Category Archives: Random Musings

About the same time as I was calling for some sanity and maturity in the national dialogue a test case was presenting itself on the national stage. I’m sure most of you have heard by now about James Hoffa, Jr. … Continue reading →

My apologies for being slow to notice and approve comments lately. I recently moved, changed ISPs, and deep-sixed two email addresses. Unfortunately I’m still being reminded the heard way of what those addresses were used for, like notifications that I … Continue reading →

As some of you know from reading my Facebook page, I had a lousy day recently. Part of the problem was banging my head repeatedly and ineffectually against a problem at work, but a majority of it was from reading … Continue reading →

What do Lady Gaga, Lindsay Lohan, Donald Trump and Dick Cheney have in common? They’re just a few of the thousands who have realized an important truth: attention is money. Regardless of their chosen professions, they have successfully made the … Continue reading →

I guess it’s official enough to announce: I have accepted a position with a new employer, starting this Thursday. While the store was going well, I ran out of time and had to get a job. I may still continue … Continue reading →

I have another blog that has recently showed an incredible spike in popularity. I’ve been getting dozens of comments in the last week on posts that are as much as a year old. What’s more, these comments, judging by the … Continue reading →

gentleman (ˈdʒɛnt ə lmən) — n , pl -men 1. a man regarded as having qualities of refinement associated with a good family 2. a man who is cultured, courteous, and well-educated 3. a polite name for a man — … Continue reading →

This is an excellent, if troubling, presentation on just what the “personalized web” may inadvertently do for/to us: Unfortunately, for far too many people, this is a feature, not a bug.

I’m not sure this has much to do with business, at least not specifically, but it’s been on my mind lately, so I’m writing about it. There is an elderly gentleman at the church I attend to who is one … Continue reading →

I try not to get too political in this blog, but occasionally there is no escaping it. The more I read about the situation in Wisconsin, where the state government is facing a vote to eliminate collective bargaining rights for … Continue reading →