The Nicest thing Happened Today…
very once in a while something happens that restores my faith in humanity. I was working on renewing a few of our VF Subscribers today. I typically do this around the 3rd week of the month as it is the slowest sales week. Why is that, you ask?...
Old Rockers Never Die…
usic has always been a big part of my life. My earliest memories were really centered around two things: KNBR AM Radio and the Petaluma Fairgrounds. This will come as a shock to some of you- and certainly to anyone under 30- but prior to about 1990...
He’s Got My Back! (Barter Part 5)
arter continues to be a theme that resonates in many aspects of our business. It's been a while since I wrote anything about it. Over the past few months I have bartered for plumbing, carpentry, fish, and soon tax work ( I promise, John!). I am...
Old Man Parks
his edition has nothing to do with meat. It has nothing to do with running a small business. It has nothing to do with my personal triumphs or tragedies. It has to do with getting old. I think I’m getting old. Here's what happened… Last Monday, I...
The Bogged Down Blog
veryone gets stuck. Authors get writer's block. We all procrastinate to some degree or another. Usually, it's some mundane task that will never sound like a good idea. Nobody ever woke up and said "Man, what a beautiful day it is. I think I'll go...
The Grill Next Door
For many folks, grilling is symbolic with the great weather of spring and summer, and they just don't use their grills in the cold months. I have never really understood this. Why sacrifice that incredible char and flavor that only a grill can provide just because...