Famous Sticky-Notes In History
Even though 3M’s Post-It Notes (Called sticky-notes by many) weren’t introduced till 1977, it’s fun to imagine how some historical events might have looked on a sticky-note. Let’s take a peek….. 1492 …
Dumb Stuff
From time to time I find it necessary to clean out the inbox at My Odd Sock. Getting rid of all the loose ends and make this place respectable again. (Like it ever had any respect!) So, let’s get busy, shall we? First up….. …
First Name Basis
Comfortable and friendly. That’s how it feels when you know someone on a first name basis. Formality has been erased and familiarity steps in as a welcome replacement. In the business world, a first name basis has long been known to be a key to success. Customers are more at ease when …
Back To School 2015
Shop shop till you drop! It’s back to school time already and My Odd Sock has been busy checking the ads for everything little Johnny or Suzie will need as they head back to campus. You get your charge card while I grab a cart as we shop Back To …
Lost & Found
I saw this in the local newspaper. Let’s use social media to help spread the word….. “Dang it! I had that thing just yesterdee, where it go?” Have a tremendous weekend, everyone!
It’s Earmageddon
Me: It’s Earmageddon! You: Earmageddon? Don’t you mean Armageddon? Me: No, it’s Earmageddon. Apparently the final battle between good & evil will take place in the ear canal. You: How do you know? Me: Because we seem to be hoarding enough …
National Take Your Dog To Work Day
Friday was National Take Your Dog To Work Day all across this great land. A celebrated day when we share the love of our pooches with co-workers, customers & clients. A welcomed day, right? Not so my fellow canine lovers. For there were numerous reports of National Take Your Dog To Work Day …
Duggar-Demic
Blowing the dust off this old My Odd Sock as the Duggars are in the news again. Enjoy… Here in the United States we are facing a serious problem. It’s not National health care. Not rampent unemployment. Not bank foreclosures. These problems pale in comparison. I’m referring to the ominous “Duggar-demic!” …
First Class Love
It is widely known the United States Postal Service is in a severe financial crisis. Some estimate the U.S.P.S. is losing $42,335,766 per day! A net loss of more than $750 million in the first quarter of this year alone! And more than $47 billion in the past ten years! As officials scramble …
Dumb Ads
At My Odd Sock, we live for the silly. We loathe for the ridiculous. And when it comes to advertising, we consumers get more than our bloated share of the stupid. But that’s why I’m here (you can thank me later), to point out the absurd, snicker at the amusing and gag …
