but we're working here. Lawyer meeting in Sept. in NYC. 
Mock-ups due. Ideas flying. Wine being consumed. Baxter -- our official pet -- is wonderful for moral support. 
He also chases one hell of a piece of paper around the room.
Hauling lobsters off the dock. Watching a crab pick his way through the seaweed under the walkway. All-you-can-drink iced tea and Wi-Fi in a place you have been coming since you had delayed-start Wednesdays in high school; and not being charged because you still know the barista -- he was named best eyes in his high school class. Duck fat-fried fries with truffle ketchup and making little girls squeal as you photograph their lavendar-frosted vanilla cupcakes.
Vodka made from local potatoes and spring water, bottled like Chopin and handled like a newborn. Fried clams, crab rolls and a Maine root beer with Dad.
CHICAGO - In an unusual move, Metrics Partners has begun creating 401(k) greeting cards to send to plan sponsors. Sending out greeting cards to third-party administrators will help them retain business with plan sponsors ...
"Personal greeting cards seemed low technology but a touchy-feely way to stay in touch," he said. "It's a real effective way for a 401(k) company to communicate with their customers."
The cards can be customized.
"I've talked with a couple of [third-party administrators] who wanted to make them funny," Mr. Adams said. "I also talked with banks that are more conservative, and they want cards that are more conservative."
"Don't use lateness in writing as an excuse not to write. If you're still sending thank-you notes after your first wedding anniversary, keep writing."
A view of the doorway leading to the main floor. 
On the stairs outside of the show. I was a pussy and didn't take many pictures inside. Fear that some security gaurd was going to shake me down for my Mrs. Grossman's stash. That's right -- stickers. 
Doreen mulls on what designs we will come up with first over a ridiculously expensive salad. This was a last resort meal after we were foiled by the crepe people. Damn you crepe people. This was also after talking to the onion woman and then realizing we needed to start doing food and wine work ...
American Greetings revamps for centennial
CLEVELAND - April 12 - By Mike Duff
American Greetings plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary this year in
the spirit of rejuvenation. The greeting cards stalwart plans a makeover
that will bring it up to speed for its second century.
The basis is extensive consumer research to develop a deeper
understanding of women, American Greetings’s primary consumer and the
gender that purchases around 90 percent of all greeting cards sold.
The company plans to invest as much as $100 million in “transforming the
greeting card experience for women,” said David Ricanati, vice president
of everyday cards.
The American Greetings consumer insight effort focuses on a deeper
understanding of “her” and how she speaks, how she connects and what she
wants. Also critical to the process is data that explains why and how
she buys.
As a result, the company developed initiatives to deliver authentic and
modern products and experiences to the consumer that give her the means
to make meaningful connections in her life.
"We know that about 80% of card buyer segments purchase for the
emotional experience, not out of obligation,” Ricanati said.
A consumer priority, the research suggested, is a need for relevant
product that helps folks express themselves provided in the context of a
better shopping experience. The company intends to revive category
consumption by positioning the American Greetings brand speak as a voice
that women want.
In response, the company is restaging its Everyday and Seasonal product
lines in more modern and authentic modes. The company’s Creative
Division is developing thousands of new cards to meet a broader range of
consumer needs and tastes.
