Monthly Archives: June 2010

Congratulations on reaching Total Shoe Actualization. AWESOME! – Email message – “Hi Neil! I got my book of awesome in the mail last week. It is fun to read and it smells like a book should. Thanks!” – Avi Photo … Continue reading →

It’s like a mirage. You see that distant Do Nothing day coming up on the horizon of your kitchen calendar. You stare at its white squarey blankess beckoning you closer and closer and closer. Time moves forward, days march on, … Continue reading →

You don’t want to sit next to me on an airplane. Chances are good I’ll start drooling on your shoulder, accidentally crank your headset volume, or chat your ear off with boring anecdotes while you attempt to stare dreamily at … Continue reading →

It’s time to get down with the get down… At the movies! Your arms bearhug fat tubs of popcorn and slippery jumbo drinks as you blindly stumble down the dark aisle. You scan the chattery crowd dotting the red plushy … Continue reading →

Thank you for calling. We are experiencing lower than normal call volumes. AWESOME! – Email message – “I got a call from my husband while I was at work that The Book of Awesome had finally arrived! I got the … Continue reading →

Brother, my closet is stuffed as a scarecrow. See, I’ve got too many clothes because I keep all my old faves from years gone by. My drawers are packed with tattered jerseys, fraying undies,  and lonely socks praying for their … Continue reading →

Swipe your dripping paws on those handy leg towels and let’s get back to business, baby. AWESOME! Join us in Calgary or Vancouver this week. – Email message – “So…I heard about this blog from a friend and started following … Continue reading →

Couch potatoes of the world, hear my call. We all know it’s great capping off three crumb-covered hours on the sofa by watching the highlights of the game you just watched. Yes, you lasted through all the timeouts, challenges, and … Continue reading →

Kids cruise on wobbly bikes, toddlers race on tipsy trikes, and you drift deep into the hot summer night. Swerve and curve on windy roads as darkness slowly falls and stars pop out to reveal a twinkly twilight glow. As … Continue reading →

The Party Save happens anytime a friend yanks you from a bad party conversation by pulling off a thrilling and daring rescue mission. Here’s how it all goes down: Step 1:  The Plan. Say tonight you’re heading to a housewarming, … Continue reading →