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Jonathan Adler kills me sometimes. This is one of those times. I now want to paint a room azure blue and hang these fantastic (unwired) paper lanterns in it. Or throw them outside and hang them from my deck cover and throw a fantastic party – they just scream “Sangrias for everyone!”, don’t they?! Avaialble [...]

Yeah, you read that right. We’re fighting. Sometimes I win, sometimes it wins, but it’s still a fight. After this last round of back injury deliciousness and the added fantastic side dish of food allergies I decided to really focus on getting back in shape. I’ve been working out in ways I’ve never experienced before [...]

In a past life also known as “consulting”, I was often subjected to tests. Personality tests, intelligence tests, behavioral tests and even tests regarding my values. Turns out I have some of each. I could almost guarantee the results of any test I had to take. Some were incredible “so what?!”, a few were “mildly [...]

There’s an old saying around management or leadership that says, “Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way.” Makes a good bumper sticker, doesn’t it? I think it’s wrong. I believe the better phrase should be, “Lead by getting out of the way.” Goes against the traditional management approach, but works so much more effectively. [...]

We all work hard. We do. It’s okay, we’re like that. There are days that can be endless and cubicles that can be boring and tasks that can be horrific. Doesn’t mean we can’t find a way to inject a little brightness and pretty into our work environment. Doesn’t have to cost a lot either. [...]

Today, my Swimmy, Leah, turned nine. I haven’t found the words to describe her year yet, but I have found the images and the soundtrack. Happy Birthday, Leah – I love you for who you are and for who you are becoming. Love, Mommy Leah’s 9th Birthday from Pammer on Vimeo.

This Saturday Old Navy will be selling their flip flops for $1. One dollar is very cheap and flip flops are very versatile in the summer. But, please, I beg you, do not make these colorful bargains your MAIN SHOE. (This goes for you, too, guys.) They are great for messing around the house. They [...]

Yeah, you. You and I shared a flight to Orlando this morning where you were less than pleased (and vocally so) about all the crying children on the plane. I believe your finest line was near the end during descent where you too loudly turned to your traveling partner and said, “They could at least [...]

The toe ring is back. Also Friar Friar Pants on Fire from OPI. Pants are Ripstop Cargos from J.Crew.

Waterman Charleston Fountain Pen Gentlemen, your signature is the most important set of words you write – shouldn’t you treat it that way? In this day and age the tech gadget seems to be the measure of style, but I think the pen is an accessory thats sets a man apart. We spend an awful [...]