A few years ago my daughter and son-in-law had a business called “Names and Things”. No matter how exotic your name was, they were able to find the source of your name and print out a beautifully scripted document with a corresponding interpretation. They also had a variety of colorful photo frames which accentuated the document. I have to… Continue reading What’s in a Name?

Yesterday I was on the phone with my bank trying to get a new check card before its expiration date. If you’re like me, you’ve probably experienced the agony of using an automated system to get what you want instead of a real live human being.  Come on! I think most companies, in fact, have figured… Continue reading You’ve Got Mail!