With the challenges of 2020, many people decided to test the waters (either willingly or under duress) doing freelance work. Of course, there are several different roles available – editing, social media management, customer service, and more. But have you ever wondered where the term “freelance” originated? Dictionary giant Merriam-Webster claims [...]

There’s no question that the dating scene today is more complicated than ever. The confusing blend of dating apps, meeting place shutdowns, and face mask protocols introduces all kinds of potentials missteps in the ancient dance of romance. Cheer up – for I’ve discovered some simple introductions (aka “pickup lines”) sure [...]

I never thought it would come to this. The Wall Street Journal recently reported a startling new angle to the whole “online dating” scene. If you’ve been out of the dating scene for a few years, the game has changed dramatically. Asking Peggy Sue to the sock hop was always a [...]

Entrepreneurs rise to the occasion in tough times. There are so many inspiring stories out there, but today I’d like to share one you probably haven’t connected to the current crisis. It’s the tale of a scrappy pandemic startup that literally “zoomed” to success. And if you think it involves teleconferencing [...]

No one has a crystal ball, especially when it comes to technology. Sure, there are plenty of predictions out there regarding robots, self-driving cars, and so forth, but what’s it mean for you and me when it comes time to replace your laptop or a smartphone? The idea of “future-proofing” is [...]

Imagine it’s the end of a long, tough day at the office. The boss has been “the BOSS”… Co-workers have been less than co-operative… Deadlines came, went, continued… Even if you’re NOT making that grueling commute down jam-packed freeways, it’s still can seem a tough slog to take the stairs from [...]

Do you remember that Paul Simon song from 1977, “Slip Slidin’ Away”? It was one of his sneaky hits, rising to #5 on the charts that year. Of course, like many of the great songs of the ‘70s, it’s beginning to fade away. But another smash hit invented in 1960 is [...]

The massive shift to “working from home” for many businesses and their employees has shaken up a lot of preconceptions about what it means to put in a full day’s work. Obviously, without the boss there to look over your shoulder, some employees have found it more challenging to stay on [...]

Remember Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster film, “ET”? It told the tale of a gentle alien who wound up stranded on Earth. Lost and alone, he obtained unlikely aid from a boy named Elliott. Eventually, the alien managed to reconnect with his fellow space travelers and made a safe journey home. When staring [...]

The next time you get down and into a blue funk about the general state of society, here’s at least a tiny glimmer of hope. According to the tech website C/Net, you can now experience Armageddon in style and luxury. Welcome to the “Survival Condo.” Hidden in America’s heartland, just 200 [...]