One Date Was All It Took A Love Story 26 Years in the Making
We had one date. I proposed. And 26 years later....
I Bought the Books So No Going Back Now
I bought all these books so no going back now. This year’s reading list is built around curiosity, rebellion, creativity, and the kind of ideas that change how you think and who you become.
Neutral Milk Hotel The Band You Never Expected to Love
Neutral Milk Hotel is not a band you casually discover. It finds you later in life, when you finally have the emotional range to understand it. This is a fan driven deep dive into the band, the album that defined them, and why it still matters.
Infuriating Spelling and Grammar and Why English Deserves Better
The English language is not dying, but it is definitely being mistreated. A sarcastic Gen X take on infuriating spelling and grammar, punctuation abuse, meaningless words, and why use almost always beats utilize.
Why I Enjoy Cigars and Why the Ritual Still Matters
Cigars slow me down in a world that never stops moving. They remind me of patience, craftsmanship, and the kind of quiet rebellion GenX was built on. This is why the ritual still matters to me.
Discovering Diesel Sideshow Cigars As A Longtime Diesel Fan
A longtime Diesel Cigars fan breaks down the history, attitude, and wild creativity behind the Diesel Sideshow sampler, with a full look at how each vitola is described by the brand.
The Most Influential Band In My Life Why Sonic Youth Shaped Everything I Love About Music
Sonic Youth did more than shape my taste. They rewired how I understand real music. Their noise and fearless creativity shaped my identity from the moment I discovered them at thirteen.
Nirvana Shirts at Target: Why Gen X Should Stop Policing Who Gets To Love Nirvana
Nirvana shirts at Target hit differently for Gen X. They remind us of the music that shaped us, the trauma of losing Kurt and the way Nirvana spoke our truth long before anyone else did. But instead of gatekeeping the band, maybe it is time to celebrate that new generations are discovering them too.
My Perfect Sunday Cigar The AJ Fernandez Puro Especial Review You Actually Want
The AJ Fernandez Puro Especial is my perfect Sunday cigar and the one stick that never lets me down. Smooth, bold and packed with real character, it sets the tone for a slow Sunday without the nonsense.
How Mortgage Loan Officers Can Build a Personal Brand That Outperforms Corporate Marketing
Loan officers who build a clear personal brand gain more trust, more visibility and more control than corporate marketing can deliver. Learn how to create a consistent and professional brand presence that attracts borrowers, strengthens referral relationships and establishes long term credibility.
Lightweights Beware: My Take on the LFD Double Ligero
The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero hits hard from the first draw. Pepper, leather, and fig sweetness build into a full throttle finish. It is bold, strong, and not for casual smokers.
Gen-X Marketing Mojo: What Over-40 Pros Know That the Algorithms Don’t
At 52, I have seen marketing evolve from mixtapes to machine learning. This post breaks down why Gen X marketers still outperform the algorithms — blending authenticity, context, and loyalty into real business results.