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A Sweet Blog...
From time to time, I write. Or I take pictures. I have started recording videos, more to push myself because I am uncomfortable in front of any camera. The views I express are random, subject to change, and though influenced by my experiences and environment, they are completely mine!
I hope you enjoy. Perhaps glean something useful. And as always, I do appreciate feedback. No, seriously, I really do! Most days...
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Rich Honiball
Oct 2, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The Washington Commanders
In 1932, the Washington Commanders (originally as Boston Braves) played the franchise's debut NFL game, losing 14-0 to Brooklyn Dodgers...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 30, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The Flintstones
(photo credit: The Cartoon Network) In 1960, "The Flintstones", created by Hanna-Barbera, became the first animated series to hold a...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The Polo Grounds
(photo credit: sportsillustrated.com) In 1880, the 1st pro baseball game was held at the Polo Grounds, NY Metropolitans beat Washington...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: Marks & Spencer
(photo credit: thegenealogist.com) In 1894: Simon Marks and Tom Spencer open their first Penny Bazaar in Manchester. Michael Marks, a...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 25, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The Hollywood Sign
(photo credit: LA Times) In 1949, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the construction of the new Hollywood sign in Hollywood, Los...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 14, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The American Department Store
(photo credit: visualizingnyc.org) In 1848, Alexander Stewart opened the first US department store, the A.T. Stewart Dry Goods Store,...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 13, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: Velcro
In 1955, Swiss inventor George de Mestral was granted a patent for what would become known as Velcro. The concept stuck (sorry, I had to...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 12, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: Spaghetti Westerns
In 1964, the film that popularized the "Spaghetti Western" genre, "A Fistful of Dollars" premiered. It was directed by Sergio Leone and...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 9, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The Yankees
In 1904, the Boston Herald refers to NY baseball club, called the Highlanders as "Yankees", when it reports "Yankees take 2," The Yankees...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 8, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: Scotch Tape
In 1930, American inventor Richard Gurley Drew, an American inventor who worked for Johnson & Johnson, Permacel Co., and 3M, created...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 7, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: Raggedy Ann
In 1915, Johnny Gruelle, American artist, political cartoonist, children's book and comics author, illustrator, and storyteller, patented...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 6, 20221 min read
Today in Brand History: The Piggly Wiggly
In 1916, the first self service supermarket, the "Piggly Wiggly" was opened by Clarence Saunders in Memphis, Tennessee. Prior to it's...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 5, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: Minor League Baseball
In 1901, the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, known later Minor League Baseball was formed. Representatives of...
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Rich Honiball
Sep 4, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The Cafeteria
In 1885, the first cafeteria is believed to have opened. The Exchange Buffet in NYC, opened right across from the New York Stock...
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Rich Honiball
Aug 30, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: Air France
In 1933, Air France was formed from five French airlines, Air Orient, Air Union, the Société Générale de Transport Aérien, and the...
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Rich Honiball
Aug 29, 20221 min read
Today In Brand History: Mercedes-Benz (kind of)
In 1885, Gottlieb Daimler, a German engineer, industrial designer and industrialist, received a German patent for the world's first...
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Rich Honiball
Aug 27, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: Montgomery Ward
In 1872, Aaron Montgomery Ward issued the first "catalog" for his mail-order business. It was a single sheet listing 163 available items....
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Rich Honiball
Aug 26, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The Mini
(photo credit: TheGuardian.com) In 1959, the British Motor Corporation introduced the Morris Mini-Minor, designed by Alec Issigonis, it...
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Rich Honiball
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: Instant Ramen
Today in #Brand History: In 1958, Momofuku Ando marketed the first package of precooked instant noodles under the brand name "Chikin...
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Rich Honiball
Aug 24, 20222 min read
Today in Brand History: The Potato Chip
Today in Brand History: The Potato Chip
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