Hibernation

If your wondering why I’ve haven’t been posting as much it’s because I’m having trouble getting out of my warm comfy bed. The weather in VANCOUVER, BC has been appalling. We’ve had nothing but snow these last three months. It is colder than its ever been and I can’t stir up the discipline to get out of bed until I absolutely have to. I don't know how those on the east coast do it, I've never been so depressed beacause of the weather.

Promotional Postcards

I'VE BEEN WORKING ON THESE SELF PROMO CONCEPT CARDS FOR FUN.

Smith On 60

To watch WILL SMITH'S interview on 60 MINUTES click HERE for Part 1 and HERE for Part 2. I've always liked the guy and he is right about himself coming off as someone that loves living and it shows on screen. To watch the trailer for his upcoming movie HANCOCK click HERE. My favorite part of the interview was the end where WILL SMITH says he has really good time with his life. I wonder how many people can say the same about themselves - I know I can't.

Michaelcogliantry.com

COMEDIC PHOTOS FROM NYC'S MICHAEL COGLIANTRY. I LIKE HIS STYLE.

Reading

Just finished reading SETH GODIN'S MEATBALL SUNDAE. An excellent book if you’re in business or thinking about starting one. He provides great insights on online marketing strategies. A day ago I started reading MARKETING OUTRAGEOUSLY (the title speaks for the content) written by sports marketer JON SPOELSTRA. So far I've found it engrossing and hard to put down. I also purchased the new issue of GOOD MAGAZINE. The magazine is very well designed and with strong content. The 50-page idea section is worth the subscription alone.

Lewis L. Dunnington

"Your living is determined not so much by what life brings you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens."

Superbowl

Like most football fans I'm impressed the CHARGERS upset the COLTS to face TOM BRADY and the PATRIOTS. But I don't see them gettings past New England. I predicate SUPERBOWL XL II will be PATRIOTS vs PACKERS. I hope both teams win their conferences so I can improve my current 5-3 playoff record.

Favorite Films 07

1) AMERICAN GANGSTER

2) I AM LEGEND

3) LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE

4) HAPPY FEET

5) TRANSFORMERS

6) 300

7) THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM

8) SHOOTER

9) PEACEFUL WARRIOR

10) THE KINGDOM

Stewie

Most people either hate or love the show FAMILY GUY. Personally I'm in between. At times I find the show offensive, unfunny and over the top and other times I'm laughing out loud. The reason I really watch the show is little STEWIE GRIFFIN. He has to be my favorite television baby since Michelle on FULL HOUSE. To view the best of STEWIE clips click HERE, to watch his audition on AMERICAN IDOL click HERE, to see him play basketball click HERE and to hear his thoughts on EMINEM and 50 CENT click HERE. Man I love this kid.

Playoff Picks

After going an impressive 3-1 on my predications during NFL Wild Card weekend I thought I would give this weekend another try. For some reason I just don't see any upsets happening this weekend and think the PACKERS, PATRIOTS, COWBOYS and COLTS will win.

Will Smith

"I've never viewed myself as particularly talented. I've viewed myself as slightly above average in talent. "Where I excel is with a ridiculous, sickening work ethic. While the other guy's sleeping, I'm working. While the other guy's eating, I'm working. While the other guy's making love, I mean, I'm making love, too, but I'm working really hard at it!"

Little-Jacket.com

TO VIEW POSTER WORK FROM OHIO BASED LITTLE JACK DESIGN CLICK HERE.

Predictions

Below are my picks for the upcoming NFL playoff weekend. Please refrain from gambling based on the picks of this football fan. Here they are: REDSKINS VS SEAHAWKS, JAGUARS VS STEELERS, GIANTS VS BUCCANEERS and TITANS VS CHARGERS. My projected winners are highlighted in blue.

Rolling Exhibition

Flipping through the channels tonight I happened to catch an inspiring segment on 20/20. It was the story of KEVIN CONNOLLY, a man who was born without legs that travels the world taking photos of people staring at him. I can't recall the last time I was overcome with such sympathy and anger. At the same time I felt sorry for him and was mad at myself. Me, a healthy person was spending his free time watching television while this man, despite his handicap was traveling the world and doing something. I even felt resentment toward God for Kevin being born without legs. As these words are being typed I still have mixed feelings of what I viewed earlier tonight but I wish Kevin all the best in everything he does. To watch or read about the segment click HERE. To found out more about Kevin click HERE and to view his photography click HERE.

Bogusky

Famed creative director Alex Bogusky of CRISPIN PORTER + BOGUSKY (one of the most awarded and innovative ad agencies of this decade) gives an interview to CREATIVTY MAGAZINE. I personally enjoyed the third video where he speaks about his fears and the importance of taking risks. It's reassuring to know such an accomplished man also has doubts but continues to move forward. You can view the first of four episodes (also available on the same page) by clicking HERE.

Edith Lovejoy Pierce

"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day."

2008

The beginning of a new year has always been a gift and a curse for me. I realize that it's a time for new beginnings and a fresh new year awaits me. At the same time I find it hard to believe how quickly time is passing - in two more years this decade will be over. I always try to use this time to reflect and see if I'm a better person than I was last year. I hope I am. I also wish you and yours all the best for 2008. Make it a great one.