Tag: writing

The Top-10 Songs of All (My) Time, #7: Somebody That I Used to Know

I was lucky. My parents had a wonderful, normal, healthy relationship. I met my soulmate when I was 15 and started dating her when I was 18 (going on 19) and we’ve been together ever since. She’s normal. SHw as normal then. And is… Continue Reading “The Top-10 Songs of All (My) Time, #7: Somebody That I Used to Know”

Commercial Critique: Discover Card

I’m a stickler for a good commercial. I overanalyze commercials. Probably because I consider myself part of the “advertising community”. The latest commercial I’ve noticed is from Discover Card and features Matt Leinart. In this ad, a guy (a Dad/dude) notices he’s standing next… Continue Reading “Commercial Critique: Discover Card”

The 2024 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 2024 Christmas Card Letter”

Announcing My 2025 Goals

I love New Year’s Resolutions, fresh starts, resets, lists, and especially To-Do Lists. I like writing things down (or Blogging about them, same dif’) because it helps me remember. Readers know I use Cal Newport’s Time-Block Planning each day, giving each minute of each… Continue Reading “Announcing My 2025 Goals”

Podcast Efficiency (aka Podficiency TM)

Look at that… in two days, I’ve invented two words… Lawnficiency (Noun):  Mowing your lawn and doing yardwork in the most systematic and time-saving way possible Podficiency (Noun): Listening to Podcasts and avoiding all the time-wasting pauses and slow talking If you don’t read… Continue Reading “Podcast Efficiency (aka Podficiency TM)”

Writing Stuff, Part 1: Monday Blogs

#MidYearResolutions I love this time of year. It’s mid-year. Half-way through 2020 and if you haven’t noticed, 2020 hasn’t exactly been perfect. Readers know I love New Year’s Resolutions. I love making big, bold proclamations of amazing things I’m about to do, and then… Continue Reading “Writing Stuff, Part 1: Monday Blogs”

Advertising stuff, Part 1: Why I Blog

Everyone should Blog. Especially if you want to be a writer, have a small business, working marketing, advertising, or sales, or just want to understand the modern world.

Project 46

Mid-Year Resolutions (and Mid-Life Resolutions) Two things that have always been my things are my Mid-Year Resolutions and my Projects. Two years ago I kicked off Project44 and it’s been a good guide. Time for an update. My birthday, luckily, is July 11th, right… Continue Reading “Project 46”

Today I Started the Whole30 and Medium.com

Another fad diet. If The Whole30 is a fad, so be it. It sounds like a great way to eat. Mainly, it’s about cutting grains and sugars and I hope to see increased energy, better sleep, improved breathing, and maybe a few pounds off… Continue Reading “Today I Started the Whole30 and Medium.com”

1 Month Down, 11 To Go, and 1 Thing

I don’t mean to freak anyone out (namely myself), but we’ve already burned a month in 2015. Did you make resolutions? I sure did. And how much closer am I to all those things I put on my New Year’s Resolution list than I… Continue Reading “1 Month Down, 11 To Go, and 1 Thing”