Last message of ’13
It’s the thought that counts. On this, the last day of a year ending in 13, it seems fitting to end with a message of hope and good luck. The above message was written years ago by my daughter,...
View ArticleRandom Uncounters
Every once in awhile I write short, true accounts of encounters with random homeless folks in downtown Portland. The following is one such account. No Hand Out I first noticed him as I was heading...
View ArticleLes Overhead doubles Warren Buffett “March Madness” $1 billion offer
(Portland, OR) In a press release issued today from the world headquarters of Les Overhead, it was announced the one-man firm would double the $1 billion offer of Warren Buffett for picking every...
View ArticleLes Overhead Public Service Message
Memorial Day Driving Tips As a public service, Les Overhead provides the following message and song – by band Public Service Broadcasting. Drive safely this Memorial Day weekend. And watch out for...
View ArticleRandom Uncounters
Bucket Joke I learned something the other day about homeless people. They’re not afraid to laugh. I was hurrying back to work after lunch. While crossing a Portland street I met a downtrodden man with...
View ArticleHappy Selfie-Promo Holidays from Les Overhead
Hope your new year is even better than the last one. Keep smiling in 2015!
View ArticleLessons learned from a freelance Snake Charmer
On a recent holiday trip to Morocco, I spent some time in Marrakech with various local freelancers, including storytellers, drummers, dancers with roosters on their head, fortune-tellers, cell phone...
View ArticleYou simply must read this
HEY, LOOK THIS WAY! READ THIS AMAZING BLOG POST! You will be astounded at what happens next! Did you hear the shocking news? Are you missing the boat on this? Good God, HURRY! (Pause. Heavy,...
View Article“Driving Strangers: Diary of an Uber Driver”
Strangely enough, I’ve recently collaborated on a book with good friend and weirdly talented Portland artist, Karen Wippich. It’s titled “Driving Strangers: Diary of an Uber Driver.” The book combines...
View ArticleGoodLife Brewing
Package copy for 3 GoodLife brews. GoodLife Brewing in Bend makes some fine beer. I was fortunate to write packaging for three of its finest. Experiential research conducted.
View ArticleThe Importance of Knees
As a competitive basketball player for untold years (48), I know well how important knees are. I would never have blocked as many shots (11) or swished so many countless jumpers (1,393), or dunked in...
View ArticleWhy I no longer hate typos
Hey! Your your should be you're. But no sweat. You're human! Somewhere, a robot is laughing at me. Typos used to bug the holy bejezus outta me. They drove me berserk. Whenever I saw one on a sign I...
View ArticleSEE BEHIND THE CURTAIN – LES OVERHEAD EMAIL SIGNUP
Sign up for the Les Overhead Email List and get the real truth. Receive one vintage, handcrafted Les Overhead email every few weeks or so. Topics include copywriting, advertising, art, music, movies,...
View ArticlePositively speaking. Am I full of it?
I used to argue with my daughter about the “half glass of water.” I claimed it was half full. She always said half empty. The more I tried to convince her to think positive, she affirmed the negative....
View ArticleRandom Uncounters
Bucket Joke I learned something the other day about homeless people. They’re not afraid to laugh. I was hurrying back to work after lunch. While crossing a Portland street I met a downtrodden man with...
View ArticleLearn by handwriting
I once read that Hunter S. Thompson, as a young and ambitious writer, tried to improve his writing by copying word for word the opening chapter of The Great Gatsby. At that age, long before he became...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....