Critics: The Loudest People Usually Aren’t the Ones Building Anything

Before we go any further, let me make one thing clear. I’m not talking about the friend who tells you your idea has a flaw because they genuinely want to see you succeed. I’m not talking about the customer who offers honest feedback that helps a business improve. Those people are valuable. I’m talking about … Continue reading Critics: The Loudest People Usually Aren’t the Ones Building Anything →

Ted Kaczynski

What villain actually had a good point? When a Villain Identifies a Real Problem Today’s prompt asked: What villain actually had a good point? This may just be the prompt I’ve been waiting for. Ted Kaczynski. Before anyone misunderstands where I’m going with this, let me be clear. He chose terrorism. He murdered innocent people. … Continue reading Ted Kaczynski →

The Things We Don’t Know We Miss

Tradition. According to Webster’s Dictionary, it’s “a system of beliefs or behaviors passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance, originating in the past.” That’s a nice definition. But I think tradition is something much simpler. It’s something you don’t realize you’ve been missing… until you see it. On July … Continue reading The Things We Don’t Know We Miss →

Drones: When Does Curiosity Become an Invasion?

A few weeks ago, a friend brought his drone to my house so we could inspect the roof and chimney. https://videopress.com/v/WcpYbNgI?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Instead of dragging out a 60-foot ladder and risking a trip to the emergency room, we launched the drone, flew it over the house, and within minutes I had exactly what I needed. I … Continue reading Drones: When Does Curiosity Become an Invasion? →

The Great English Heist: Who Stole “A” and “The”?

I have a question… When did we collectively decide that articles were optional? You know… those tiny little words we all learned somewhere around kindergarten. The ones that make sentences actually work... A. An. The. They’re not decorative. They’re not seasonal. They’re not ingredients you can leave out and expect the recipe to taste the … Continue reading The Great English Heist: Who Stole “A” and “The”? →

Pet Peeve of the Week: The Indecisive Drinker

I’ve been behind a bar for a lot of years, and I honestly don’t remember this being a thing back in the day. People walked in, sat down, and when I asked, “What can I get you?” they actually… knew. Fast forward twenty or thirty years, and it’s like grown adults suddenly lose all decision-making … Continue reading Pet Peeve of the Week: The Indecisive Drinker →

Who Are We Supposed to Believe?

Turn on the news. Open social media. Spend thirty seconds scrolling. You’ll find dozens of opinions, hundreds of accusations, and thousands of people claiming they know exactly what’s happening. The problem? Half of them can’t possibly be right. The bigger problem? Most of us no longer know who to believe. Take the current conflict with … Continue reading Who Are We Supposed to Believe? →

The Ones We Carry

It’s a beautiful Sunday The sun is shining. The sky is clear. People are out mowing grass, riding bikes, grilling burgers, and enjoying another summer day. From the outside, everything seems perfect. But it’s not. Today, for no particular reason at all, I found myself thinking about loss. Not because of an anniversary.Not because of … Continue reading The Ones We Carry →

The Legend of New Trail Brewing

Fun With Beer Names It started on a cool morning known only as Flannel Weather. A wanderer called Rambler set out along an old Foot Path, hoping to reach the distant Creek Bend before sunset. The locals warned him that strange things happened there, especially after a Rained Out summer when the waters ran high … Continue reading The Legend of New Trail Brewing →