Don Kowalewski
Writer. Ad Sales and Marketing. Social Media Content Creator. Aeropress Coffee. Makes the best salsa in the world.
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My 2025 Christmas Wish-List
Click here for my full Stuff I Want List but read below for the latest additions. For those new to my website and Blog, I have an ongoing wish-list for Father’s Day, my birthday, and Christmas. It’s not for me so much as it… Continue Reading “My 2025 Christmas Wish-List”
Friday of Firsts: Breathing, Amazon Music, and My Feet
Breathe by James Nestor: I can’t help it. I like self-help, how-to, and life-hacking books. But this one …whoa! I heard James Nestor on a Podcast talking about the science of breathing and breathing properly and so I picked up Breathe this week and… Continue Reading “Friday of Firsts: Breathing, Amazon Music, and My Feet”
Friday of Firsts: Sleep Mask, New Jeans, and Ice Spheres
Ya know how lots of Bloggers and Podcasters main-it-in on Fridays or put out a newsletter on Fridays with all their “best of” stuff from the week? I’m gonna do that. You’re reading the first installment of “Friday Firsts” where I’ll quickly give some… Continue Reading “Friday of Firsts: Sleep Mask, New Jeans, and Ice Spheres”
Dad Fuel: 1-Month Review
It’s been a month since I started Dad Fuel, and I’m a full-on fanboy and I’m drinking the Kool-Aid …errr, the Dad Fuel. Wow. Dad Fuel has changed my life. After 30-days of using Dad Fuel as my breakfast, I can say that without… Continue Reading “Dad Fuel: 1-Month Review”
Dad Fuel – Week 1 Analysis
I know full well this might be a placebo effect, but Dad Fuel for breakfast feels life-changing. Trust me. I get it. If I lived in a small town in Iowa in the early 1950s and a true, actual snake oil salesman came to… Continue Reading “Dad Fuel – Week 1 Analysis”
The Dawn of Don and Dad Fuel
Today was my first day of Dad Fuel. A couple months ago I read something or listened to a Podcast (go ahead, my whole family laughs at me, too) and it said, “the best way to take ‘greens’ type drinks is first thing in… Continue Reading “The Dawn of Don and Dad Fuel”
Mary Lou and the Cabbage Patch Kids
I’m writing this Blog entry on what would’ve been my Mom’s 79th birthday. Happy heavenly birthday, Mom. My siblings and I are “80s Kids”. Born in the ’70s and grew-up in the ’80s. Star Wars. GI Joe. MTV. After school specials. The Cosby Show.… Continue Reading “Mary Lou and the Cabbage Patch Kids”
The 2025 Christmas Card Letter
I love getting Christmas cards. I appreciate the generic. It’s nice to know someone thinks enough of me to address an envelope and write a little something, even if just “Miss you” or “Let’s get together in the new year.” I really like cards… Continue Reading “The 2025 Christmas Card Letter”
How Did This (Ad) Get Made?
I work in advertising and enjoy the process of writing, creating, and producing ads. Mine are primarily audio, but I’ve been part of creating, shooting, or watching video ads get made. So I wonder …how did this ad get made? Seems charming enough. A young… Continue Reading “How Did This (Ad) Get Made?”
Things I Did: Vacation Videos as DVD (Home Movie Tips)
In the brief history of Kaleidoscopic Raygun, I’ve dedicated the majority of entries to discussing coffee and shooting home movies. I know how to make a great cup of coffee. Conversely, I am less than pleased at my ability to make good home movies.… Continue Reading “Things I Did: Vacation Videos as DVD (Home Movie Tips)”
Don Kowalewski 