Don Kowalewski
Writer. Ad Sales and Marketing. Social Media Content Creator. Aeropress Coffee. Makes the best salsa in the world.
Category: Dad Stuff
The Annual Christmas Card Letter, Part 5
Years ago I read David Sedaris’s Holidays On Ice and it had, what I thought was, the funniest short-story in the form of the most over-the-top (and demented) Christmas Card Letter. I thought to myself that might be fun and funny if I took the traditional… Continue Reading “The Annual Christmas Card Letter, Part 5”
My Aeropress Recipe
I don’t have to tell you that last weekend was the Aeropress World Championship. I couldn’t make it to Australia, this year, but when it comes to the Americas, you can bet your sweet double mocha ass I’ll be there. Like most people, I… Continue Reading “My Aeropress Recipe”
Angry Old Man Discount Tire Edition
I’ll say it here. My 20-year-old daughter is cute, blonde, and tiny. I worry sometimes about how the world will treat her. So far, the world has been pretty good. But not so much yesterday. She lived through the most stereotypical chauvinistic treatment from… Continue Reading “Angry Old Man Discount Tire Edition”
The OTHER Male Pattern Baldness
If you’re male and you’ve reached the age of 40, half the Emails you get are from Hims or Keeps about thwarting hair loss. Each starts with a survey, asking questions like, “do you want to regrow your hair,” or, “do you want to… Continue Reading “The OTHER Male Pattern Baldness”
“I Love Don Week” and “Stuff I Want” Update
My oh my, where does the time go!?!?! My birthday was 47 days ago and I haven’t thanked the many contributors and participants, nor have I updated my Stuff I Want Page. Here’s my Blog entry fixing that. First, the Stuff I Want Page has been… Continue Reading ““I Love Don Week” and “Stuff I Want” Update”
Weezer at Pine Knob, June 18th, 2023
Three things you’re about to learn. I’m a massive hypocrite. The proper way to record a performance at a concert. And my latest Weezer experience. My Weezer Back Story Many reading are probably thinking, “yes, Don, you are a hypocrite and we’ve always known… Continue Reading “Weezer at Pine Knob, June 18th, 2023”
Ducks and Deer
My sleepy, prototypical, boring suburban backyard is suddenly an animal sanctuary. Remember the duck? And how I thought it had abandoned it’s nest? The duck came back. So now I know that momma ducks, when they leave their nests for the day, cover their… Continue Reading “Ducks and Deer”
Father’s Day & I Love Don Week
***Attention*** This Blog Post is not the “I Love Don Week” and “Stuff I Want” list. This (what you’re reading) is a Blog post about the “I Love Don Week” list where I announce when shopping-for-Don season has officially begun. Sometimes I announce new… Continue Reading “Father’s Day & I Love Don Week”
Duck. Duck. Gone?
I was gonna be a duck dad. The one silver lining of this winter’s massive ice and heavy-snow storm and all the downed branches was, quite by accident, a little duck made a nest in my giant pile of evergreen limbs and I was… Continue Reading “Duck. Duck. Gone?”
2023 Hairvolution (Meaning I’m Getting a New ‘Do)
Now’s as good a time as any to give a little progress update on my hair. Recall on January 11th I looked in the mirror and said, Don, ya just don’t look good with short hair. High and tight isn’t for you. Time to… Continue Reading “2023 Hairvolution (Meaning I’m Getting a New ‘Do)”
Don Kowalewski 