My favorite word? Manure. Yeah, manure. It’s perfect. It’s messy, it’s earthy, it’s ugly… and yet somehow, it makes you … More
Author: Beebop
I believe wisdom comes not just from books, but from years of living, learning, and observing the world. My writing blends personal experience, practical advice, and reflections on life, work, and society. You’ll find stories that reach back to earlier decades, lessons I’ve learned in business and everyday living, and thoughts on how we can approach today’s challenges with perspective and resilience.
This blog is a place where I share insights, lessons, and stories that I hope will inspire, challenge, or simply give you something meaningful to think about.
Where Have All the Cool Cars Gone?
I grew up in a time when cars had character. When you drove down the street, you could instantly tell … More
The Usual Kind of Things
Later, I’ll watch a couple of YouTube tutorials on things I have absolutely no intention of ever actually doing—like perfecting … More
Rethinking the Frustrations of Buying and Selling Homes
Buying or selling a home is one of the most important financial decisions most people make. Yet, for many, it … More
The Company You Keep
The better you know someone, the better chance you have of building something that lasts with them. There’s a piece … More
The Retail Business I Grew Up In Has Ended
Why traditional department stores won’t survive unless they lead—and lead now The business I grew up in has ended. I … More
Letting Go
The Wisdom of forgiveness as We Age As we grow older, we often find ourselves reflecting on the winding path … More
Consistent Negativity / Cynicism
Those who always focus on the worst outcomes or constantly complain can drain energy and make constructive collaboration difficult.
Stranded Traveler Far From Home
“The art of a scam is convincing you to believe what you want to hear, not what is real.” It … More
The Drunk Driver
“When a person is in danger, no one can afford to look the other way.” It was just another Friday … More
Fireworks
“The idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting.” When I was growing up in the late 1960s and … More
Clean Up Your Room
“Sometimes, the best-laid lessons are the ones that go hilariously unnoticed.” When I was nine, my sister was fourteen—old enough … More
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