Observations

This is a collection of things that I see in front of and behind my eyes. These posts have been published near daily since October 2016.

Add a Plus Sign to a Brand

It's very easy to become a streaming service these days. All you have to do is add a plus sign to your brand. Oh, and then you have to spend a

Candy Popcorn

It is now possible to buy branded popcorn that has been embedded with mini M&M's or Snickers. Popcorn may have outgrown its usefulness as a vehicle for condiments.

DIY with Questionable Results

The now-departed Meatloaf sang two out of three ain't bad, but my latest do-it-yourself projects hit one out of three. So what's less than ain't bad? And

New Look

After two years of growing a pandemic beard, I have shaved it off. I also got a haircut for the first time since July. Shaving the beard was the right decision, but I

Digital Totems

I have videos of my mom on my phone. I watch them and forget that I can't go visit her. She is so vibrant and alive. She has so much attitude.