Author Archives: monoclemarquee

Monocle Marquee could have saved us time and money

Posted on October 12, 2011 by monoclemarquee

All I had to do was open the oven door and I knew it was time to replace the foil that I had placed on the bottom of my stove to catch the drippings from overflowing pies and other exotic … Continue reading →

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Let your entrepreneurial spirit out of the box

Posted on October 6, 2011 by monoclemarquee

For those of us who have a lot of years under our belt, it is never too late. I mentioned earlier that Monocle Marquee evolved from an idea to a prototype to a product as the result of experiencing difficulty … Continue reading →

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Three Key Lessons for Entrepreneurs

Posted on September 21, 2011 by monoclemarquee

What can be more exciting than creating a product that has never existed before? The answer to that is NOTHING! Monocle Marquee is just one example of the evolution of a new product based on a need that turned out … Continue reading →

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How did Monocle Marquee get its start?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by monoclemarquee

I can’t believe I haven’t already shared this. A customer asked about the origin of Monocle Marquee the other day and I thought it might be something that others would be interested in as well. It all started about 10 … Continue reading →

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Monocle Marquee encourages you to share your thoughts

Posted on September 7, 2011 by monoclemarquee

Have you ever seen something new to you, liked the “look” and “feel,” felt the price was right, but hesitated to make a purchase? Maybe something like a software program or a phone or even a fancy pen? You go … Continue reading →

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Little Conveniences Make All the Difference

Posted on September 1, 2011 by monoclemarquee

As we age there a lot of things that we learn to appreciate like never before. . .those key rings with the electronic tracking device so you can be reminded of where you parked your car, the heated massage pillow … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Interacting with our Grandparents

Posted on August 29, 2011 by monoclemarquee

Grandparents love to interact with their grandchildren. They look forward to their visits and often have special outings or activities planned that they can all do together. It might be a visit to the local railroad museum, lunch at McDonalds, … Continue reading →

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The Applications Just Keep Coming

Posted on August 24, 2011 by monoclemarquee

As you know, Monocle Marquee was developed by baby boomers especially for baby boomers and seniors. However, there is another important audience that Monocle Marquee can serve. What about moms and dads with school age children who arrive home before … Continue reading →

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Reminiscing on Favorite Memories

Posted on August 19, 2011 by monoclemarquee

I have lots of pictures surrounding my workspace–several are pinned to the wall and others are arranged neatly in frames. I really enjoy looking up from the computer and seeing my family, friends, and dogs cheering me on. Some of … Continue reading →

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A Special Week

Posted on August 13, 2011 by monoclemarquee

Nearly every year my sister and I manage to get together for a few days. Just the two of us—no kids, no husbands, no responsibilities. It’s all about enjoying each other’s company and doing what we want to do when … Continue reading →

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