Ness Notes: Wonder Woman Meets Energizer Bunny – The Mrs. Jess Story

Okay, here is another episode of Ness Notes. where I had the opportunity to do an audio interview with Jessica Fitzgibbons (Mrs. Jess).  Man, what can I say about her?!? She is a magnetic powerhouse, an amazing human, a great mom, a dynamic and empowering remodel/coach and such a genuine… more »

Next Trend – Fashion Trucks…

The San Francisco Chronicle highlighted a growing trend in last Sunday’s paper: Fashion Trucks. If the idea of a tricked out F150 came to mind, erase it. The story was a grand example of the adjacent possible: from food truck to “boutique-on-wheels” fashion truck. Interesting, eh? I thought so. Extremely… more »


When Homers Make History: Hamilton’s 4-HR Night…

On Tuesday, Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers had a night to remember. He hit 4 home runs and added in a double to set an American League single-game record of 18 total bases. You can read about it here. Needless to say, it was an achievement that garnered tons… more »

IBM Clock from the 60s Now Available (sort of)…

I had been scanning my Creativity Online newsletter when I came upon a post about a retro (1960s) wall clock — another example of “Mad-Menification.” Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. has partnered with IBM to exclusively produce their iconic 1960s standard issue wall clock. According to the description in their… more »


Nabisco Nixes Fig Newton Name

According to a story in The New York Times, Nabisco is dropping the “Fig” in its iconic Fig Newtons. While this may be a shock to anyone who grew up singing the Fig Newton song (see below), it actually brings the cookie (cake) back to its roots. When this “fig… more »