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The Real Reason I Dislike Social Media
I do social media for a living, and not just in the cheeky sense where I’m admitting—with a wink and a grin—that I use it
Exposing the Birthday Party Industrial Complex
Two of my children went to friends’ birthday parties last weekend. My 6-year-old daughter joined a friend at a trampoline park, while my 8-year-old son
Ant-Man: A Tiny Lesson From a Tiny Superhero
So, the new trailer for Marvel’s newest superhero movie, Ant-Man, has just arrived on YouTube. And with 4 million views and climbing fast at the time of
Furious Is Fast in Its Second Lap
Sure, maybe it slowed a little in its second week. But there’s still no stopping Furious 7. Vin Diesel’s supercharged action flick lost nearly 60%
Yeezus and Me
Kanye West has never been known for his modesty. The talented rapper, perhaps as well known for his awards-ceremony interruptions as for his considerable artistry,
Superior Minded Dove
A few years ago I hit you with a short blog about a new Dove ad that wasn’t really so much a commercial as a
All the Hits, All the Time?
Our beloved Subaru Outback gave up the ghost a couple of weeks ago. And after much discussion about replacing it, my wife and I decided
A Country Chat With Garth Brooks
On March 27, the first part of my two-part blog on Garth Brooks appeared here. Today, I’d like to give you a behind-the-scenes look into the
Furious 7 Speeds to Victory
It wasn’t exactly a shocker that Furious 7, the latest chapter in the durable Fast and Furious franchise, took the checkered flag this weekend. But
Ad and A.D. Add Up to a Big Easter on TV
About 3.7 million people tuned in to watch Bill O’Reilly’s Killing Jesus on the National Geographic Channel last Sunday—the most ever to watch a show
Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology
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