I can't imagine that anyone would want to read about how my son forgot his Spiderman lunchbox this morning blah, blah, blah--my life isn't exciting enough for a blog, but from time to time I do find myself wanting to share something with all my loyal online readers. For that I will use this "flog" page, or my faux blog as I had been calling it before I came up with this ridiculous new name. (Flog, incidentally, also means "promote or talk about something repetitively or at excessive length." That definition seems somehow fitting.)
I can't tell you exactly how frequently I will post new things here, but whenever I come across something that I think might interest you in a creative, inspirational way (or something that makes me say "ooooh" or laugh hysterically) I will post it here. Please feel free to drop me an email if you have something creative you would like to share and I'll post it for everyone.
Everything old is new again- 12.05.2008
- What a record-breaking week—3 flog entries from me. Aren't you lucky? See, this is what happens when I take a hiatus; I just miss you way too much! Well, I just wanted to give you a quick update on the new home for aha creative. We're signed, sealed and rented and will be moving into the very fun, retro space at 158 E. Market Street, Suite# 603, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 in about one week. I will certainly let you know once I'm settled and enjoying a nice Sumatra coffee at my new desk, but I wanted to give you a little taste of where I'll be writing a flog from very soon.
- Holiday & party gifts for the hungry art lover
- 12.04.2008
- The Cookie Boutique
- Don’t get used to this. I am not planning on flogging daily. However, this is something I have wanted to share for sometime now, but thought holiday gift season would be the best time. If you are looking for a fantastic gift for friends, family, clients or any person who appreciates tasty baked treats with amazing artistic value, then I have found (and tasted) a great bet. My friend, Darlene Walker, in Milan, Ohio, is turning out some amazing hand-decorated sugar cookies that are sure to wow your party guests, gift recipients and even your tummy! You can check her out at www.cookie-boutique.com and see photos of many of her detailed designs. I hope she’ll post some Christmas cookie photos soon! This year’s Thanksgiving Day feast at my house featured her fall leaf cookies as place favors for all in attendance. She can even print logos and photos on the cookies, so what better gift than a delicious cookie with your logo printed on it? No logo, you say? I just might know someone who could help you with that…there is no better holiday gift to yourself and your company than the gift of an image upgrade.
- Anyone want to carry boxes?
- 12.03.2008
Tartan Maker- I certainly hope that my lack of flog activity has not offended any of my dear friends. (That is some sentence, isn’t it?) Between stuffing the turkey, riding in elevators and taking care of many a deadline, there just have not been enough hours in the day to get on here lately. That is my pathetic little apology. Now on to bigger and better news… I have spent the last several weeks shopping for office space so all of you can come visit me in person or virtually online while I’m looking out my window at ice chunks floating through the bay or watching sailboat races. I’m not sure yet about regular office hours, so you’ll have to watch my site for more information once I’m moved in and settled. P.S. If anyone wants to send me a nice pair of binoculars so I can enjoy my high-top bay view even more, don’t let me stop you.
- But for now, in the holiday spirit, I will share with you a fun little site where you can create your own tartan plaid pattern. Be it red & green, pink & black, or whatever you may fancy, check out TartanMaker. It is lots of fun if you have a little time to waste…
- Emergency....341
- 11.10.2008
- Last week, a client came to me with a super-rush job, most likely thinking that there was no way I was going to be able to get something pulled together in time for printing and mailing. Let me just say, in this design world, that just never happens. You do get the sarcasm, correct? Ha! In actuality, tight deadlines and the pressure cooker make things fun. Or maybe I'm just crazy... And thanks to that client deciding that I should add "Miracle Worker" to my list of credentials, it got me thinking. (Oh, no, not again, you say!) So I was watching cable news the other day and they had on some "expert" on how to work your resumé magic in a down economy, and it made me wonder about something I've thought about before. Will there ever be a design emergency for which someone will need to call on me to save the day by using my knowledge of typefaces, bleeds, spot colors and PNG transparency? I know, I know, it will never happen, but I can always dream. There are smart folks in Ohio (who are not necessarily plumbers) who are happy to help educate the public through mass media outlets (hint, hint, call me at 419.341.1117). For now, I will have to revel in the glow of Miracle Worker status.
- Random musings from a creative who needs to lay off the POTUS pipe
- 10.20.2008
- For some reason, lately I have been contemplative about things in life that I really respect and enjoy. Perhaps it’s my latest foray into journalism-of-sorts, back into the swing of thinking about what a tough job that is these days. Or maybe it is just taking a little time to breathe from the chaos of life, but I thought I’d share a few things that I really have learned about myself and what makes me feel inspired and happy. I will share a few…
- • I love everything about coffee—the sound of grinding the beans, the aroma, the steam, the flavor—NO sugar please. The stronger, the better.
- • There is something very endearing about a brown, upholstered sofa on a front porch. Maybe that’s just some nostalgia for Southeastern Ohio.
- • Convertibles are cool (but the sunroof in my new vehicle is a close second).
- • The chance to be creative every day makes me one of the luckiest people in the world.
- • I could live without technology, but what fun would that be?
- • I miss spending time at the library. Remember that place we had to go to find things out before Google?
- • Wind turbines are growing on me. Many years ago, on a road trip that took me somewhere through the Great Plains, a farm field of wind turbines at sunrise looked pretty creepy. I’m over that now.
- • I love paisley, plaid and argyle, but don't really like wearing them.
- • Will we ever have a president who can pronounce the word nuclear? (Well, yes you caught me, that really wasn't something I like. I can't stand the word NU-CU-LER.)
- • I feel so lucky to have the wonderful, supportive and loving parents I have.
- • I really admire people who build things, tangible things. Not abstract “things” like web sites, brochures and papers like I "build."
- • Did I mention that I like stationery? Maybe I did.
- • I don’t know what I will do if POTUS08 and Thom Mozloom go off the airwaves of XM.
- • I really like that song “I’m Free” by Kenny Loggins from the movie “Footloose.” (Okay, I like the movie, too, so shoot me.)
Those are my thoughts….not actually endorsements of any movies, cars or furniture.
- Creatives are so cool
- 09.26.2008
I always love it when I can share another creative individual with all of you loyal readers. Today's share is a FANTASTIC musician I went to college with, Jason Farnham. His music is magical, beautiful and masterful all in one. I am so impressed with his talent and the range of music and sound he creates. He is from this sweet old state of Ohio, but has moved on to the land of entertainment and glitz and glamour for bigger and better things. From time to time he returns to the motherland and was here this summer for his latest CD release party. Unfortunately, I had to miss that and will not be able to attend this next Ohio adventure, but wanted to make sure I share it with all of you. He is having a concert on Saturday, October 4 for the purpose of filming a promotional video and photographing his performance. This is free! I hope some of you will attend and will send me an update of the evening. Please visit Jason's web site at www.jasonfarnham.com and check out his music. If you attend, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
- Congrats!
- 09.21.2008
- Congratulations to all the winners of the tickets for the Gem Beach Rock 'n' Roll Reunion. I hope everyone enjoyed the gorgeous day and rockin' tunes at Gem Beach. It was a wonderful day and, if I had to guess based upon drained beer kegs, the turnout was incredible.
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