I haven't posted for awhile. My writing energies were temporarily redirected to an article I wrote for Triblocal.com and to a project I have been doing for the Indiana University Graduate School of Business. August was also a month consumed by the preparation to send Erin off to college. She has successfully moved to Bloomington and starts classes today.
Movie Update: I watched Rain Man this month as part of my quest to attack my "movies I want to see" list. It was quite good, and very different than most hit movies. A refreshing change. After knocking two off of my list recently, two more have popped up--From Here to Eternity and Men in Black. It always seems to happen the way. Harry Met Sally is still next on my list since I am following the survey from the readers of this blog.
Free Food always tastes the best. Famous Dave's celebrated its 15 year anniversary on Aug. 30 by offering free meals to anyone 
named Dave. Half price for people with Dave as a middle name. Note the name tags on my son and daughter, coincidentally both named Dave! Actually, they did require photo ids. But still a pretty good deal for me getting one and a half meals of barbeque for free. I think it was a pretty inventive promotion for a restaurant during tough times. It looked like almost every table had a Dave (they make you wear the name tags), but there was typically 2-4 other people with them. Appetizers, drinks and desserts were not free, so I am guessing they actually had a very profitable day. And customers walked out pleased with the great deal they got. Kudos to their marketing people.
named Dave. Half price for people with Dave as a middle name. Note the name tags on my son and daughter, coincidentally both named Dave! Actually, they did require photo ids. But still a pretty good deal for me getting one and a half meals of barbeque for free. I think it was a pretty inventive promotion for a restaurant during tough times. It looked like almost every table had a Dave (they make you wear the name tags), but there was typically 2-4 other people with them. Appetizers, drinks and desserts were not free, so I am guessing they actually had a very profitable day. And customers walked out pleased with the great deal they got. Kudos to their marketing people.Random Thoughts: Did anyone else notice how quickly summer zoomed off into the sunset? The midwest went from warm and sunny to cold and rainy the instant the kids went back to school. If we touched 70 degrees in the last week, I missed it. It feels like we are approaching Columbus Day rather than Labor Day. I want the rest of summer back!!!
I noticed during the recent Bears preseason game that the offense has three starters from the powerhouse SEC conference. Sounds promising, but unfortunately they are all from Vanderbilt (Cutler, Bennett, Williams). Quick, someone remind me of all the big football games the Commodores have won...ever.
Quick quiz: What is the oldest active sports venue in the United States?
A) Indianapolis Motor Speedway
B) Franklin Field (Philadelphia)
C) Saratoga Racetrack
D) Fenway Park
This is an open book (internet) quiz.
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