Misused or Questionable Words?
It's a new year and Lake Superior State University has released its annual list of words that deserve to be "banished" from our...
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Hello, My Name is Kevin Schwarm
A free spirit's take on work, life, travel, & consumerism
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- Dec 2, 2022
- 3 min
Marketing Ad Questions
I receive the Clipper Magazine with coupons and specials from local businesses every month or two. This includes restaurant deals,...
- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
Survey Blues at Mariano's Grocery Store
Before my purchases were scanned at Mariano's in Vernon Hills, I handed the check-out person about 9 coupons to be applied to my bill....
- Nov 9, 2022
- 4 min
Textin' With Ted (Political Satire)
Now that the weather has gotten colder, I don’t see my neighbors too often in the yard so one of my opinionated neighbors decided to text...
- Oct 28, 2022
- 4 min
Northern Illinois Food Bank Volunteer Experience – Pop-Ups
According to their website, the vision of the Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) is for everyone in Northern Illinois to have food to...
- Oct 9, 2022
- 4 min
What's up with Bill? Part IV (Social Satire)
Well, I met Bill at our local grocery store, and all he had on his mind were the poor folks on the Western coast of Florida after...
- Sep 22, 2022
- 4 min
What's up with Bill? Part III (Political Satire)
It was time to mow my front yard, but first, I had to pick up loose sticks and other debris from my lawn. As I was doing this, my...
- Aug 24, 2022
- 5 min
What's up with Bill? Part II (Political Satire)
I was getting a fence installed in my yard a few weeks ago and as I supervised, Bill, a neighbor, walked by and wondered what I was...
- Aug 11, 2022
- 7 min
Oat Bran Craze From Many Years Ago...
Molbeck's Health Foods After about a year or so, the staff at Racine Runaway and I decided that this social work wasn't something I loved...
- Jul 25, 2022
- 3 min
Defensive Driving Quiz
SafeServe has partnered with Amica Insurance to provide insurers a chance to enroll in the safe driving course. Once completed, Amica...
- Apr 22, 2022
- 2 min
Ace Rewards Quickly Decreased in Value
Full disclosure, I live within 5 minutes of Ace Hardware located in Libertyville, Illinois. When the weather cooperates and I need nails...
- Mar 30, 2022
- 8 min
Who Says Curiosity Needs to Kill the Cat?
I graduated with a degree in sociology/criminal justice over 40 years ago. I chose that degree because the coursework involved would be...
- Mar 5, 2022
- 3 min
You Lie -- State of the Union Style...
During his first State of the Union, President Biden was speaking of the need to better support the veterans after they return home from...
- Feb 25, 2022
- 5 min
Job Recruitment Challenges
I was asked to find a client services associate (admin position) for my wife’s small business. This isn't the first recruitment I've done...
- Feb 14, 2022
- 2 min
Bon Voyage to Bon Voyage!
So, according to Bon Voyage (https://bonvoyage.com), they claim that ‘85% of Americans Don't Know What Country This Is.' They included an...
- Jan 29, 2022
- 4 min
Ban the Golden Touchdown From the NFL
My definition of a Golden Touchdown within the context of pro football: Team A wins the coin toss for the overtime period and proceeds to...
- Jan 22, 2022
- 2 min
Company Interactions And Other Stuff
Is There Anything Else I Can Help You With? You conjure enough courage to call your wireless provider with a question and they are...
- Dec 4, 2021
- 4 min
What is One of the Most Memorable Camping Trips You've Been On? (Part I)
When I left for Europe in May of ’82, I planned on doing a lot of camping and also staying at inexpensive youth hostels. I planned to...
- Nov 20, 2021
- 4 min
Should I Give Money to a Billion-Dollar Organization & Get Nothing Tangible in Return? (Go Pack, Go)
This past week and for the first time in 10 years, the Green Bay Packers opened up shares of their common stock. For a mere price of...
- Nov 6, 2021
- 4 min
A Disappointing "Original Sunrise Summit Bike Tour" (Besides No Sunrise)
My wife and I booked the sunrise bike tour through Original Sunrise Summit Bike Tours, $200 per rider. I’ll refer to them as the Summit...
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