Instant Custom Signs – Drew Brims' Blog

Here at ICSigns, We Value It I read somewhere that integrity is defined as doing the right thing when no one is watching.  I think that sums it up nicely.  We make choices from the time we wake until the time we close our eyes and drift off for the night.  Some of the toughest [...]

In ancient times, the handshake was an expression of peace between two people. Always right hand to right hand (swords or knives typically held in that hand) which demonstrated that no weapon was being held. I was always taught to shake hands with a firm, not aggressive, grip and look the other party in the eye. Each party to this ritual can size up the other and see if the out-held hand is offered in peace and honesty or if there is some underlying malice that the eyes could disclose. I wanted the customer to know we were upstanding, honest people; ready and able to complete the tasks given.

Like it or not, winter is on its way!  Your sign will thank you for paying attention to it now, rather than waiting for problems to arise in a couple of months. Jim Clarke, Customer & Technical Services Manager at EM Plastic & Electric Products Ltd., a major supplier of electrical components to the sign [...]

My friends know I’m a distance runner (I do it for fun!). I’ve run three marathons (each time qualifying for Boston) as well as many shorter races. Qualifying for Boston is a difficult challenge for a recreational runner like me. When you have a busy job, family and community commitments and health and financial considerations, it’s hard to make the time for all the training required to achieve that level of fitness. To run a marathon, one must train for a minimum of 18 weeks and be in good physical condition to start with. The training includes running 5 or 6 days a week including long runs of 20 – 34 kms on the weekend.