Jack Layton, leader of the NDP and one of the few bright stars of politics not just in Canada but anywhere, died today of cancer. His energy will be missed. He can never be replaced, but I hope his example inspires many others to follow.
Happy trails, sir, and thank you.
What do Guinness and basketball have in common? Balls? Ok, fair. But this is not cultural conjunction. The Good Stuff is trying to cross a cultural divide long sullied by tragic Budweiser ads, forever identifying a segment of society only too happy to drink a label rather than anything approaching good taste. We NHL fans may have enjoyed the I Am Canadian ads, but precious few discerning drinkers ever touched the Molson. The same has to be true of basketball fans – who in their right mind actually drinks Bud? At the same time, how is advertising to the Guinness/basketball intersect in any way a good investment?
Maybe they’re really stuck for beer coaster ideas over there.
Arlington, Texas, shows up in my tracking a lot. Who do I know in Arlington? Am I the subject of a (very) active government investigation? Am I being vetted by a panel of experts for a new reality show about the next up-and-comers in the film world? Am I being stalked?
Anyway, moving on. Gorgeous day outside. And Marjorie and I are talking honeymoon in Tuscany. I’ve always wanted to see Firenze. Might have to sell an organ or two to get there, but I think we’re worth it.
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