As tradition dictates, I now enter the world of pontification, prognostication, conjecture, hunches, and outright guessing. Since 2007 my total record is 25 for 51 (I'm batting .490) If you'd like to see the year by year breakdown click here. So here are my predictions for 2024 (drum roll please, I'm going out on a limb with 6) • A signif …
Even in these times of turmoil - wars, polarization, and negative outbursts the "Christmas" spirit apparently still lives. And I'm happy it does. While in a coffee shop the other day, I started a conversation with a person who was awaiting their double cappa latte with a twist. We both shared pleasantries and a couple of laughs enjoying the good fe …
Making people laugh is a unique joy, a magical connection that feels so good. Whether on stage with a microphone or in everyday conversations, making people laugh is an art and a gift. Laughter is a universal language that dissolves barriers and can create bonds for a lifetime. A very funny comedian, Gabriel Iglesias, has named his tour "Unity …
Every year, I try to buy just the right amount of firewood for the winter. I go to my vendor's websites, see what's available, and at what price. This year prices are down. Maybe it's a result of more trees having been felled and/or less people are buying. I take this into account as well as anticipate the expected severity of the winter. The …
There's only one resource you can't buy. Unlike other resources, time stands apart. It's the one commodity we can't purchase, trade, or reclaim. No amount of wealth or influence can add a second to our day. It's what all of us have in common no matter your social standing, where you're from, or how much money you have in the bank. Time is …
Yesterday morning I taught a workshop on AI and using it for your business. The reason why I am writing about it here is I added so many caveats to the presentation I questioned whether it was worth it. I talked about validating every point AI provides, that information inputted is shared with the world, and that the dangers of AI are very rea …
I received it about 15 years ago. My Dad had started working for me 3 days a week after he had retired. Some of you may remember him when you called my office. On a particularly rough day, he sauntered in my office and sat down. He asked if I was okay and said he had some advice which, in and of itself, was an unusual statement to hear. He said …
Dogs are wonderful creatures. They are fantastic pets (for the most part). And their "number two" needs to be picked up and bagged. I'm really glad my neighbors pick it up, however, they drop that lovely bag in my garbage can...and it's stinky, even when bagged. It's not my dog, why should I have to put up with that? I find this rude (in my opini …
It's Saturday and I'm wondering what it would be like if the work week was 4 vs. 5 day. The traditional 5-day work week has been a standard for decades, but lately, there has been a growing interest in the concept of a 4-day work week. Switching to a 4-day work week promises increased productivity and improved emotional well-being. Yet, there i …
When do you get a haircut? Well, I do when my hair starts resembling a fuzzy poodle or a misplaced tumbleweed. I would guess I go every 6-8 weeks. But if I want to rock the wild marketing guy look, I let it ride a bit longer.
Is it a burden, necessary evil or a joy? Plane flights are an assault on the human body from defrocking at security to squeezing into a seat on the plane. However, the excitement of where you are going helps you tolerate the discomfort. They try to make you comfortable in seats that give you juuuuust enough room to exist by providing drinks, sm …
Because of the explosion of AI, educators have to rethink how they’ll teach courses this fall from Writing 101 to computer science. As an.educator myself, I want to embrace the technology’s potential to teach and learn in new ways. The issue is when you have to assess students, there's a need to “ChatGPT-proof” test questions and assignments. Cou …
Driving a manual shift car has many advantages...but this one had me chuckling If you're wondering, it was on the rear windshield of a Subaru WRX.Enjoy your long weekend!
Nothing like a ferry ride across the LI Sound on a beautiful day like yesterday. We were on our way to a wedding in Connecticut and instead of driving around on 95, we decided to take the Orient Point Ferry to New London. It's worth every penny. What a relaxing break. I started to wonder what other alternate paths or breaks could or do I take d …
This story gives new meaning to catching the big one. While on a fishing trip with her family in late July, Tampa Bay Mayor Jane Castor reeled in a big catch...about 70 pounds of cocaine valued at some $1.1 million dollars. The mayor told the Tampa Bay Times that the drugs were found in a package adrift in the Atlantic Ocean as she and other fa …
It's Saturday...and anything goes.
