Hello, My Name is Kevin Schwarm
A free spirit's take on work, life, travel, & consumerism

I'm in Berlin and it's early Monday morning and I decided to rent a bicycle for 24 hours as it's my second full day in Germany's capital....

Democrats are often their own worst enemy. They may promise many things but fail to deliver on policies to help independents and working...

This post is a continuation of European travel tips from European Travel 101. However, these suggestions and tips included here may be...

Bicycle racks to secure your bike are hard to come by in Berlin.

If you love doing dishes by hand, you're stuck with the dishwasher. It's just a kitchen appliance you need to have especially for resale...

Style or Substance? MALL SHOPPING When shopping in cold weather in the Midwest, I see both men and women enter shopping malls with heavy...

Why does Major League Baseball have separate MVP's for the American and National League while the NBA and NFL do not separate this award...

I recently read some of the latest real estate purchases in Patch.com regarding former Bears' coaches and players. This piqued my...

I'm traveling to Europe in late May ('19) for about 18 days and wish to travel via rail for the majority of my travel. Therefore, I...

Years ago, I worked at a Fortune 500 company that established a new campaign called What am I curious about. The tone was set by senior...

From my personal experiences over the years, what things did I find underrated? What things do I appreciate or enjoy but don't always...

Do you lean more toward Style or Substance? Some women will wear high heels that actually hurt their feet but that is a small price to...

While browsing the news later last weekend, I stumbled upon this Covington Catholic High School story that took place at the Lincoln...

Would you rather be President for 8 years or live the life of Bruce Springsteen? Would you rather be a good player in the NBA or MLB?...

An irreverent and snarky look at what makes America great! The GOP Rigging Elections -- If you're a seasoned Republican strategist for...

INSTANT MESSAGING (IM) BLUES You have some colleagues who ping you IM (instant messenger) any says, “Hi Kevin” without any other verbiage...

A money grab? I see the Rolling Stones will tour this summer, hitting some of the larger stadiums in various US cities. Touring at their...

Many years ago, I worked for an older gentleman (Jim) in the health food industry. He had spent his adult life working in the grocery...

Isn't it cute when you hear the expression on sports TV about "playing Switzerland?" To some not terribly familiar with the country, the...