Life can be hard … but small towns are “Still Standing”
I’m hooked on a new (to me) TV show. It’s called “Still Standing” and it airs on CBC in Canada. The series, now in it’s 12th season, follows comedian and actor Jonny Harris as he travels to small towns “against the ropes”. He tells the stories of the people in these struggling communities who, against…
Where does real community exist in your city?
I read a post on LinkedIn recently about the tradition of police officers eating donuts. It explained that the routine arose in the 1950s out of necessity. Cops needed a place to take a break during their late night shifts and the only place open was the local donut shop. Donut shop owners and operators…
That’s What I’m Talking About!
If you’ve skimmed even a few of my posts in the last several months, you’ve likely noticed I’ve been blathering on and on (and on … and on) about how now is the time for us all to step away from the corporate machine and hang out a shingle. You might be thinking I’m a…
JoAnn Fabrics: A Fall From Grace
First posted on LinkedIn in June 2025. By now you’ve likely heard that, for the second time in one year, Ohio-based JoAnn Fabrics has filed for bankruptcy. This time, though, they are closing all of their stores and relieving all of their employees of their jobs. You might be thinking, what happened?! JoAnn’s was killing…
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