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

I was out running errands about a week ago and decided to stop at Panera to get some coffee. As I paid, I bumped into an old friend I...

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...

Over the last 30 years, I've driven many times from the Midwest to Florida, often making the trip in one day. As a result of this...

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

On Saturday, October 7th, 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel. This atrocious attack was mainly directed at innocent Israeli...

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

A nostalgic look back at getting lost after leaving a Hofbrauhaus in Munich During the first six weeks of my year-long European travel...

Some people are confused between democracy and republic – they are often used interchangeably. According to my Internet research, a...

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...