I've been delighted to have my marketing consulting and blogging worlds intersect in the aisles of Stone's Education & Toys. This is our very own locally owned wonder emporium. Visiting the store is fabulous fun for all ages, and it's always a chore to get my boys to scoot … [Read more...] about Bird & Deal’s Toy Gift Guide
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Summer Makes Me Cuke – 5:00 Fridays TM
All the back to school stuff clogging the aisles of every store is making me feel a bit uneasy. Oh sure, I'll miss the boys. We have had a playful summer and wallowed in the luxury of boredom. But I won't miss the din of constant bickering. For the record, bickering at deafening … [Read more...] about Summer Makes Me Cuke – 5:00 Fridays TM
2014 Summer Adventure List
Summer vacation is fast approaching. This is the time of year I am lulled into a blissful daydream of enchanted summer days filled with refreshing swims, playful Nerf gun wars, enthralling discoveries, and glorious lazy days. The reality is, with two boys 22 months … [Read more...] about 2014 Summer Adventure List
Derby Mint Julep – 5:00 Fridays TM
I have always wanted to go to the Kentucky Derby. A financial advisor colleague in Louisville invited me once eons ago, but he was a sexist creep so I declined. I fondly recall the Foxfield Races in my hometown. Fun was had by all, and we never saw a horse. Let's … [Read more...] about Derby Mint Julep – 5:00 Fridays TM
Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar – A Special 5:00 Fridays TM
Everything I ever learned about lemurs I learned from Zoboo of Zoboomafoo fame. Until I visited the real Zoboo at the Duke Lemur Center. What a treasure in our own backyard! I had no idea lemurs were so adorable, social, and entertaining. I also had no … [Read more...] about Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar – A Special 5:00 Fridays TM
It’s Called HOOps for a Reason – 5:00 Fridays TM
My Cavaliers play again tonight. Bird and Deal get annoyed that I refer to the team as "my Cavaliers." I also call them "my boys," which is apparently equally irritating. But here's the thing, first of all, they are all young enough to be be my boys (if I started … [Read more...] about It’s Called HOOps for a Reason – 5:00 Fridays TM
Hoos Gonna Win – 5:00 Fridays TM
I've been giddy with Virginia pride all week. My Virginia Cavaliers are the #1 seed in their region in the NCAA tournament. It's been a long time coming for us Hoos fans. I grew up in Charlottesville and went to college there, so a part of my heart … [Read more...] about Hoos Gonna Win – 5:00 Fridays TM