High Point's Hidden Wonders

Every time I turn around, I discover something new, unusual, or unique about my home town of High Point. It seems you just have to keep your eyes open to see these things.

Some are pretty obvious, like the giant comma, masquerading as a round-a-bout. For those of us who live near it, the comma offers up a bit of fun as we watch the traffic navigate it. Scary, but quite entertaining!

Some are not as obvious, like the million square feet of business space in our downtown that's only used four to six months out of every year. Hmmm...

And of course we harbor the worlds largest chest of drawers here in High Point. I think we advertise that in our brochures about our fair city. I'm pretty sure we have brochures... I'll check into that one.

A little less known is the giant, unused mall that resides within the confines of our city. The idea "if you build it, they will come" apparently does not pertain to shopping malls.

Meanwhile, High Point University, which used to be not much larger than a postage stamp, has grown to immense proportions. Word through the High Point grapevine says that HPU may be converting that mall into something more useful.

Now I've discovered an alligator farm across the street from the little elementary school where I work! Will wonders never cease!

I walked across the street to get a better look at it this past Friday. I did not see a farm. Nor did I see any alligators. I did, however, spot a sign of hope!

Coming Soon -- Shar Pei Chardonnay

Once upon a time, I ran my own business. While I truly enjoyed it, I didn't really care for the managing and delegating part of it. Employees can be difficult!

 

I'm planning a new venture. This time around, it will be a small one man operation. I have all sorts of products already thought up. All I need to do is create some prototypes, then send them into production. How easy is that? Instant business!

 

After quite a bit of in-depth research, my marketing department came up with the moniker, Fuzzy, Black Dogs Products. Has a nice ring, don't you think?

 

Of course, I'll start with the obvious  choice and create a line of dog products. I'll have the usual assortment of chew toys, dental chews, throwing discs, bowls, leashes, dog shampoos, halters and the like.

 

I think perhaps I should also capitalize upon my newfound celebrity status and create my own scent. I've got the name down to one of three choices -- Eau de Doglette, C'est Bark or just simply Fuzzy, Black Dogs for Men or Women.

 

Britney and Beyonce, eat your hearts out!

 

After that, I'm thinking a Fuzzy, Black Dogs clothing line. It will include both men's and women's clothing and apparel. It will come in more than just denim, too.

 

The Fuzzy, Black Dogs label, however, will have two unique features not found in other clothing lines. First, it will repel dog fur. Second, the women's clothes will feature pants with actual pockets that can be utilized to hold stuff. Truly revolutionary.

 

Then we'll go into my favorite idea -- Fuzzy, Black Dogs wines! Some of the first wines to hit the grocery store shelves will be a Fido Grigio and Chateau de Bark. Soon after, there will be a Rex Merlot and a Shar pei Chardonnay.

 

And then... Well, the sky's the limit! Kitchen items are always popular and a luggage line would be cool, but nothing says prestige like a jewelry line!
 

Decisions, decisions.