Monthly Archives: May 2012

It’s a Geek Thing

It doesn’t matter how hard you try, the written word can only capture a certain aspect of what you want to convey. Experts tell us that non-verbal communication accounts for 80% of the meaning of a message. With that in … Continue reading

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Lessons Learned One Year After the Joplin Tornado

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the EF5 tornado that hit my hometown of Joplin, Missouri. It was the deadliest tornado since modern record-keeping began over five decades ago. It claimed 161 lives, destroyed 7,000 homes, 18,000 cars, and will … Continue reading

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The Opposite of Sex is Sleep

This following is a guest post by Mark Kinsley. The opposite of sex is sleep. Think about it. People work hard at getting good sex, but are lazy about getting good sleep. People feel they must create good sex, but think good sleep should … Continue reading

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Innerspring Beds Lead the Market. Still.

It’s no secret that memory foam products are on a growth track. This is actually great for the entire industry (yes, even for us innerspring guys). But my question is, Do you really think foam alone makes a better sleep … Continue reading

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The Low Point of High Point Market

After attending High Point Furniture Market, I am not sure what to think. I have been going to that market for ages, but about six years ago I stopped because Las Vegas opened up and all of the bedding people … Continue reading