by John P. Ribner | May 10, 2022 | Blog, Generation X
Fuck Talking Heads! They’re nothing but a bunch of greedy money whores who are shamelessly grasping at every penny they can get from their shitty, outdated songs. Okay. I might need to walk that statement back because I actually like Talking Heads. Also, if Fido...
by John P. Ribner | Apr 17, 2022 | Blog, The Elephant in the Room
What’s wrong with South Carolina’s police? They’re letting an alleged mass shooter chill at the crib while a case is pending against him. That was my initial, knee-jerk reaction to the case involving Jewayne M. Price. What? You haven’t heard of him? I won’t blame you...
by John P. Ribner | Apr 11, 2022 | Blog, Welcome to the Workplace
Q: “What’s the worst thing a boss ever said to you?” A: “Don’t worry. We’ve run the numbers and the average time anyone spends in this company is five years.” This is what my former boss, we’ll call him Duane, said to our entire department. He was...
by John P. Ribner | Mar 28, 2022 | Blog, Welcome to the Workplace, Work
Q: “What’s the biggest lie a hiring manager or interviewer ever told you?” A: “We’ll call you back in a week to let you know, one way or the other.” Has anyone else heard this old song and dance? I have on a couple of occasions. The implication is...
by John P. Ribner | Mar 27, 2022 | Blog, Flint Music Scene
Q: “Uncle John, What’s a Backhanded Compliment?” My niece asked me that question because I used the term during casual conversation at a family dinner. I could have given her the dictionary definition: “A false compliment that’s laced with sarcasm.” Or, I...
