I’ve been doing marketing for a looong time, and during that time, I’ve adopted lots of interesting (to me) activities. One that has been constant in my life in some form has been music. But another has been woodworking. This is something no one knows about me, really because I don’t talk about it. It’s……
Words Are Important in Business
Having a standardized vocabulary is important in business. That may sound obvious, but it’s an issue that when scaling a business, becomes imperative. Everyone around the conference table agrees and vigorously nods their heads when someone says that “communication is key.” But that’s usually where that sentiment ends. It becomes a matter of deliberately monitoring……
An English Major’s Guide to Modern Writing
There’s a lot to know about writing well. Do you know what you’re about to do and are you prepared to hit “publish?”
My Thoughts on Tool
The popular band, not the fix-it item. Tool has been around for a long time, for those not familiar with the name. Well over 30 years. A 4 man band. They’ve won all sorts of music awards, and they only have a discography of about 5 records. They’ve bucked all trends of the music industry,……
My Mid-Century Hunter Century Fan
It’s project time! I love this fan. I’ve had it for a long time, and remember it being in my grandmother’s mountain house in Hiawassee, Ga., gently blowing on me as I took a nap with the creek with waterfalls splashing and running outside. She had those white bedspreads with all the nubby little things……
When Victimizers Pretend They’re Victims
There’s been a growing phenomenon in this country, where people who have no ability to reason decide to play the victim in life. But it’s always the EXACT same thing they do to victimize others. Projecting(big time), deflection, whatever you want to call it, would all be correct. Avoidance of responsibility is the goal, while……
Beware of ChatGPT and other AI Models
They will mislead you. Bad. (But not on purpose.) I recently became enamored with AI models for my searches/inquiries, and have all but replaced Google as my primary search engine. It’s great for anything you can ever imagine asking unless you need something like a website or to pull up something quickly. Those times are……
Turning a Molehill into a Mountain
This is a perfect example of how something starts so small and ends up being massive by the time you blink. This time I’m talking about doing work on my SUV. Last week, I had some time to devote to performing maintenance on my truck, which I do myself because it’s not that hard if……
What is Going on in America, July 2025
There are some foul winds blowing across this nation, especially if you are a long-time native of America as I and my family are. I used to hear “However California goes, so goes America.” That appealed to me when I was a teenager, in the 1980s. I was young, free, and ignorant and the “California……
Me on TikTok
Do You Want an Actual Rust Bucket?
Here’s how I built an electrolysis bucket to remove rust from old grimy tools, parts, pots, pans, and anything that needs deep cleaning. I also talk about the struggles involved and the results. I also use an ultrasonic cleaner for small items and things that aren’t caked in rust. That’s when it’s time to break……
My Journey Back to South Carolina: A Father’s Story
I’m back, baby! After setting this site aside 2 or 3 years ago, I was excited to crank it back up yesterday. I still had everything in the database, too, luckily! I’ve lost years of work on WordPress sites over the years. Gone forever. A lot has changed with WordPress and my daughter’s life in……
5 Things.
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? Health My daughter Cecelia My old junky truck The ability to cook and take care of myself Peace, where I can find it