Author Archives: Scott Smith
Job Creator
I never envisioned a future where I would live in a house where pots were never dirtied, but I was certain that I would one day achieve a “paperless” newspaper. I longed for that time, when I could reduce my clutter … Continue reading
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