Friday, July 12, 2019

The week in review - July 12, 2019

Monday - "What Is Wit and Why Does the World Need It?" From The Art of Manliness. "James then makes the case that instead of getting our contempt, puns should actually be praised as a sophisticated form of wit."

Tuesday - "No blog post today" Still need to build up a store of backup posts for times like this. "I'm not feeling well today, so I'm taking a break. I'll be back tomorrow."

Wednesday - " Business Acceleration Workshop" Time to bring these back. "Coming up this Saturday, July 13th, I'm going to start doing a weekly Business Acceleration Workshop"

Thursday - "Reasons to send #TBT" You know I love celebrating fun days. "This post is from the monthly SendOutCards newsletter...it has lots of interesting information, plus interesting days to celebrate!"

Interesting days


Today - Etch A Sketch Day, Different Colored Eyes Day, Simplicity Day, Pecan Pie Day, Kebab Day and New Conversations Day

Tomorrow - International Rock Day, Beef Tallow Day, Embrace Your Geekness Day and French Fries Day

Next Friday - Talk In An Elevator Day and Daiquiri Day

August 12 - Vinyl Record Day, International Youth Day and World Elephant Day

Week long celebrations:
August 12 - 18: Afternoon Tea Week

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Reasons to send #TBT

Today's blog post was originally published last year:

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Interesting days


Today - World Population Day and Blueberry Muffin Day

Tomorrow - Etch A Sketch Day, Different Colored Eyes Day, Simplicity Day, Pecan Pie Day, Kebab Day and New Conversations Day

Next Thursday - Chili Dog Day, Caviar Day and Mandela Day 


Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Business Acceleration Workshop

Coming up this Saturday, July 13th, I'm going to start doing a weekly Business Acceleration Workshop. From 9:30 AM until 10:00, we'll be having coffee and donuts. From 10:00 - 11:00, I'll be sharing some relationship marketing tips, as well as a testimonial. From 11:00 - 12:00 will be a SendOutCards System Training.

For more information, you can check out the FB event here, except there is no longer a FB Live option.

Interesting days







Tuesday, July 9, 2019

No blog post today

I'm not feeling well today, so I'm taking a break. I'll be back tomorrow.

Monday, July 8, 2019

What Is Wit and Why Does the World Need It?


Today's post looks at wit, not sarcasm. What's the difference? From Things You Wish You Knew Yesterday:
Sarcasm is defined as “harsh or bitter derision or irony”.  
Wit, however, is “the keen perception and cleverly apt expression of those connections between ideas that awaken amusement and pleasure”.
This post is based on a podcast from The Art of Manliness:
When you think about wit, what comes to mind? Someone who’s quick with a funny remark? 
My guest today says that while humor is one part of wit, it’s really better thought of in a broader way, as a kind of “improvisational intelligence.” His name is James Geary, and he’s the author of Wit’s End: What Wit Is, How It Works, and Why We Need It. Today on the show, we discuss all things witty. We begin our conversation describing the nature of wit, and how it’s linked to one’s all-around sense of resourcefulness. James then makes the case that instead of getting our contempt, puns should actually be praised as a sophisticated form of wit. We then dig into what fencing and jazz can teach us about the role of improvisation in wit, why we need wit more than ever these days, and what you can do to start being a bit more witty.

Show Highlights

  • What is wit? What makes something witty?
  • The relationship between wit and humor 
  • The wit of Odysseus 
  • Why puns are underrated  
  • What fencing can teach us about wit 
  • The wittiness of insults (and verbal “combat” in different cultures) 
  • The neuroscience of wit 
  • What’s the state of wit today?
  • Cultivating a witty mindset
In the podcast, James Geary talks a lot about puns...the basis for most Dad jokes:
Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? Great food, no atmosphere. (groan)
Take about 40 minutes to listen to this podcast...you'll be glad you did!

Interesting days



Tomorrow - Cow Appreciation Day and Sugar Cookie Day

Next Monday - Gummi Worm Day, Get Out of the Doghouse Day, Tapioca Pudding Day, Pet Fire Safety Day and Orange Chicken Day

August 8 - International Cat Day, Happiness Happens Day, Bowling Day, Odie Day and Scottish Wildcat Day


Sunday, July 7, 2019

The month in review - June 2019

The week of June 7:


Monday - "Sleep Better - Day 1" The week in review will be pretty easy this week and next...other than Throwback Thursday, they'll all be part of the Sleep Better series!

Tuesday - "Sleep Better - Day 2" The week in review will be pretty easy this week and next...other than Throwback Thursday, they'll all be part of the Sleep Better series!

Wednesday - "Sleep Better - Day 3" The week in review will be pretty easy this week and next...other than Throwback Thursday, they'll all be part of the Sleep Better series! "

Thursday - "Marketing With Purpose! #TBT" Ahhhhhhhh.

The week of June 14:


Monday - "Sleep Better - Day 4 - 6" The week in review will be pretty easy this week...other than Throwback Thursday, they'll all be part of the Sleep Better series!

Tuesday - "Sleep Better - Day 7 - 8" The week in review will be pretty easy this week...other than Throwback Thursday, they'll all be part of the Sleep Better series!

Wednesday - "Sleep Better - Day 9 - 10" The week in review will be pretty easy this week...other than Throwback Thursday, they'll all be part of the Sleep Better series!

Thursday - "The #Surfaris #TBT" My first meeting with The Surfaris!

The week of June 21:


Monday - "No blog post today" Oops. "

Tuesday - "Time Is Of The Essence" From Harvey Mackay.

Wednesday - "How to Lead an Unstoppable Team" From The Art of Manliness.

Thursday - "YOUR BUSINESS IS KNOWN BY THE CUSTOMERS YOU KEEP #TBT" Another from Harvey Mackay.

The week of June 28:


Monday - "Christmas in July" Spreading holiday cheer throughout the year.

Tuesday - "The Quest for a Moral Life" From The Art of Manliness.

Wednesday - "Relationship Marketing Grand Summit - update" Free tickets and a free hotel night.

Thursday - "Happy #PineappleDay #TBT" Gotta love Pineapple Day!

Interesting days in review







Your weekend guide to interesting days - June 22, 2019

This week


Sunday - Arborist Appreciation Day, Fudge Day, Turkey Lovers’ Day, Fresh Veggies Day and World Tapas Day

Monday - Eat Your Vegetables Day,  Apple Strudel Day and Tessellation Day

Tuesday - International Picnic Day, Go Fishing Day, International Sushi Day, International Panic Day, Splurge Day, Cherry Tart Day and Clean Your Aquarium Day



Yesterday - Take Your Dog To Work Day, World Music Day, Go Skateboarding Day, Daylight Appreciation Day, World Humanist Day, Selfie Day, Make Music Day, International Yoga Day, World Giraffe Day, Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day, World Motorcycle Day and Take Back the Lunch Break Day

Today - Onion Rings Day, Chocolate Éclair Day, Positive Media Day and B Kinder Day

Next week



Monday - Swim a Lap Day, Fairy Day, Please Take My Children To Work Day, Pralines Day and Upcycling Day



Thursday - Bomb Pop Day, Sunglasses Day, Industrial Workers Of The World Day and Orange Blossom Day

Friday - Happy Heart Hugs Day, Insurance Awareness Day, International Body Piercing Day, Ceviche Day, Tapioca Day and Paul Bunyan Day

Saturday - Waffle Iron Day, Camera Day, Cream Tea Day, Almond Buttercrunch Day, International Mud Day and Armed Forces Day

Next month





July 19 - Talk In An Elevator Day and Daiquiri Day

July 20 - Moon Day, Lollipop Day, International Chess Day, Space Exploration Day and World Jump Day

July 21 - Junk Food Day, Lamington Day and Ice Cream Day

July 22 - Hammock Day, Penuche Fudge Day, Mango Day and Creme Brulee Day

Week long celebrations:
July 20 - 28: Moth Week