Monday, August 15, 2011

To Make A Smoke

Packaging can be informative, and should be so, because it surrounds us by the hundreds of thousands. It also should distinguish itself from all of the others, for the same reason. And sometimes it does. It also should be attractive. There might be some smudge in this field, but I confess, it could be a personal thing. Then, does it cover well or tell what’s inside? Does the flag cover the cargo? I incline to say no, not very often. Take the dutch masters cigars for instance. Rembrandt’s time was a practically non-tobacco-era. Cigars weren’t around yet. Pipes were. I sense a smoke screen here.


Wednesday, August 10, 2011

The Homely Smell Of Security

If there’s one hell of a burglar alarm doing its job very nicely, it has to be man’s best friend, the dog. But there are days, kneeling down and working on another dog urine odor removal, one should wish Fluffy didn’t have to pee that much, if ever at all. That pungent smell has to be tackled as soon as possible, as if it was a burglary. To prevent both, surprisingly simple and affordable ideas work best. But be patient and loving to the guilty one. And I don’t mean the burglar.


The Looks In The Lobby

The natural urge to distinguish oneself doesn’t stop for a door. Even behind those that require outfits that are fully written down. Think of the army camps and hospitals. Dress codes always have been around. And always will, because it serves a reason. Nonetheless, it makes me smile to see someone who made himself slightly different. Next time when you’re in a hospital, or any of those places full of lab coats and other dull looking uniforms, waiting for whatever the reason might be, try to spot the one who’s different. It makes your waiting a bit shorter.


Monday, August 1, 2011

To Strike Off On Sales

With sales in town, a girl’s eyes get even bigger than they usually are. Not that long ago this happened a few times each year. Not entirely a mission impossible to stay tuned with your bank account. With the continuous sales online like on http://www.redenvelopecoupons.com/ it might get a different story. Eye to eye to that many bargains, to get knuckled down isn’t really far fetched. Being prepared like in the old days might be the best trick of the trade. Only strike when you see what you’re really after.