Land of Opportunity

Dusk in Central Park. A strong cup of coffee and a slab of cheesecake at my elbow, I sit mesmerized by the statue of Columbus carved by Italian sculptor Gaetano Russo sitting atop a 70-foot granite column in the center of Columbus Circle. The whole thing was paid for in 1892 with contributions by New York's Italian immigrants. Those Italians sure loved the USA.

Earlier that day I'd watched a steady stream of tourists eagerly posing for photos with a man dressed up in a Statue of Liberty regalia. The vast majority were from foreign countries; places like Thailand, and Africa. As the statue-man draped an American flag over their shoulders and handed them Liberty's Torch to hold, their faces lit up like kids on Christmas morning. It was clear these people felt America was really something special, a place where anything is possible. I think maybe they're right.

And It Feels So Good

Heard the song "Reunited" on the radio the other day and it got me thinking about Peaches & Herb. Herb has remained a constant in the duo since 1966, while six different women have filled the role of "Peaches". That's six Peaches to one Herb. One might say the Peaches to Herb Ratio is slightly unbalanced. Imagine if all the Peaches got together. Poor Herb would have some 'splainin' to do. Now that would be a real reunion.

Walkin' & Wafflin'

As promised, here's today's bonus blog entry to make up for Sunday's missing feature.

During this weekend's visit to Manhattan, the Waffles & Dinges truck parked on Broadway beckoned. There I discovered a heavenly waffle, light and buttery, as well as a bold new theory soon to hit the pages of Scientific American. File this under "E" for essen.

Sweet Inspiration

The latest trend in dentistry; rot your teeth and get 'em fixed in the same location! Now that's an inspired retail strategy.

Just got back from a trip to New York City where I met with investors, took in a play, and enjoyed some fine cuisine. Got plenty of photos to share from my adventures, so check back later.

Come n' Ghia It

I just picked up 60 finished white tops from my sewing contractor, and they look great. So I figure a successful executrix ought to have a classy ride to match. This 1969 Karmann Ghia fits the bill, don't it? Too bad my bills aren't smaller or I'd get it.

Tweetless are the Brave

After much discussion, the Utton Bay board of directors (me) voted unanimously NOT to open a Twitter account. Why does the world need to know that I had rutabaga for dinner? Or that the cat threw up? Or a thousand other tiny details? This blog is quite enough, thank you. A girl gots to take a stand somewhere. Of course, I could go on, but instead will store up any further rage and ire in a facility designed especially for such use (as pictured).

Hangin' Around

Note that my industrious Global Design Director (his cell phone is set to stun) is testing a prototype of our new Utton Bay hang tag. These tags are both biodegradeable and eco-friendly. They also feature the smallest possible carbon footprint of any product in the world today. Or so he says.