I’m Sorry. What is it about those two little words that make them so darn hard for us to say? It’s been one week since you looked at meCocked your head to the side and said, “I’m angry”Five days since you laughed at me saying“Get that together, come back and see me”Three days since theContinue reading “Theme Song Thursdays: One Week”
Reflecting on a year in transition
I moved back to my hometown last year because I inherited the family farm. Returning to a small, rustbelt community after being away for literally decades was a bit of a culture shock. In some ways it was good and in some ways, not so good. But mostly I’ve discovered that things aren’t necessarily betterContinue reading “Reflecting on a year in transition”
Theme Song Thursdays: Soak up the Sun!
The current state of the job market is testing a lot of us. We were taught that if we worked hard and waited our turn, we, too , could have a life of luxury. But, somehow, we now find ourselves working harder than ever for less and less. My friend the communistHolds meetings in hisContinue reading “Theme Song Thursdays: Soak up the Sun!”
Upcoming Events – Winter 2026
I hope you’ll consider joining me at one (or more!) of my many upcoming workshops, training sessions, and meetups. For more information or to register for these events, click here:
Join me for “Life After Tech” at CodeMash on January 16th
I’m excited to be bringing my signature Career Nirvana coaching program to CodeMash at Kalahari in Sandusky, Ohio on January 16th. If you’re a tech expert who’s been affected by the recent downturn in the industry, this one’s for you. My session is called “Life after Tech: Rebuilding your Career in the Post-Tech Economy” ReadContinue reading “Join me for “Life After Tech” at CodeMash on January 16th”
Theme Song Thursdays: Some Day at Christmas (Holiday Edition)
Some days I wonder what we’re doing. Running from task to task, chasing the next big thing, no time to be thoughtful, only the relentless press to go, go, go. Someday at Christmas men won’t be boysPlaying with bombs like kids play with toysOne warm December our hearts will seeA world where men are freeContinue reading “Theme Song Thursdays: Some Day at Christmas (Holiday Edition)”
Theme Song Thursdays: Comeback Kid (Post Election Edition)
Today’s song is dedicated to all of the little guys who ran for office on Tuesday. The ones who stood up, stood proud, and actually did something to make change in their communities. Whether you ran for school board, city council, or dog warden, we thank you for your dedication to making our world aContinue reading “Theme Song Thursdays: Comeback Kid (Post Election Edition)”
On the collapse of the local business
It’s 2 degrees F outside right now and I’ve just finished loading our woodburrner for the second time. The first time was at 5 AM when it was a paltry 60 degrees in our house. Let me tell you, heating exclusively with wood sounds nostalgic, romantic, fun even until the fire has gone completely out,Continue reading “On the collapse of the local business”
Theme Song Thursdays: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
We made it. It’s the end of the year. We scrambled and rushed and sacrificed, answering emails when insomnia found us at 2am, creating slide decks at the breakfast table, and calling into project status meetings from our idling minivans in the school pickup line. And now we receive our hard earned reward: a smallContinue reading “Theme Song Thursdays: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”
On the false narrative of scarcity
The American Economic Association says [economics is] ‘the study of scarcity …’ Anything and everything in a market is implicitly defined as scarce. With scarcity as the main principle, the mindset that follows is based on commoditization of goods and services.” — Robin Wall Kimmerer in The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural WorldContinue reading “On the false narrative of scarcity”
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