Don Kowalewski
Writer. Ad Sales and Marketing. Social Media Content Creator. Aeropress Coffee. Makes the best salsa in the world.
Tag: fiction
The Golf Cart
My baby brother turned 51 over the weekend. I’m a little over 2 years older than my brother, but throughout my life, I’ve always relied on him to be the steady-hand. To always be more thoughtful and considerate than me. I think-of-a-thing. Act impulsively.… Continue Reading “The Golf Cart”
A Shaving Tweak – Wash My Face Before I Shave
You would think by the time a man (me) reaches 50-years-old, he would’ve figured out how to shave. Well, like I always say … always room for improvement. The biggest thing is … my neck. It’s nearly always irritated. I’ve tried various things over… Continue Reading “A Shaving Tweak – Wash My Face Before I Shave”
Brand Down and Brand Up (or Something Like That)
Inspired by Donny Deutsch’s “Brand Up, Brand Down” segment on MSNBC’s Morning Joe, this post introduces a new blog feature. Sharing a mix of humor, media critiques, and personal lifestyle takes, I break down what’s trending up and what’s sliding down—from the genius of smart coffee mugs to the hidden downsides of synthetic fibers. Read the first installment here.
Trying Something New: Ike’s Total Pest Control
Here’s the thing … when I promise myself I’m gonna write something every day, sometimes you’re just gonna get a journal entry. But, you’re also seeing what energizes me …figuring things out. Before I was an “advertising sales guy”, I was fast-tracking to be… Continue Reading “Trying Something New: Ike’s Total Pest Control”
Sales is like Sales.
It’s my own fault. I listen to too many Podcasts and audiobooks about Sales. Regular readers know I work in advertising sales. More specifically, I work in Radio sales with a healthy dose of Event Sales and Digital Sales. The “Digital Sales” part is… Continue Reading “Sales is like Sales.”
Lawn Mowing Bliss = A Honda Harmony Lawn Mower
I’m guessing I’m not the only guy whose feelings are hurt by this Progressive “Becoming Your Parents” commercial. Mostly, those are funny … but when Dr. Rick said, “lawn care is not a hobby.” I was a little offended. I got my best stationary… Continue Reading “Lawn Mowing Bliss = A Honda Harmony Lawn Mower”
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”
More Resolutions
The list and brainstorm continues. Look at this list?!?!?! Can you imagine if I do all of this stuff how amazing I will be and how awesome my life will be? What if I do 50%? What if I do 25%? Still pretty good… Continue Reading “More Resolutions”
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”
