I’m all for improvement. If something has a legitimate problem, fix it. If there’s a glitch, repair it. If you … More
Tag: writing
Have Their Politics Changed—or Just Their Social Circle?
One of the strangest things in today’s political climate is watching financially successful friends drift away from the conservative principles … More
a beautiful crystal chandelier
The best thing I ever randomly found on the street was a beautiful crystal chandelier that I sold for about … More
How Someone Can Look Fine at 70—and Then Suddenly Fall Apart
I’ll be 70 next year, and the older I get, the more I understand how someone can appear perfectly healthy … More
Indian Removal Act of 1830.
If I could change an event in American history, I would eliminate the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This is … More
Learning to Drive a Hybrid: What My New Ford Maverick Is Teaching Me
I’ve only owned my Ford Maverick Hybrid for about a week, but I’m already learning that driving a hybrid efficiently … More
AI: ARE WE GETTING SMARTER, OR JUST MORE DEPENDENT?
I had a really interesting conversation with my two son-in-laws the other day about AI. One of them is a … More
“It’s better to win people over than to win an argument.”
Be closer to your enemies than your friends. Show kindness, look for common ground, and try to resolve conflicts. Turning … More
“If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things and make a big impact, learn to delegate.”
I’ll never forget one particular lesson learned when I was the store manager at the Clover Discount Store in Havertown, … More
“If you want to do a few small things right, do them yourself. If you want to do great things and make a big impact, learn to delegate.”
I’ll never forget one particular lesson learned when I was the store manager at the Clover Discount Store in Havertown, … More
I Went to College for This
To become a landlord at 17 years old When I was 17 years old, I got my first full-time job … More
The Collapse of Customer Service in America
Let’s stop sugarcoating it — customer service in America is in the gutter. Walk into a retail store and you’re … More
