Water, Water Everywhere, But Not A Drop To Drink | Weekly Report for January 10, 2025
When I saw pictures this week of water flooding inside, not outside, of the Richmond Water Treatment Plant, I was reminded of the famous line from the ancient epic poem “Rime of…
Don’t Believe the Hype | Weekly Report for November 22, 2024
Last weekend more than 108 million viewers tuned into Netflix to watch a 27-year-old Youtuber spar gently with a 58-year-old former world champion for eight 60-second rounds with 14-ounce gloves. For reference,…
The Ad Biz is Coming to Save Us | Weekly Report for July 12, 2024
Having been in the “ad biz” for three decades, I’ve learned a few things about it. Ups and downs. Ebbs and flows. Dollars and cents. Trends and fads. One thing…
Persistence vs. Perseverance | Weekly Report for February 2, 2024
As a former English major, I have a love/hate relationship with the English language. On the plus side, I love the many nuances and flexibility. We make up new words…
Knowledge and Intelligence | Weekly Report for August 4, 2023
Some people use the words “knowledge” and “intelligence” interchangeably. As a former English major, I understand that words can have the same or different meanings and sometimes that difference can be nuanced….