Author Archives: Scott Smith
Windy Smitty
As the weather warms up, I can’t help but reflect on a decision I made in my past. At an age when I felt invincible. If nothing else, let my story serve as a reminder on the importance of bicycle safety. … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycle safety, Chicago, Michael Douglas, Solstice, Summer
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Wishing You a Safe and Joyous Black Friday Eve
I have no plans to shop on Thanksgiving Day, or Friday, nor do I want anybody to work on Thanksgiving Day. However, I find that the outrage over some retailers’ decisions to be open on Thanksgiving Day more than a … Continue reading
This Is Not My Beautiful Job…
I am a recovering mad man. I managed the art and design studio of the Chicago office of the venerable ad agency J. Walter Thompson from 1996 until 1999. I was involved in every new-business pitch. And while the requests for each … Continue reading
The Sun Never Sets On The British Empire (nor on Grand Rapids)
In principle, I have no problem with year-round schooling. However, I live in an area (west Michigan) where daylight doesn’t surrender easily. Grand Rapids, Michigan is near the western edge of the Eastern Time zone. This is what 9:15 looks … Continue reading