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LATEST ARTICLES ( 325 )

• The Wages of Sin: How My Diabolical Halloween Trick Went Wrong

  

  I wanted to be naughty that Halloween. So I packed some cans of shaving cream when I went out trick-or-treating with my brother. Things didn't go as planned. Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• What Happens When You Mess Up Drawing a Hobo Riding a Can of Shaving Cream

  

  A peek behind the scenes. I often make mistakes in line drawings. Here's an example of how I correct them. Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Finding Your Purpose, Knowing When to Pivot, and the Future of AI-Generated...

  

  I did an interview with Bold Journey, an online magazine that profiles entrepreneurs. Among other things, I talked about knowing when to change course and the... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• The Brown Fox Steals a Motorcycle and Has the Best Day of His Life

  

  I accepted a challenge to write a story exactly 100 words long. The theme: The Best Day of My Life. Thrills and chills galore. Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Maybe You’re a Weightlifter Or a Gunslinger Or a Polka Musician– Ya Gotta Do...

  

  You've gotta develop good habits to become the person you want to be. Even if you're pursuing careers like purse snatcher, consignment store addict, or mall... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• The Cold Hard Truth About Getting Ideas Then Ruthlessly Cutting Them

  

  Can you take an image and "work backwards" from it to create a story? Absolutely. Here's one about what non-human parents might say when they have "The Talk"... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• A Pi In The Face– No Wait, Make That A PIE In The Face

  

  Why celebrate Pi Day when you can celebrate Pie Day instead? SPLAT!! Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• An Old Crow Looks Back

  

  Did you know Alfred Hitchcock hired a buncha bird extras for his famous movie? Join us now as an old crow looks back on his experience. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Yakety-Yak! I Was The Guest On A Podcast

  I got to be a guest on a podcast. I talked about marketing, cartoons, freelancing, humor, and more. I turned out to be quite the chatterbox!! 😅 Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2024 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• How To Repurpose Your Content

  

  You spent a lot of time writing a great blog post and promoting it. Your next challenge: reformatting and reposting the content so more people will see it. Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2023 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Beware: Phony Shopping Site Using Art Stolen From Yours Truly

  

  Scammers stole some of my work and posted it on a phony shopping site. I wrote this post to warn people about it. Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2023 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• President Ulysses S. Grant: Five Facts & A Hidden Talent

  

  Ulysses S. Grant is a United States President (1869-77) who flies under the radar. Here are some surprising things about him. Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2023 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• 9 More Examples Of Marketing Humor That Create Goodwill

  

  In marketing, "humor" includes being good-humored. Making people feel welcome. Here are 9 examples of businesses using humor to engage customers. Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2023 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• 6 Examples Of Marketing Humor That Create Goodwill

  

  Contrary to what you might think, marketing humor isn't about making people laugh-- it's about putting them at ease and making them feel welcome. Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2023 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Teddy Roosevelt’s Man In The Arena

  

  Teddy Roosevelt, 26th American president, 1901-09, is largely forgotten today, and that's a shame. His "The Man In The Arena" speech is a true inspiration. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2023 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• How To Boost Your Brand With Upcycled Visuals

  

  Don't waste your marketing visuals. Here are a few thoughts on tweaking them and using them in new ways. Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2023 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Franklin Pierce: New Hampshire’s Claim To Presidential Fame

  

  Franklin Pierce (1853-57) is one of the most obscure U.S. presidents. He's also considered one of the worst. But his life and career hold lessons for... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2023 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Stumped? Let Your Subconscious Solve The Problem For You

  

  Did you know you could solve problems by shoveling snow? Truth! I'll also explain how NOT to burn CD's... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2023 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Molding Opinion: The Right Amount of Truth

  

  Abraham Lincoln chose his words carefully. He spoke to a country that was bitterly divided. He has much to teach us in 2022. Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2022 CREATIVITY, HUMOR

• Yogi Berra, Beautiful Equations, and Predicting The Future

  

  Yogi Berra and quantum mechanics??-- now THERE's a combination! And it inspired this post about how "getting beauty into your equations" (whatever your line of... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2022 CREATIVITY, HUMOR