Rick TownleyFeb 13, 20132 min readThe Backstory: Valentine’s Day, women and shoesI used to see men sitting in the shoe store, sullen and quiet, looking like they were about to be executed. Most were in fear that their...
Rick TownleyDec 13, 20122 min readThe Backstory: truth in advertising and faux statusThere is actually quite a bit of truth in today’s WTC story. I do drive a small sports car, I enjoy the back roads of Alabama, Florida...
Rick TownleyNov 24, 20122 min readThe Backstory: table manners for the holidaysI am part of the last generation to grew up with a lot of rules about personal conduct. We had dress codes at school and couldn’t wear...
Rick TownleyJan 13, 20114 min readShop Til You DropEMO USQUE AD MORTEM Right after the holidays the usual thing to do is visit the mall to return or exchange things. Around here however,...