26.Nov.2009 What Swisher is listening to at his desk….Nov. 26th 2009
Nov. 26th 2009 Get Lit, Swisher
23.Nov.2009 Spotlight’s Favorite Stocking Stuffers
In the spirit of Oprah’s well-renowned “Oprah’s Favorite Things,” 12VSpotlight is presenting our own version just in time for Christmas shopping. However, our list will include items that are more affordable for the rest of us: 1. It is easy to provide the energy for this clock, and it is functional all at the same [...]
09.Nov.2009 100 Thing Challenge
At this time of economic downturn and as the stores prepare for holiday shoppers, I recall an interesting article that I read last year on my way to my downtown office. Chicagoans are very familiar with the “Red Eye,” the popular publication which you can obtain free from select locations throughout the city. There was [...]
05.Nov.2009 spotlight – celebrity pics
Here are some pics of celebs flashing their spotlight (more to come over the next few weeks) Get Lit, Swisher
02.Nov.2009 Put Your Dancing Shoes On
ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” has reintroduced the ballroom dancing phenomenon. Celebrities vie for coveted roles on the show, and audience members watch in awe. Because of the show’s popularity, dance lessons/classes are all the rage. My father is quite gifted on the dance floor, and he advised me to take ballroom dancing classes. (He [...]
23.Oct.2009 Green means go!
This morning it took me two hours to get to work. I realize that 26 miles is pretty far for a morning commute, but that should be about 40 minutes tops, even in Chicago traffic. How is it that millions of otherwise normal people turn into psychos when it rains? I mean seriously, I saw [...]
15.Oct.2009 Beauty is in the Eye of the Consumer
October 8th, 2009 Today’s topic is product photography. I am not a photographer – but I know a good hero shot when I see one. I bring this up because I am looking at one of my competitor’s catalogs right now and the images are so tiny I can’t even tell what they’re selling. You [...]
Best. Commercial. Ever
October 3rd, 2009 This is off the wall, but I had to share this with you all. Below is a description of a TV commercial that I really like versus ones I hate. They’re all advertising the same product, and it’s not one that I would ever buy – so why do I care so [...]
Spotlight Power!
September 29th, 2009 It’s a wednesday night in Chicago, a cool, clear autumn night with lots of stars. I have been asked to babysit my mom’s dog for the evening. We go outside into the dark yard. Suddenly, there is a rustling in the bushes. Visions of crazy ax-murderers run through my head. I spin [...]
11.Oct.2009 Trip to Taiwan
Below are some pics Bill and/or I took in Taiwan and Macau that cracked us up. Peep it. Get lit, Swisher
