Went to see my friend, Lyn Rathburn at The Cactus King today. Lyn is not only the owner of Cactus King but he is also quite an accomplshed artist. Not sure what you’d call his art other than maybe recycled art but, in any event, I really like it.
Lyn is a very big personality with a big heart and simple dreams. He’s a very talented guy who knows how to grow cactus and make pretty cool art.
This is a link to his art site and this is a link to the Cactus King Site.
Today was an interesting day at STANANDLOU. The Houston Texan Cheerleaders were in the office to shoot some photos and videos for their website. I was asked by VT2 to go down and shoot some stills as I was the onlt one with a camera.
Note to self: ALWAYS BRING YOUR CAMERA TO WORK!!!
The girls were great. They happily posed with Reggie, were super nice and a credit to the quality Houston Texan franchise.
Well done, girls!
Enjoyed a fun evening last night with our friends from the marketing department of the Houston Dynamo. We visited Spotlight Karaoke for Happy Hour and had a blast.
Lindsay Daywalt, Marketing Director for the Dynamo, was the ringleader and got everyone on the stage to participate — even me.
It was my first time to karaoke although many friends have tried to get me to do it through the years but I was able to uphold my dignity until, well, last night.
Lindsay and I sang an old Neil Diamond classic, “Sweet Caroline.” Lot’s of fun was had by all as well as a lot of beer!
At the end of the night, everyone hopped on stage and did a spirited group sing of “Love Shack” by the B-52’s. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS HERE.
Another nite at Lou’s. Last night, “Steak Nite at PJ’s”, became “Music and Pizza Nite at Lou’s”. It was quite different from our regular Thursday nite. All of the guy’s thought it would be a good idea to work on our music and eat pizza. Mark Sansoucy new to the Reggie Bibbs Orchestra, along with the regulars 
William Hughes,Matt Jones, and Supporters Geo Austin and Lou Congelio attended.
Our friend, Mark Sansoucy, wrote a song that we loved. Mark was inspired by Reggie Bibbs and his JUST ASK FOUNDATION, to write a song. The name of the song? JUST ASK. You will enjoy it as much as I do, I’m sure of that. We hope to have the photos and videos on the blog soon. I would love to hear your thoughts on the idea. And I know I can look forward to terrific comments of the music.
Download Lyrics to “Just Ask!”
Just Ask (A Song for Reggie Bibbs)
Music and Lyrics by Mark Sansoucy
Just ask
Just ask
And I’ll tell you all you want to know
Just ask
Just ask
All you have to do is say Hello
I see people staring at me in restaurants
When I’m hanging out with my good friends
Yes, they see the way I look
And they get a little spooked
But that’s because they don’t know what I have
So, just ask
Just ask
And I’ll tell you all you want to know
Just ask
Just ask
All you have to do is say Hello
Pull your chair on up and come on over
I don’t bite, but sometimes my friends do.
Yes, we like to clown around
When we hit the town
But just like you they stepped on up and asked
So, just ask
Just ask
And I’ll tell you all you want to know
Just ask
Just ask
All you have to do is say Hello
Living a life like mine it isn’t easy
Sometimes I don’t want to leave my house
But I can’t live in fear
For those who hold me dear
Cause they know it’s what’s inside that really counts
So, just ask
Just ask
And I’ll tell you all you want to know
Just ask
Just ask
All you have to do is say Hello
All you have to do is say Hello
(HOUSTON) STANANDLOU Marketing//Advertising added three new companies to its client roster with the addition of Kolache Mama, Renaissance Healthcare System, and the Houston Dynamo. Billings for the three Houston-based companies were not disclosed.
Kolache Mama awarded STANANDLOU their marketing and public relations business after a review of several New York City and Houston agencies.
“I am pleased to relate the appointment of STANANDLOU as the advertising and marketing arm for Mama’s house,” stated Richard Saler, president of Kolache Mama. “This group is strong on both the creative and execution requirements necessary to help Mama reach the consumer/corporate markets she is seeking.”
The agency will be responsible for all aspects of marketing, advertising, PR, collateral, and web-based media.
“We are extremely excited and flattered by our new relationship with Kolache Mama, stated Michelle Reed, principal at STANANDLOU. “They needed local marketing and public relations representation that could respond quickly and effectively to the many challenges of introducing a new food concept to the New York City market.”
Saler added, “The approaches outlined by STANANDLOU are not only cost effective, but more importantly, unique and special. We are fortunate to find this rare breed here in Houston.” Read the rest of this entry »
“I am pleased to relate the appointment of STANANDLOU as the advertising and marketing arm for Mama’s house.
This group is STRONG on both the creative and execution requirements necessary to help Mama reach the consumer/corporate markets she is seeking.
The approaches outlined in a combination of Public Relations and Advertising are not only cost effective, but MORE importantly unique and special. We are fortunate to find this rare breed here in Houston!!”
- Richard Saler, President, Kolache Mama, May 26, 2009
“I am pleased to nominate Richard Saler, “The Smartest, Wisest and Best Looking Guy on Marquart Street!”"
- Lou Congelio, President, STANANDLOU, May 26, 2009
Photos: Lou Congelio
No matter how hard coach Dominic Kinnear and Kei Kamara tried to get
around the subject after the match, the fact was the Dynamo were
determined to pummel the San Jose Earthquakes no matter what Saturday
night.
My friend Ray Caywood did this little manipulation for me. It was TOTALLY unsolicited!!!No, Really.
In any event, Ray is a very skilled PhotoShop expert so if you’re needing to add to your staff, Ray would be a good guy to have around. If for no other reason than to make you look good.
rcaywood@msn.com
Objective
To obtain a challenging position in a growing company that allows for creative ideas and designs. I have a passion
for creating and manipulating graphics in any medium. A fun environment where I can do this would be ideal.
Lou and Kinky Friedman ran into each other at this year’s Art Car Parade in downtown Houston. Kinky was in town to serve as Grand Marshall of the annual parade. Lou worked with Kinky several years ago at the Utopia Animal Rescue Farm (owned and operated by Kinky) where Kinky filmed a public service announcement for longtime STANANDLOU client, SNAP, the Spay Neuter & Assistance Program.
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