Hope your new year is even better than the last one. Keep smiling in 2015!
Read More »- December 20, 2014
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- August 5, 2014
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Random 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 a blooming, cauliflowery beard who stopped in the middle of the intersection and stammered out a few words in my […]
Read More »- May 27, 2014
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Les 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 morons who are driving recklessly. This video shows how to do it. Be careful out there.
Read More »- February 18, 2014
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Random 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 into a convenience store. He was sitting on the sidewalk in a gray hoodie with one leg splayed out. He […]
Read More »- December 31, 2013
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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, Ruby. I couldn’t have said it, or written it, any better. From the entire staff […]
Read More »- November 13, 2013
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Goose the noodle
TAKE YOUR BRAIN FOR A WALK. According to studies, walking stimulates your brain. This official scientific image shows how the brain reacts to exercise. I’m no scientist, but it makes sense to me. In my line of work, I’ve found that when you need inspiration it helps to get the blood flowing and take […]
Read More »- August 13, 2013
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Best website on Earth – or worst?
Normally, I HATE websites that are so jammed and cluttered with content your eyeballs burst before you can figure out what the hell they sell and how to buy it. One of the worst I’ve ever seen is SO BAD that it’s actually good. Not just good, but (in my addled mind) GREAT. It’s absolutely […]
Read More »- June 14, 2013
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The fine art of communication
Creatures respond to stimuli in different ways. You need to know your audience. Then find the right mix of image, language, tone, and content. It’s not just what you say, but how you say it. A great image (whether in an ad or Facebook post) draws attention and gets people to read the headline. And […]
Read More »- May 4, 2013
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Les Overhead blog launched. No net.
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Yes, Les is writing a blog. As if the world needed another one. I apologize up front. Topics to be covered include: communication, writing, design, advertising, humor, roadtrips, bars, and the odd rant here and there. I vow to keep i...Read More »
