general observations before agency life

I was going to write a post about the year ahead in the world of brand communications but realized that I am about to start work tomorrow. I will enter the busy, productive, boiling phase (and exit percolation mode). So, the next couple of posts are random thoughts on well, ice boxes and shoes. Before I begin, in homage to the advent of 2009, I'd like to share one of my favorite fortunes and mantra for the new year: