We love a good simile and metaphor down here in the South. We truly have comparing down to an art here in the South. There is nothing quite like a southern saying. We will make up the most creative, lovingly harsh sayings. Let’s explore one of my favorite southern clever sayings. Here in Texas, weContinue reading “Big Hat, No Cattle”
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A Nod to Culture
July 22nd is National Hammock Day! The hammock is a wonderful, relaxing contribution from my Central American culture. Hammocks originate in the indigenous cultures of North, Central, and Latin America and can be traced back about 1,000 years ago. Growing up, we specifically had twine and cord hammocks in our home, made in the motherland,Continue reading “A Nod to Culture”
Red, White, and Blue
Happy July 4th! It is Independence Day in the good ol’ U. S. of A! I hope you are having a great July 4th and were able to celebrate over the weekend! As I wrote in my blog, Labor Day: How Marketing Misses the Mark, “this federal holiday is not about a sale or aContinue reading “Red, White, and Blue”
Work From Home
National Work from Home Day is coming up on June 30. Many of us feel like experts about this “new normal” of working from home. Some of us may have risen to the challenge of managing our work and our home life simultaneously, and some may be ready to go back to the office full-time.Continue reading “Work From Home”
He is A Founder
Father’s Day is coming up on June 19! There is so much I could say about my father. Anyone who knows us, knows I inherited a lot of his characteristics. He taught me how to be curious in business, in philosophy, in theology, in languages, and in life. In honor of Father’s Day, I thoughtContinue reading “He is A Founder”
Stocking Up
Hurricane season just officially started on June 1 and will end on November 30. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, I have experienced a handful of tropical storms and hurricanes in my lifetime. I have vivid memories of storm clouds rolling in, parents picking up their kids early at school to avoid flooding, and emptyContinue reading “Stocking Up”
Memorial Day
Today is Memorial Day. We honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. And yet, the next big sale that you don’t want to miss is everywhere. It seems that every meaningful holiday and observance is hijacked by businesses who would rather make aContinue reading “Memorial Day”
Marketing Birthdays
I have always had a complex relationship with my birthday. I am turning twenty-seven in a few days. My mind goes in and out of many languages and accents and I just made the connection that numbers that I can very easily slip in to a conversation are the age I first became more comfortableContinue reading “Marketing Birthdays”
The Power of Family
While it’s not a public holiday, International Family Day celebrates the importance of families and cultures around the world. The theme set by the United Nations General Assembly for 2022 is “Families and Urbanization” in order to raise awareness about the importance of family-friendly urban policies. I found this theme very interesting as it highlightsContinue reading “The Power of Family”
Mother’s Day
I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day! There is nothing like the love of a mother who gives of her heart to her family and loved ones. As I wrote in Family Ties, “family is the first source of all with which you are endued.” Our mothers are our first example of what aContinue reading “Mother’s Day”
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