Thursday, May 24, 2012

What's in a Name?

I wish my blog had a cool name.  I like to read the blog "Attack of the Redneck Mommy" - now that's a name that pulls you in.  But coming up with my own cool name is elusive.  This had been a problem all year, as I have been trying to name my headband business that has been part of our fundraising efforts.  Lots of people have asked me for a business card.  To have a business, I must have a name, and to name a business is a lot of pressure.  It must be memorable, it must somewhat describe what I do, it must be able to adapt as products have to adapt, and I just can't seem to find it.  I make ribbon headbands, barettes, and such.  I love the Chinerse Proverb about all of us being connected by an invisable red thread.  I've thought of "Threads of Love", "Threads of Hope".  Since this started as my way to raise the money to bring home Molly, I've thought of using her name, but just can't find a "M" word for ribbons or flowers to go with her name: Molly's ________?  I have always put a lot of thought into names.  With the big boys I wanted names that are classic and stand the test of time, not the trendy stuff.  I looked at what their initials would spell and changed name choices based on that.  I looked for common spellings so they could find things in the store with their names on them, spelled correctly.  With Molly we even looked all over on line to see if  "y" or "ie" is the way it's being spelled now.  So much pressure to have the perfect name.  I guess I won't re-name my blog........

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