Don Kowalewski
Writer. Ad Sales and Marketing. Social Media Content Creator. Aeropress Coffee. Makes the best salsa in the world.
Tag: nature
Sometimes a Great Lawn is Just … Luck!
## The Metaphor of the Lawn: Hard Work vs. Luck
How do you maintain a perfect lawn when a heatwave hits? Gardening isn’t just about lawn care; it’s a lesson in mental health and humility. While we take pride in our success, weather and life are often beyond our control. This blog excerpt explores why your lawn is a metaphor for life, blending hard work with luck. Discover the therapeutic benefits of nature and how to handle unpredictable changes in both your garden and career.
Trying Something (Else) New: The Anderson’s (for my lawn and garden)
The author reflects on discovering The Anderson’s lawn care products, attributing their attention to various sources, including ads and personal experiences. A lifelong lawn enthusiast, they prioritize minimal chemicals for safety but have recently turned to The Anderson’s for effective solutions. After three months of use, early results show improvement in lawn health, reducing grubs, weeds, and enhancing growth.
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”
New Landscaping. Who Dis?
Regular readers know 2026 is all about my “Power Weekends.” When I read an article on Art of Manliness that Ernest Hemingway was big on “planning his weekends,” I had an a-ha moment. That “a-ha” was this … weekends kinda used to stress me… Continue Reading “New Landscaping. Who Dis?”
New Trimmer, who ‘dis?
How was I supposed to concentrate at work, on a Friday, a day known to be notoriously hard to stay focused, when I know there’s a brand new trimmer and leaf blower at home just waiting to be opened and used? Excitement. Adventure. Pride… Continue Reading “New Trimmer, who ‘dis?”
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