A New Tipping Trend in the US?
In his article in the NY Times on 11/15/23, Peter Coy claims that changes in tipping technology and customs have shifted the balance of...
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Kevin Schwarm
- Oct 28
- 4 min
A Serious Romance? - Taylor & Travis
Those who are into pop culture or follow the National Football League know Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are dating. Taylor, an icon amid...
Kevin Schwarm
- Oct 1
- 2 min
Costco 'World of Wow' Quiz
In the September issue of Costco Connection, there's an article about Costco continuing to expand to certain countries outside the United...
Kevin Schwarm
- Aug 19
- 5 min
Duo Lingo Language Program Review
A few years ago, I decided to learn the German language. I've wanted to do this for many years, but I only became quite serious about...
Kevin Schwarm
- Aug 3
- 5 min
Customer Service Anyone?
After interacting with employees at a grocery store, restaurant, online websites, and various medical providers, my takeaway is that...
Kevin Schwarm
- Jul 3
- 6 min
Is Joe Rogan Lacking Critical Thinking Skills Regarding the War in Ukraine?
Article in Fox News on 6/28/23: Joe Rogan praises Trump for 'perfect' answer declaring he would end Russia-Ukraine war as president. All...
Kevin Schwarm
- Jun 21
- 7 min
Coffee with Frank: Discussing the Independent Counsel & Donald Trump (Political Satire)
I ran into Frank at our local café, whom I hadn’t seen since pre-Covid. At the time, I knew he was a Republican and had voted for Donald...
Kevin Schwarm
- Jun 10
- 5 min
What is Nikki Haley up to?
Recently, Nikki Haley (Nimrata Nikki Randhawa), the former Governor of South Carolina, entered the race for the 2024 Republican...
Kevin Schwarm
- May 31
- 4 min
Is Grocery Service Dead?
Typically, when I'm in a grocery store, I engage in a laser-focus mentality -- pick up a handful of items, pay, and then move on. I often...
Kevin Schwarm
- Jan 5
- 5 min
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...
Kevin Schwarm
- Dec 21, 2022
- 4 min
Spirit Saver$ Club
I received a call on my cell at 8 a.m. Saturday morning. I was waking up and missed the call, so there's always voicemail if the caller...
