Don Kowalewski
Writer. Ad Sales and Marketing. Social Media Content Creator. Aeropress Coffee. Makes the best salsa in the world.
Category: Don Stuff
The Top-10 Songs of All (My) Time, #3: “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
You learned when I revealed my #4 song that I love a love song. Now you’re going to learn I love vocals. Like watching someone win gold in the 200-meter dash at the Olympics or watching Michael Jordan play in the ’80s and win… Continue Reading “The Top-10 Songs of All (My) Time, #3: “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston”
The Top-10 Songs of All (My) Time, #4: “True Colors” by Cindy Lauper
As I get into my #4 song, you’re going to realize I love a love song. I love sappy songs (but not too sappy). I like touching lyrics. Not many guys will admit stuff like this, but when the windows are rolled up in… Continue Reading “The Top-10 Songs of All (My) Time, #4: “True Colors” by Cindy Lauper”
The Top-10 Songs of All (My) Time, #5: “Say It Ain’t So” by Weezer
Dig if you will a picture … me in 1994, home from Michigan State for summer vacation, and delivering pizzas for Village Inn Pizza. I’d just finished my 3rd year at State. I was feeling good because I had gotten my college and academic… Continue Reading “The Top-10 Songs of All (My) Time, #5: “Say It Ain’t So” by Weezer”
All Or Nothing: Pellet Grills
A friend called me a few weeks ago and when I picked up the phone he asked… “Donnie … I know you’ll have an opinion …what are your thoughts on a pellet grill?” He’s right. I have opinions on ridiculous things like grills …coffee… Continue Reading “All Or Nothing: Pellet Grills”
I Feel Bad I Wanted More Calm
Confession …over the years I’ve thought to myself, “Dan Dickerson is WAAAAAY to excited about _____________”. Shame on me. Think about his life for the last 11 years. Day in. Day out. Watching and talking about a baseball team that loses …and loses …and… Continue Reading “I Feel Bad I Wanted More Calm”
A Movement Movement (Hand Edition)
I’m starting a movement around …movement. Unless someone already started it, and in that case, I’ll join and promote their movement movement. It might already be called “ergonomics.” I’m starting with focusing on my hands (and then my feet and then my back and… Continue Reading “A Movement Movement (Hand Edition)”
Use Better Words
Each year, Lake Superior State gives us a list of banished words. I’m usually in about 90% agreement. For example, at the end of 2023, they said we all need to stop using “GOAT”, “amazing”, “it is what it is” and about seven more.… Continue Reading “Use Better Words”
Someday I’ll Have a Time Machine
The exciting news about this photo is that someday I’ll have a time machine. But for whatever reason, I’m going to travel back in time and somehow get into my Grandma and Grandpa’s wedding party. Question …do you say “Grandpa and Grandma” or “Grandma… Continue Reading “Someday I’ll Have a Time Machine”
Mary Lou Knew the Right Way
People who knew my Mom would not have considered her “opinionated”, but instead I think she was “resolute.” Been typing away at this Blog entry for a little over a month. Her birthday was January 23rd. She would’ve been 78 years old. This October,… Continue Reading “Mary Lou Knew the Right Way”
#ResolutionADay 2024 – Day 15
I’ve made it to Day-15 of my #ResolutionADay. This idea is where, each day, I add a New Year’s Resolution to my year. These things are all not life-altering, but are a collection of small things that will add up to a great year. I’m… Continue Reading “#ResolutionADay 2024 – Day 15”
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