World Headquarters

I am supposed to be writing a provocative feature story on a new Ford partnership but my mind is wandering so I'm going to write up this blog entry first. I thought you would like a tour of my world headquarters here in the D. The entire space is about 12 x 12 square and its located on the second floor of a great historic home (built in 1896) on Jefferson Avenue. It has been converted to offices and there is a wonderful ad firm downstairs. I look out the front window at the Detroit River. It's the best and I am so comfortable here.




The first photo shows my desk and the all-important coffee pot.






OK, quick look the other way and you see my conference room. Dan made me a great office table (graced by a Ro pot and one of my weavings). On the wall, I hung some old automotive ads that target women ...I like the one that says "What A Difference Our Second Car Has Made for Our Girls."

Next to the window is the radiator with the all important John Kerry singing doll (he's the president here!), a signed snap from Kermit, a photo of the kids and one of the 100+ distinguished clowns I worked with at the Thanksgiving Parade, a Happy Feet windup doll from a press kit for Great Lakes Crossing, a Christmas ornament sent from White Castle, a Ford Warriors in Pink magnet, an invitation for the Crain's House Party that I worked on, an American Idol Finale ticket and a bracelet from this year's Auto Show. I also squeeze in my XM Radio (usually tuned to Bluesville).


Before leaving this time-killing tour, you have to take a minute to admire the Pumpkin Spice paint job. My Mom and I stripped a bunch of yucky blue wallpaper and painted the room before I started the company in the Fall of 2005. (Thanks Mom!)