Don Kowalewski
Writer. Ad Sales and Marketing. Social Media Content Creator. Aeropress Coffee. Makes the best salsa in the world.
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The Reese’s Oreo and Perfect Advertising
Regular reader(s) of my Blog know (a) I work in advertising, (b) I love Oreo cookies, especially Double Stuffs and have claimed I would eat multiple boxes of them if ever on death row and asked what I want for my “last meal”, and… Continue Reading “The Reese’s Oreo and Perfect Advertising”
Lent 2026 (Better Late Than Never)
It’s Lent 2026! Here! We! Go! Or … here … we … went. I’m writing this 10-days into Lent 2026 and, ahem, I’m off to a slow start (slow start = haven’t started). I haven’t listed my ridiculous Lenten promises and give-up’s (called “Penances,”… Continue Reading “Lent 2026 (Better Late Than Never)”
A Newer Morning Routine: 2026 Edition
I’ve obsessed over my wake-up and morning routine for my entire adult life. Stops and starts. Stops and starts. My problem is … I love my bed, love being warm and cozy, and when I’m laying their at 5:30 a.m. and I’m cozy and… Continue Reading “A Newer Morning Routine: 2026 Edition”
A Morning at WWJ Newsradio 950
I work in Radio. I capitalize the word “Radio” out of respect. I’ve worked in Radio for 28-years! Nowadays I guess I say I “work in Audio“, but between me and you … it’s Radio. Radio formats have come and gone. There’s no more… Continue Reading “A Morning at WWJ Newsradio 950”
What I Got!
I spend too much on lots of little things and flights of fancy, but I’m actually notoriously cheap. Frugal? Fiscally conscious? Basically, if I had a genie lamp and three wishes, one wish would be that every day I wake up and there’s a… Continue Reading “What I Got!”
Don and His Podcasts: Ad Environment
I love Podcasts. I listen to 20+ hours weekly. My shows are all listed below, below. This project isn’t about the shows I like, but more about where I consume them and, because of my job, selling advertising and a growing interest in Podcast… Continue Reading “Don and His Podcasts: Ad Environment”
Year of the ____________
Remember I already declared 2026 will be the Year of the Pen. Meaning, I switch from only using wood pencils for everything … work notes, journaling, sketching, etc … to using ONLY pens. Additionally, it’s going to be the “Year of” a few more… Continue Reading “Year of the ____________”
The 2025 Kowalewski Christmas Card Letter
2025 marks the 6th annual Kowalewski Christmas Card Letter. I’ve now written five of them, and Ada wrote one (last year’s). I think I finally found my “audience” for these letters. My Mom. Why do I need an “audience” you ask? Because, if a letter-writer… Continue Reading “The 2025 Kowalewski Christmas Card Letter”
Resolutions Count-Down … 4-Days
Only 4-days until January 1st and another quest for the best-year-ever while pursuing the Best-Don-Ever. Adding a few things to my list . . . Recommit to a strict Morning Routine Power Weekends (aka have a plan for each weekend and don’t just sleep… Continue Reading “Resolutions Count-Down … 4-Days”
2026 Will be the Year of the Pen
Most of you know 2025 was “Year of the Pencil.” I journaled in pencil. Took work notes in pencil. I researched pencils and tried many brands, styles, and quality levels. I enjoyed the nuance of sharpening and shading. I liked it. It was a… Continue Reading “2026 Will be the Year of the Pen”
Don Kowalewski 