Don Kowalewski
Writer. Ad Sales and Marketing. Social Media Content Creator. Aeropress Coffee. Makes the best salsa in the world.
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Peak Misery
The thing is, I don’t feel miserable. But according to Dartmouth College’s Professor David Blanchflower, his research reveals that “47.2 years old is the moment of peak unhappiness in the developed world.” I look at this one of two ways. Either (a) I’m terribly… Continue Reading “Peak Misery”
Penmanship and Handwriting: A Link to My Past
My handwriting is deteriorating. Is this possible? I used to really like my own handwriting. I took great pride in it. It started long ago. If you’re a psychologist, maybe you can analyze this little factoid from my youth. Ready? I had the best… Continue Reading “Penmanship and Handwriting: A Link to My Past”
Plant-Based Don
I’m going to write a book called Regular Guy Goes (Mostly) Vegetarian. It will be different than most books about being vegan or vegetarian because it will be written by a guy who’s been vegetarian for about, oh, 11 days. Also, this guy isn’t… Continue Reading “Plant-Based Don”
Am I Breaking Up with Adidas?
My shoe brand defines me. I can clearly pinpoint the start and end of my shoe brand eras. 1973-1981: Whatever Mom picked out 1981-1984: Kangaroos & Reeboks 1985-1991: The Nike Era begins 1985 – Canvas low-tops 1986 – Air Jordans (Georgetown Hoya edition) 1987… Continue Reading “Am I Breaking Up with Adidas?”
Pictures with Santa
My wife decided years ago that every year, on the morning of Christmas Eve, we would get pictures with Santa. The city of Birmingham, Michigan has a lovely downtown, the loveliest that tax money and exorbitant rent can buy, and has a picturesque central… Continue Reading “Pictures with Santa”
Christmas List, Update
Only 5 more shopping days until Christmas but don’t worry. You don’t have to burn your lunch hour tomorrow to shop for me. You have a nice weekend perfectly situated days before Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Haven’t heard much from anyone as far… Continue Reading “Christmas List, Update”
Is There a Proper Way to Launder Your Clothes?
This week, when my 13-year-old daughter asked, “Dad? Will you do a load of laundry for me?” I said to her, “do you want me to show you how to do laundry?” She said, “sure,” and so I showed her. My method is handed… Continue Reading “Is There a Proper Way to Launder Your Clothes?”
Weezer Stuff
There are better places on the Internet to get Weezer news, but why work that hard. Here, you’re reading stuff from a guy who was among the first ever to subscribe to their fan club newsletter back in 1993 when the newsletter was delivered… Continue Reading “Weezer Stuff”
Clean-Up, Aisle Website
If I’m going to be a Podcast star, an author, public speaker, and a screenwriter, I really need to up my Website and Blog game. I’m into coffee. Very specific coffee beans and very specific techniques. I don’t even have a drip coffee maker.… Continue Reading “Clean-Up, Aisle Website”
Burger Tour
My drinkin’ buddy and I have 15-year-old sons and we thought of a great idea. The kinda idea that only drinkin’ buddies can come up with. Is this idea to take our sons to art museums? To teach them how to change the oil in… Continue Reading “Burger Tour”
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