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A Sweet Blog...
From time to time, I write. Or I take pictures. I have started recording videos, more to push myself because I am uncomfortable in front of any camera. The views I express are random, subject to change, and though influenced by my experiences and environment, they are completely mine!
I hope you enjoy. Perhaps glean something useful. And as always, I do appreciate feedback. No, seriously, I really do! Most days...
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Rich Honiball
Jan 64 min read
A New Year, A New Perspective: Redefining the Sunday Scaries
It’s the first Sunday of the new year - a time when many are still clinging to their holiday break, gearing up to return to work.
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Rich Honiball
Sep 29, 20244 min read
Embracing Imperfection: Why It's OK to Not Be OK Sometimes (The Sunday Scaries)
I think it’s a sign of health to admit when we aren’t okay. It gives others the permission to do the same. It opens a door...
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Rich Honiball
Jan 13, 20243 min read
Perspective Matters - Having New Eyes in a Familiar World
Perspective does, indeed, matter - it shapes not only our adventures but also our everyday lives and the decisions we make within them.
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Rich Honiball
Nov 16, 20234 min read
Filling One’s Life Bucket: A Journey from Dreams to Daily Fulfillment
When younger, I imagined the world through tales of grand adventure. Characters traveling to unseen lands, climbing towering peaks, or...
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Rich Honiball
Aug 20, 20234 min read
Back to School: A Reading List
This week, my wife and I officially became "empty nesters." If you have been following my posts over the last couple of months on my...
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Rich Honiball
Jul 15, 20233 min read
Today in Brand History: The Original Rosetta Stone
(photo credit: science.howstuffworks.com) Originally published in 2022, edited on July 15, 2023 The Rosetta Stone dates back to 196 B.C....
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Rich Honiball
Jun 30, 20234 min read
Today in Brand History: Pride Month
(photo credit: www.abcnews.com) The establishment of Pride Month can be traced back to the events of June 28, 1969, when the Stonewall...
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Rich Honiball
Jun 19, 20234 min read
Today in Brand History: Juneteenth
(photo credit: pbs.com) On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday in the United States with the signing...
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Rich Honiball
Feb 28, 20233 min read
Today in Brand History: B&O Railroad
On February 28, 1827, the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad, the first commercial railroad in the United States, was chartered in...
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Rich Honiball
Dec 16, 20223 min read
Today in Brand History: Christian Dior
On December 16, 1946, the House of Dior was established at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, France by fashion designer Christian Dior and...
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Rich Honiball
Oct 10, 20223 min read
Today in Brand History: The United States Naval Academy
(Photo credit: The Library of Congress) In 1845, the Naval School was established at the former Fort Severn in Annapolis, MD. What would...
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Rich Honiball
Oct 4, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The Orient Express
(photo credit: trainconsultant.com) In 1883, The Orient Express departed on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul. A luxury...
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Rich Honiball
Oct 2, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The Washington Commanders
In 1932, the Washington Commanders (originally as Boston Braves) played the franchise's debut NFL game, losing 14-0 to Brooklyn Dodgers...
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Rich Honiball
Oct 1, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: Stanford University
(photo credit: stanford.edu) In 1891, Stanford University in California opened its doors after being founded by Leland Stanford and his...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The Polo Grounds
(photo credit: sportsillustrated.com) In 1880, the 1st pro baseball game was held at the Polo Grounds, NY Metropolitans beat Washington...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: Marks & Spencer
(photo credit: thegenealogist.com) In 1894: Simon Marks and Tom Spencer open their first Penny Bazaar in Manchester. Michael Marks, a...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 25, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The Hollywood Sign
(photo credit: LA Times) In 1949, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the construction of the new Hollywood sign in Hollywood, Los...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 14, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The American Department Store
(photo credit: visualizingnyc.org) In 1848, Alexander Stewart opened the first US department store, the A.T. Stewart Dry Goods Store,...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 13, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: Velcro
In 1955, Swiss inventor George de Mestral was granted a patent for what would become known as Velcro. The concept stuck (sorry, I had to...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 9, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The Yankees
In 1904, the Boston Herald refers to NY baseball club, called the Highlanders as "Yankees", when it reports "Yankees take 2," The Yankees...
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