My answer to high gas prices

I've always felt rather immune to high gas prices because I rarely commute. In fact, I've never commuted in my life except for a brief period when I had a job in southern CA and periodically had to go to work. And even that was only 2-3 weeks a time. The rest of the time, I either worked 3 blocks from my job and walked, or commuted through my dining room and kitchen to get in my office.

Some of my recent activities, including an appearance on local television, have lead to a sudden influx of local clients. That usually means more face to face meetings - at least for the first conversation. I don't mind it - I understand why people like that. After the first "getting to know you" I usually can retreat to the home office and get the work done.

But having had 3 such meetings this week and a few more scheduled for next, I found myself fueling up the CRV more often. Fortunately, I get excellent mileage with my Honda but it still causes great angst to see it taking over $30, sometimes nearer to $40, to fill up. Waaa! All of this then reminded me of the favorite section in Home Biz Wear - the Working at Home is Earth Friendly products. It really is true! I think I'm going to go buy myself a t-shirt. Hm... maybe I should design some bumper stickers.

Color Meaning Guide added to product line up

When I first published Shades of Success: Color Meaning for Non Design Professionals, I included a bonus product called the Color Meaning Guide. Based on it's value and popularity, this small document, packed with over 100 concepts, is now offered as a stand alone product. So, even if you didn't need the full course in color that I offered with Shades of Success, you can still benefit from this handy reference to color meaning and symbolism.

The Color Meaning Guide isn't a long document but it packs a mighty punch. If you know what message or emotion you want to convey in your marketing materials, branding or personal communications, you can look up the concept in the guide and know what professional designers know - which color evokes which concept or emotion. It will also help you differentiate between what your audience is moved by and what your personal preferences are and make the right color choices.

I'm offering the Color Meaning Guide alone for only $9.95.