Here on the blog I’ll be sharing my musings on all things verbal, from the lyrical to the linguistic, and occasionally offering up a few little stories. Make yourself at home.
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The Sound Of Solera: A Brand Development Case Study
How do you develop a brand verbally and visually? Let’s use Thailand’s newest and most innovative jewelry brand as an example to answer that question.
Write Drunk, Edit Sober
Listen, no one’s saying we need to chug a pitcher of Martinis before we hit the keyboard. Or tidy it up the next day with a banging headache. I’m just saying that free-flowing, uninhibited groove that sometimes comes from booze? That’s a great zone for getting all your words out.
Misty Copeland Also Wants To #BinBalletPink
…in emoji! In 2020, I worked with ballet teacher Mademoiselle Ginger to raise awareness about the inherent racism in ballet uniforms.
The Night The Moon Was Lost
The first to notice was a little girl. Funny how little girls are so good at noticing but no one ever takes any notice.Sethany said, “Where’s the moon?” But no one answered. They were all too busy getting ready for Selebration.
The Ketchup Song: Catchy Bop or Satanic Chant?
Remember that summer 2002 hit that had us all doing the hand jive at parties? Those Spanish sisters who soundtracked your Aiya Napa girls’ trip with a chorus that sounds like a toddler trying to do Rapper’s Delight? Did you know it got banned on Mexican TV for being a demonic invocation?
Leo The Crab
A tale of self-discovery…