by admin | Jun 10, 2013 | Pale Hose Blog
First off, thanks to everyone who checked in and voiced their concern about our well-being in the aftermath of the May 20th and May 31st tornadoes in the central Oklahoma area. We were well north of the Moore storm (if one can consider 12 miles “well...
by admin | Feb 3, 2013 | Pale Hose Blog
Welcome to the 2013 Super Bowl Ad Awards For The Non-Poetic! Super Bowl XLVII is done, the Ravens are the Super Bowl champions, Ray Lewis is officially retired and now has a lot of time to kill, and it’s time to reveal our judging panel’s (me and Office...
by admin | Dec 31, 2012 | Pale Hose Blog
As the calendar kicks over to 2013, like most people, I’m inclined to take a look back at the previous 365 days. And, as I reflected on some of the advice, rants, and general non-poetry I’ve troweled out over the last year, I was again deeply grateful for...
by admin | Nov 30, 2012 | Pale Hose Blog
If you’ve lived in central Oklahoma for any length of time, you’re no doubt quite familiar with the B.C. Clark jingle which, for the uninitiated, is on the same revered Christmas carol level as Silent Night and Jingle Bells in the Sooner State. However,...
by admin | Oct 17, 2012 | Pale Hose Blog
(In the name of full disclosure, Ray Ackerman, who passed away this morning at the age of 90, was my Uncle and I’ve had the pleasure of knowing him all my life. I think he called me “Tiger” until I was in my late 20s. I’m also pretty sure I...
by admin | Aug 21, 2012 | Pale Hose Blog
Recently a couple friends asked for my advice and help in finding a bicycle. Fortunately, though their needs and budgets were different, I was able to give them both the same, hugely important tip. It also meant I started checking the bikes for sale on craigslist and,...
by admin | Aug 17, 2012 | Pale Hose Blog
As I’m freshly home from a family vacation that took me across Kansas (the state, not the band) on our way to Colorado Springs (where we visited a large number of gift shops with tourist attractions attached), I just wanted to share a couple examples of why some...
by admin | Jul 21, 2012 | Pale Hose Blog
Special Tour de France As Advertising Metaphor Bonus Content!! Behold one Mario Cipollini, known as the Lion King and one of the most dominant sprinters in professional cycling in the 90’s (and not to be confused with Mario Cipollina the former bassist for Huey...
by admin | Jul 16, 2012 | Pale Hose Blog
As I write this, the 2012 edition of the Tour de France is entering the final week of its three week circle around France. That means it’s time for my annual non-poetic rambling on the Tour as advertising/marketing metaphor (though I know most of you have them...
by admin | Jun 11, 2012 | Pale Hose Blog
Recently, I came across a new retail store that looks pretty neat. Though they describe themselves as, “a lifestyle company that brings you the latest trends in Action Sports and Lifestyle Apparel and Accessories” and they carry such trendy brands as Ugg,...
