Dave Wischnowsky is one of the really nice guys in the media. He's a columnist for The Ottawa Daily Times, and he did a great story on Kim & Jason awhile back. He has an interesting new book out, called "Northern IlliNOISE: Tales of a Territory". The book is a collection of 75 of Dave's "Wisch List" columns, including the column that he wrote about K&J. Also included in the book is a feature story that he wrote this past summer about a man named "Pilgrim George" who, for the past 34 years, has been walking on a pilgrimage in the name of Jesus Christ. He walked through Ottawa in June. The …
Archives for November 2004
Wet Paint
I've been busy as all get out lately. Visiting schools, talking to youth groups, finishing the first draft of my upcoming book, and working on new product designs for next year. The WOW greeting card line has been a pretty good success so far, and we're planning on doubling the line in January. So, I've been busy working on 24 new card designs...the creativity never stops...To be honest, I could really use a break. Bill Watterson (the creator of Calvin & Hobbes) used to take lengthy sabbaticals during the year to recharge his batteries. I can't argue with the guy's results, but I haven't …
Our Candles Smell Like Dirt
And that's actually a good thing. The other night, Kim (a kindergarten teacher by day) sold a few candles to her principal. Red Hot Cinnamon was the candle of choice for Cheryl, but her son was interested in our candle tins. Fresh Dirt, to be specific. He works as a landscaper and LOVES dirt. Apparently, he was quite taken that there was such a candle in existence. He bought it, and has had it burning in his room for the last several days. His room happens to be in the basement of the house, and Cheryl mentioned to Kim that their whole basement now smells "exactly like dirt." Kim …
Pros and Cons of Being Male
Lately I've been cursing my genetically hard-wired male tendencies. I wish I could think more like a woman. Allow me to explain. …