We live in strange times. The world of work has become very odd. Employment is supposed to be that thing you do that allows you to live your life. You work for the paycheques, and the income lets you pay your bills and do other things. Some jobs are callings, and some are just employment, marking time. But none of them should have an element … Continue reading Work to rule is the correct choice.
Once upon a time, there were limits to how you could waste your “one precious life” (Mary Oliver). It mostly involved time spent at community gatherings and in conversation. Less enjoyable in the winter months, especially pre-car. Luckily, there was radio. People could sit together and listen to the news, music, and serial entertainment. Together was still part of the entertainment equation. Then came television … Continue reading Podcasts, social media, and inputs – an off-the-cuff joint.
I took a gap year after high school graduation. I worked some, saved less than I should’ve, and took some classes at the local college with some of the scholarship money I’d received. God loves a humble brag. One of the courses I took was an introduction to criminology. That was when I still thought I was going to be a lawyer. I thought that … Continue reading The loaded question – an off-the-cuff joint
Every manufacturer hopes to produce the next big thing. They all want the product that takes off while keeping consumers committed only to the original, leaving them to eschew knockoffs as unworthy. We’ve more chances at brand loyalty these days because branding is now a way of life for nearly everyone. We curate ourselves every bit as carefully as Laboutin. Our social media and public … Continue reading Brand loyalty – an off-the-cuff joint.
From Famine to Feast. 