home to be with our families, I highly recommend a good David Sedaris book. For while many of us find our families dysfunctional, David chose to channel his into … Continue reading
December 22, 2010 – A game never played.
The giving away of games continues today. I got this Cranium game a few years ago — but never had the chance to play it. It goes on the RID pile today. I loved Cranium’s corporate mission when it started, … Continue reading
December 21, 2010 – Musings on “the after.”
I miss my old home in Seattle sometimes. I especially miss the first years I lived there, from 1989-1994 — when Seattle changed from “You’re moving where?” to “Man, that’s so cool! Seattle seems so great!” Nothing defines that time … Continue reading
December 20, 2010 – Quite an operation.
The giving away of games continues today with Operation. I’ve always felt that this game is a bit of a game with no purpose. Sure, you can work to remove some of the parts of the patient – but does … Continue reading
December 19, 2010 – Your move.
Today, I start giving away games…seems appropriate since Christmas season tends to be the only time I play them. I give this game of checkers away to the RID pile today…one of these easiest RIDs I’ve done to date. Why? … Continue reading
What I got rid of today. 