Category: Ramblings

Most eCommerce stores load up their item pages with features that are designed to engage the shopper and hopefully get them to click “add to cart” and proceed to the checkout. But not every shopper responds to the same order inducing features in the same way. Product reviews may get… Read More "Poll: What eCommerce store item page features are most important to you as a shopper?"

I was watching television the other night when a show came on about the 80’s. Having grown up in the decade that brought us Michael Jackson, E.T. and the personal computer, the show brought back a lot of memories. Like Jane Fonda in leg warmers. It got me thinking about… Read More "“Leg Warmers & Web Design.” Or, “A Fresh Look at The Curmudgeon.”"

There have been plenty of “wow” moments this week in the news. The rioting in Egypt and Obama taking the credit for Mubarak agreeing to step down. The harsh storms that are covering the nation with snow and the claim by Al Gore that the white stuff is caused by… Read More "“Egypt, Anderson Cooper and Al Gore.” Or, “Verizon Sells the iPhone.”"

I consider myself a pretty good tipper. I always leave 20% or more on a restaurant check, even if the service and food were not as expected. When I valet my car, it’s always a $2 bill when I drop it off, and a $2 bill when I pick it… Read More "“It’s Customary” Or, “Matteo’s In Boca Raton.”"

There is a major epidemic sweeping across America which, if left ignored, can inflict injury or even death upon those infected and those who come in contact with an infected person. Surprisingly enough, there hasn’t been any media attention given to it despite its severity and massive spread across the… Read More "HEALTH ALERT: New Epidemic Sweeping Across America – How You Can Help Stop Its Spread."

Years ago I worked at a radio station where in its declining years embarked on a new and unique way to pay the bills. In exchange for advertising, local restaurants, furniture stores, etc., would give certificates that the station would sell for at least 25% off and pocket the cash.… Read More ""Groupon." Or, "How Strippers Save Money.""

Over dinner the other night a friend asked, “Do you go to the movies often?” It’s a pretty simple question, but every time I get asked it, I get a little embarrassed. Most people enjoy going to the movies. I don’t. Most people enjoy IMAX, stadium seating, wearing high tech… Read More "“Salty, Over Buttered Popcorn.” Or, “Hollywood’s Dead.”"

For those that weren’t privy enough to receive a “Christmas Letter” from one of your pompous friends or relatives, this one is for you. Dear Family & Friends, It’s hard to believe that another year has gone by. The past few months have been busy for us, especially me. As… Read More ""The Christmas Letter." Or, "Life Before Facebook.""

The big day. The day we’ve waited all year for. The day of days. It’s finally here! Can you feel the excitement? If you have small children, this is really their holiday. For us adults, it’s Bank of America’s holiday. After all, for the past 364 days we scooped up… Read More ""Merry Christmas!" Or, "You Forgot the Batteries?""

If you’ve ever been on a cruise, you know that the television inside your stateroom isn’t the box of joy it is at home. For those that never had the opportunity to experience cruise ship television, take your current 200 channel line-up and subtract 195 channels from it and bingo,… Read More ""A Family Just Like Yours." Or, "What Would Ben Cartwright Say?""