Tim Simpson
Afterlife: A Review
On occasion there comes a movie that truly stands out, a movie that sticks inside your mind long after it has been seen. One movie for me was Tombstone and to this very day remains my favorite movie of all time. I am a western history buff so I know the movie is loaded with […]
Social Sentiments
No Budget? No Problem!
Social media marketing can be a daunting task, even with the proper advertising budget. But what happens when you have no budget at all? Small businesses and nonprofit organizations are no strangers to this issue. Social media platforms operate on a “pay to play” basis, meaning that the more advertising dollars you spend, the more […]
Pop Life
Father Christmas is Back
Last week I discussed a Christmas movie set in Belgium, and this week the international flavor continues with “Father Christmas is Back”, set in Yorkshire, England. The movie centers on an English family with the convenient last name of Christmas. The story takes place in the countryside mansion of Peter and Caroline (Kris Marshall and […]
Batteries Not Included
The Holiday Lull
We have survived Thanksgiving, we survived Black Friday, and here we are now into the first full week of December and I am feeling a familiar lull. We all know how it goes at this time of the year. Right after Halloween Christmas ads begin on the TV, we bemoan how it’s not Thanksgiving yet. […]
Tim Simpson
Who Rescued Who?
As a writer and artist I love being around creative people. If I am not creating I love watching others do their thing and I watch on in amazement as their talents unfold before my eyes. I recently met someone that has the inspiration of being a writer. I have read her work and am […]
Social Sentiments
What Do Your Brand Colors Imply About You?
Your brand colors tell your customers what you can offer them. Will you be packing their order in eco friendly packaging? Offering them sales? Or maybe just wanting to put them at ease? The color you choose subtly gives a hint about your intentions. Blue branding creates trust and a feeling of relaxation. It puts […]
Pop Life
The Claus Family
As Christmas is rapidly approaching I decided to take in a viewing of a holiday film currently playing on Netflix entitled “The Claus Family.” The film is a Dutch-Belgain production and features a different take on Santa Claus. The story involves a family, headed by mom Suzanne (Bracha van Doesburgh), who move from The Netherlands […]
Batteries Not Included
The Thin Man Goes Sheila
Warner Archive brings a pair of mysteries to blu-ray for the first time this month. For about a year now Warner Archive has slowly been releasing each film in the beloved “Thin Man” franchise on blu-ray. Though earlier this year I predicted we might get the whole series out by the end of the year, […]
Tim Simpson
Who Am I?
He was an American-born in Lowell, Massachusetts. However he was British-based most of his life he was born on July 11, 1834. Beginning in 1842, his father was employed to work on a railroad in Russia. After moving to St. Petersburg to be with his father a year later, he took private art lessons, and […]
Social Sentiments
Give Away Advice!
It sounds crazy to give away your knowledge for free, right? Giving away advice does not deter from your sales. In fact, it can strengthen them. Sharing your knowledge without the fear of paywalls builds a relationship between you and your audience. It helps your audience understand that you are truly capable of understanding their […]
