Living on Brand Street

Missing my West Greenwich library

My library is closing for refurbishment. Four whole months. Bummer. It  It is a listed building that's needs some sprucing up to be sure, but that's a long time to live without it. Like many libraries, mine in Greenwich has a founded by Andrew Carnegie plaque. Bless him. Here's a nice post by the Greenwich Phantom with pictures of the beautiful ceiling dome.

Here's some quotations about libraries.

A Flowchart to Determine What Religion You Should Follow

Am just loving this. But then, I am easily amused by the irreverent and a big fan of flowcharts and infographics.

Advertising Takeover

This is a newer, nicer definition of whitewash.

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Toys and games: my Dunny obsession

Aligned in formation on my desk at work is this little Dunny and nine of her mates. She's from Clutter and part of Series 5. My vinyl posse amuses not just me but all that wander by.

Collectible art toys are a whole world and although I am just a casual tourist in it, I am ever impressed by the creativity. It applies to marketing too — am watching KidRobot's wonderful idea for Dunny Hunt '09 NYC using QR codes. Please KidRobot, open a store in London. Your pop up boutique within Selfridges for the wicked Ye Olde English Dunny series was a smashing success and we want more.

The Black Dog on vacation

Here is my free idea for the Black Dog or any other silkscreen tee shirt artist on the Vindin. Have a great vacation on a magical island First Dog and family xx

Candy Land on Lombard Street

Loving this 60th anniversary idea. Super windy Lombard Street is the perfect location for a life size board game experience (see vid). Wish I was there.

AP Photo/Hasbro Inc., Darryl Bush

btw, did not know the game was designed by a woman recovering from polo. Also loving the Hasbro digital news release.

chloe ruchon: 'barbie foot'

I was never a fan of Barbie or much good at foosball, but am loving this piece by French artist Cloe Ruchon. Read more here.


'barbie foot'  / image © designboom

Howard Dean Endorses Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

I am already on record as being a Gillibrand fan. As a Representative and now a Senator, she stands out by posting her daily schedule of meetings in a Sunlight Report on her website.

When I got to meet her at a Democrats Abroad event in London, her no nonsense demeanor and plain speaking reminded me of Howard Dean. Or maybe it was because they’re both infamous for having (past tense) a positive rating from the National Rifle Association, lol.

Sometimes I have a good idea

Hill & Knowlton QA with Twitter's Biz Stone, originally uploaded by zrodgers.

And sometimes they really happen ;-) This is our Hill & Knowlton First Annual Official Cannes Lions Tweet-up with Biz Stone. Good times (and a packed theatre)

Happy Birthday America

Many happy returns. Wish I was there.