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

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...

Those who are into pop culture or follow the National Football League know Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are dating. Taylor, an icon amid...

In the September issue of Costco Connection, there's an article about Costco continuing to expand to certain countries outside the United...

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...

After interacting with employees at a grocery store, restaurant, online websites, and various medical providers, my takeaway is that...

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...

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...

Recently, Nikki Haley (Nimrata Nikki Randhawa), the former Governor of South Carolina, entered the race for the 2024 Republican...

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...

It's a new year, and Lake Superior State University has released its annual list of words that deserve to be "banished" from our...

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...

I receive the Clipper Magazine with coupons and specials from local businesses every month or two. This includes restaurant deals,...

Before my purchases were scanned at Mariano's in Vernon Hills, I handed the check-out person about nine coupons to be applied to my bill....

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...

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...

SafeServe has partnered with Amica Insurance to provide insurers a chance to enroll in the safe driving course. Once completed, Amica...

I had to call Allstate to confirm certain personal information, a confirmation I could not resolve by simply visiting their website....

I ran into him again. My neighbor, I'll refer to him as Bill. Bill and I have lived in the same neighborhood for nearly 20 years. We’d...

Full disclosure, I live within 5 minutes of Ace Hardware located in Libertyville, Illinois. When the weather cooperates and I need nails...

Full disclosure, I like to follow LeBron and the Lakers. I guess you could also say that I enjoy LeBron the most of all the current...