Sometimes, the Old Way is Better

I love technology.  I love the internet.  It makes so much of what I do faster and easier.  However, when it goes down and is not working, I realize that the “old fashioned” way has its appeal, especially in its ability to have a bit of redundance built...

What Do We Want From Government?

Before I decided to run for office, I was pretty content sitting on the sidelines, complaining about the various decisions made by governmental officials at every level.  Politics was a sport, and I viewed it mostly from the cheap seats, although when the elections...

Contacting the Campaign

Running for office is like starting a new business.  You need a new website.  You need business cards, head shots, and more.  And you need to define your business and what makes it great. We’re working on making all of these things happen as soon as possible....

8 Tips for Driving In The Snow

As a native Upstate New York resident, I learned how to drive in the snow almost as soon as I learned how to drive.  It wasn’t an optional experience.  I learned how to drive in the snow and ice, whether I was driving standard or automatic transmissions, and...

Three Words for 2014

Chris Brogan started a tradition a number of years ago, to find three words to use to focus goals for the New Year.  Many friends have adopted this practice as well, as it’s a great exercise to find out what’s really important to you, at least at this...