Entry #9: Advertising Brings a Smile

12/1/2010

Entry #9 – December 1, 2010

The Image: A storefront in New York City.

It's time for a less serious blog! On Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at the end of three days in New York City, I went for a walk before my departure to the airport. As I returned from Times Square along 42d Street, I had to stop, laugh, and cross the street to take pictures. A security guard confirmed my observation: the signs and open doors had not been there the previous day. Just in time for Christmas and other holidays, Charmin offered a place every tourist and shopper seeks: a place to use the restroom. It seems fitting that folks in NYC would make the bathroom into a Broadway production.

copyright© 2010 by Paulette L. Stenzel for the photo and text.

2 Comments

Kiki Suarez link

12/14/2010 06:18:51 am

Thank you, Paulette. I guess, we can just save the world for humans if we open our hearts more and more. The Peacepolepeople came here many, many years ago and several are in several different locatipons in town here in San Cristobal. The thing is: the pole is not enough. It is just a reminder. We have to find that peace inside ourselves, otherwise we will not be able to create it outside.

I wish you peace in your heart fot this Christmas.

KIKI

Paulette

12/14/2010 07:11:12 am

Hi Kiki,
I posted my response by the Peace Pole blog. Thanks for your thoughtful words. You are 100% right: the pole is not enough. Each of us must find peace within! I wish you great peace this Christmas and beyond, too! Paulette

Paulette L. Stenzel

I am a mom, learner, writer, lawyer, violinist, environmentalist in process, traveler, and avid reader. My profession is Professor of Sustainability and International Business Law in Michigan State University's Broad College of Business. My research, writing, and teaching coincide with my personal pursuit of a more sustainable world through the Triple Bottom line: economy, social equity, and environment. Through research and public speaking I share information and perspectives on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Fair Trade, direct trade, cooperatives, micro-finance, local production and purchasing, organics, and related areas.

Contact me at stenzel@msu.edu.