Recently I was commissioned by a branding company to create the logomark for one of their clients. The company needed a new name and a logomark to reflect the new direction the company was heading. I’ve done many of these exercises in the past with clients including a major national airline, a regional convenience [...] Read more »
I went to my local Apple Store today. This time I actually had a purpose for the visit. You see, I visit the store any chance I get just for the sheer delight of it. Watch the people peruse all the nice shiny gadgets and also take photos. I love taking photos inside an [...] Read more »
Character: Choosing God when it’s tough. Ever think about what “character” is? Most of us have an idea or image that comes to mind when we talk about it. All of us work a lifetime at achieving a reputation where the world is used in a positive way. But what does it mean to [...] Read more »
No. 2-ranked St. Joseph of Metuchen take on No. 17 Seton Hall Prep in the Non-Public A semifinals. Teams chasing state championships got Friday off to prepare for twelve groups semifinal games played around the state Saturday. I got to cover this game at 11am between Seton Hall and the St. Joseph Falcons. Lucky me [...] Read more »
It was a cloudy afternoon when I took a half day off from work to watch the finals of my daughters’ track meet. After months of training and inter-school meets where my wife drove the girls to different schools, this was the moment of truth for both parents and kids. This track and field competition [...] Read more »
Not sure why I titled this ‘Ronald Visit’. Come to think of it. Ronald McDonald hasn’t really been very visible in any of McDonald’s promotions. In their collateral materials I imagine. As it has been a while since we actually set foot INSIDE the restaurant, I can’t say for sure of Ronald has completely taken [...] Read more »
Have I posted in the past how much I love my church? Well, yes I do. And you know why? Aside from the fact that my kids enjoy going there, every Sunday morning I get treated to one of the most inspired group of musical talent. And they don’t just deliver the goods, they [...] Read more »
That’s a shot from today’s lunch at Panera Bread. This is the restaurant that only last year I wouldn’t be caught dead in. I hated salad and any ‘healthy sandwhiches’. Today, members of my family are getting annoyed at me for always suggesting we go there to eat. I always get the Asian Sesame [...] Read more »
When Spring comes that usually means one thing – Spring Concert at our Middle School is right around the corner. Weeks prior to the event, our house reverberates with music from a violin and flute. The frantic rush to practice every night cannot be escaped. As any parent of Middle Schoolers whose kids are [...] Read more »
Easy, you take him aside and have a heart to heart talk. Try to get on his good side. Ask him about his hobbies and try to get some insights in his personality. They are usually very open about these kinds of discussions as they seldom socialize. Once he gets to know you too, [...] Read more »
