No matter how many times it happens, it never ceases to amaze me what homebuilder sales associates say when you enter their model home or sales office. “So what brings you out here today?” The last time I was asked that question, I answered, “My car.” Yes,...
I did it again. While I pride myself on being aware of others’ objectives in my practice as a marketing strategist, I again had a peri-senior moment in my personal life. A few weeks ago, it was the prejudgment of someone making a decision I...
I was at a restaurant a couple of weeks ago, and the server mentioned he was attending the Bucs game the next day. “I’ll be the one by the pirate ship in my Dallas Cowboys jersey,” he said. While I tried to diplomatically let him down that...
I still miss the real buttons on my Blackberry Curve, and I fail to see the point of Snapchat if you are beyond college years. While in D.C., I almost had to visit the emergency room due to repeated near-miss head-ons with unaware texters. I...
Jeb Bush walked into Starbucks last Monday morning without pretension. No entourage, no security detail. So what did I love about the moment where I walked up to Jeb, firmly shook his hand and told him I knew he wanted a picture with me? (Yes, I...
I was hoping this year would be different. But, my gut was telling me it would likely be the same. As I opened the envelope from one of my beloved non-profits, I see the same heading: INVOICE. Yes, I had just been the fortunate recipient of an invoice to...
I would have thought someone was embellishing had it not happened directly to me. Yes, my beloved Publix shocked me with what I call “Interrupted Customer Service.” Here’s how it happened: It was a normal busy Sunday afternoon. I was checking out when all of sudden,...
For those who live in the Tampa area, you saw something this morning that was like a new ray of sunshine. Actually, it WAS a ray of sunshine. For the past few weeks, Tampa has been hit repeatedly with downpours, flooding and an overall soppy...
It was one of those, “You had to see it to believe it moments.” The man was holding the head of a seal carcass. It gets even more astonishing, but let me provide the background story. I’m on vacation, walking with my SO along the beautiful...
My family reunion isn’t your typical 400 extended family members who haven’t seen or spoken to each other since the last one. Our family reunion is an annual gathering of what I consider my immediate family—my mom, my siblings and their spouses, my boyfriend and me, 12...