06.07.22 | The LGBTQ+ community and allies are up in arms after the White House kicked off Pride Month by announcing a new postal stamp honoring former first lady Nancy Reagan. The Reagan Administration showed no leadership during the AIDS crisis and the optics of honoring the former first lady during PRIDE is just not smart. The NFL and New England claps back at social media trolls that mocked the Rainbow flag and other PRIDE recognition. Finally, the UK launches a 50p coin in honor of PRIDE.

06.01.22 | Shop Talk looks at an article from Out Magazine that recommends an array of PRIDE Merchandise that actually gives back to LGBTQ causes and orgs. Caught My Eye showcases a photographer that does glam shots to help dogs get adopted. Also, the Mayor of San Francisco is bowing out of the PRIDE parade because uniformed officers are not allowed to march. This is a trend nationwide and not a good one in our opinion. Joseph Pujol, better known by his stage name Le Pétomane was a French flatulist (professional farter) and entertainer and our Business Birthday this week.

05.31.22 | Walmart pulls an ice cream product in honor of Juneteenth. Many African American consumers opined via social media that this is what happens when you don’t have diverse voices in the C-suite. Then, State Farm Insurance reversed a decision to supply LGBTQ themed books to agents as donations to local organizations and schools. Finally, Calvin Klein is offering a line of Pride clothing under the theme of This Is Love. John Waters and Mink Stole are in one of the promotions.

05.25.22 | Shop Talk looks at an article from Fast Company that believes entrepreneurs at 60 have a lot to offer. Experience, intuition, and purpose are more fully formed as we spend time in the workplace and that’s a good thing. Caught My Eye exposes the problem with public urination in Philly’s subway system and creepy dolls are washing-up on shore in Texas… The co-creator of the Philly cheesesteak, Harry Olivieri, is our Business Birthday.

05.24.22 | CNN started CNN+ streaming service this past Spring, then promptly shuttered it leaving many people out of work. Imagine the surprise when many of them received Welcome to CNN gift baskets with branded merchandise and tips on how to make the most of their career at CNN. Then, Grindr is seeing an influx of straight women on the gay male hook-up site looking for femme or bisexual men. Good luck. Finally, Disney had introduced a line of Pride merchandise ready for June purchase with money going to LGBTQ non-profits. Many see this as a positive when compared with Disney’s Rainbow Collection of the past.

05.18.22 | Shop Talk reveals that a PR firm has suggested to their clients to stay silent regarding Roe v. Wade. Thomas Midgley Jr., the inventor of leaded gas and Freon is our Business Birthday. Caught my eye highlights the accomplishments of astrophysicist, Dr. Jane Rigby. Also, a Catholic elementary school accidentally sells red thongs disguised as roses for Mother’s Day.

05.17.22 | Thailand is sending 1 million cannabis plants to private citizens for medicinal purposes—and leaves us wondering why. Then, “The Griswolds” picked up a stray puppy alongside the road while on vacation—and it ended up being a wandering coyote! Finally, Google is allowing you to have private information hidden from the search engine. Address, email contact, and other data can be eliminated from search if you request by submitting a form that details what you do not want public. Remember, Bing or other search engines will still have your information available.

05.11.22 | Shop Talk looks at how companies are pivoting from The Great Resignation to The Great Embrace. Caught my eye explores the drought out West and what the low water levels are revealing. Also, Target is selling a t-shirt for Pride which is a design from the group Act Up. Stay tuned for how Target will resolve the infringement. Jackie Cochran, trailblazing aviator, and cosmetic guru is our Business Birthday.

05.10.22 | An 83-year-old retired doctor is accused of pooping in the pool, swimming in the wrong lane, and defecating in the spa shower of her Upper East Side NYC condo. She says MOST of the accusations are untrue and she is now embroiled in a legal suit with the Rio Condo and Spa. Stay tuned. Then, a NYC resident, Robert Samuel, has carved out a living waiting in line for clients looking for everything from Hamilton tickets to the latest Apple gadget. Finally, the niece of a long-dead priest who taught theater at the Catholic Univ in DC, is suing to block the sale of one of Judy Garland’s iconic “Wizard of Oz’’ blue and white gingham dresses that was missing for decades.