Category: Deep Thoughts
July 23rd, 2009

Renata Will Be With You Shortly.

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People often tell us: "Mortar looks like a fun place to work." or "Your office seems like a nice place."  We agree. It is.  Sometimes, however, we take things a little far. (OK, "Most times.")
Apparently, Renata's dog feels so strongly about Chateau D'Mortar that she threw a little tantrum upon not getting to come in today.
So.
If you are Cesar Millan, please call.
If you are a carpet company who'd like to work out a little trade, please call.

If you need Renata, she will get back to you as soon as FEMA leaves.

June 10th, 2009

Dance Dance Revolution.

One Guy Dancing = Freaker.

Two Guys Dancing = Get A Room. Or At Least, Dance Lessons.

Three Guys Dancing = Dance Party!

Seth Godin brings up the important point that…

"…Before (Guy #3,) it was just a crazy dancing guy and then maybe one other crazy guy. But it's guy #3 who made it a movement.
Initiators are rare indeed, but it's scary to be the leader.
Guy #3 is rare too, but it's a lot less scary and just as important.
Guy #49 is irrelevant. No bravery points for being part of the mob.
We need more guy #3s"

Via our pal Catalina, at Catalista.

April 21st, 2009

Can We Get An Amen?

In which we take a moment to wish our own Mark Williams a very happy birthday. Let the spirit take hold of you and leave a comment in his honor, won't you? Hallelujah!

April 7th, 2009

Just what are Todd and Ryan doing in Burma?

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Yup. The rumors are true. Two of our intrepid Mortarites are in Burma (or Myanmar for those of you paying attention) . And yes they are there working on a new way to market irrigation systems to local farmers.

March 23rd, 2009

“There’s a kid on a Pogo stick in front of my house…”

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Admit it: You secretly wonder just what the hell is up with Twitter. Is the minutae of anyone's day really that interesting? Then, you discover Christopher Walken uses it. And it all becomes clear.

"Mrs. Liebowitz's
cat has gone missing again. He answers to "Martin" and walks with an
unfortunate limp. This was only partially my fault.
"

Via the Daily Dish.