This isn’t Hogwarts
A new adventure In 2007 our oldest son, Ethan, became obsessed with Harry Potter after my wife read the first book with him. He was so into the stories and … Continue Reading This isn’t Hogwarts
Why the monkey suit?
My 1-2-3 Cents I’ve talked about my other brand, My 1-2-3 Cents a few times on this blog. It’s a pro wrestling blog, podcast and YouTube channel I’ve been working … Continue Reading Why the monkey suit?
My connection to Brad Pitt, Oprah and Charlie Chaplin
Southpaws Unite August 13 is International Left-Handers’ Day. About 10 percent of the world population is left-handed so those of us who are southpaws are in the minority. Early on … Continue Reading My connection to Brad Pitt, Oprah and Charlie Chaplin
The best five bucks I spent
Building a brand I declared at the end of 2017 that 2018 was going to be my year. Even though it’s more than halfway over I’m nowhere near ready to … Continue Reading The best five bucks I spent
Snap into a branding opportunity
Snap to it I’ve made no secret about the fact that I am a working on growing a couple of different brands. Kevin Hunsblogger is my freelance blogging/content creation brand. … Continue Reading Snap into a branding opportunity
Tell the Truth Day: Fireworks
Honestly… I noticed earlier in the week that July 7 is ‘Tell the Truth Day’. I had asked my social media audiences what truths they would like to have uncovered. … Continue Reading Tell the Truth Day: Fireworks
My migraine pain
OUCH!!! TMI alert. This blog contains some content that some of you may find a bit disgusting. But I hope that by sharing my story, I can find someone else … Continue Reading My migraine pain
Dear ABC: Please don’t kill Roseanne Conner
The Spinoff Zone I had an internal debate about writing this blog. I tend to steer clear of topics that are controversial, but I thought I’d dip my toes into … Continue Reading Dear ABC: Please don’t kill Roseanne Conner
Lost at lake
A three-hour tour My family is on an extended weekend at the lake. In addition to riding on our boat, we borrowed a friend’s Waverunner because there are 17 of … Continue Reading Lost at lake
GratiTuesday: Chad Smart
Positively Cynical Reviewing my GratiTuesday blog posts, I’ve come to realize I haven’t highlighted one of my best friends in the world, Chad Smart. Chad is one of the first … Continue Reading GratiTuesday: Chad Smart
Stars and Stripes
Old Glory Most of you probably already know June 14 is Flag Day. It was on June 14, 1777, that Congress signed the resolution that finalized the design of the … Continue Reading Stars and Stripes
GratiTuesday: Lisa Mann
SI Wellness or Bust I met Lisa Mann not too long after moving to southern Illinois. She was working for the American Cancer Society at the time and I had … Continue Reading GratiTuesday: Lisa Mann
Let’s talk about it
“I’m not fine” Despite the headline on this post, I am really fine. But I know many others who are not. The suicide earlier this week of designer Kate Spade … Continue Reading Let’s talk about it
GratiTuesday: Jason Hunsperger
Bub I usually start these posts off with how I met the subject of the GratiTuesday. This one is easy. I don’t remember it though, as I was only 18 … Continue Reading GratiTuesday: Jason Hunsperger
GratiTuesday: Marge & Bob Mathus
My Second Family Growing up my parents had several close friends. Two of them, Marge and Bob Mathus were like a second set of parents to my brother and me. … Continue Reading GratiTuesday: Marge & Bob Mathus
GratiTuesday: Reed Bigelow
The Candy Man My family first met Reed Bigelow a decade or so ago when he and his family moved to southern Illinois. Reed showed up at a Cub Scout … Continue Reading GratiTuesday: Reed Bigelow
