How Bosses Manipulate Employees, Part 1
Manipulating by group consensus is one of the most insidious tricks used by terrible bosses. This bush league psych-out trick has been experienced by anyone who’s ever spent time in the workforce. You might not recognize it by its name, but you’ll probably know it’s...
“Should I Invite a Homeless Person Into My Home?”
TL;DR: Only an absolute idiot in desperate need of attention would try homing the homeless! So, should you give "Guitar Jimmy" here emergency housing in your home? The answer to your question depends on a few things: How badly do you need to be validated for being a...
I Quit My Job Over Pico de Gallo!
That’s right! I said fuck the two weeks' notice and quit a job on the spot over this… a traditional Mexican dish made from chopped tomato, onion, peppers, salt, lime juice, and cilantro. And the whole thing was kicked off by a nasty question from my asshole (former)...
“Why is Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder on the Rise?”
Perhaps this unfortunate soul should have asked me, “Is narcissism and narcissistic disorder on the rise?” His question assumes it fact that these psychological traits are on the rise. I say, “Show me your data.” We have absolutely no idea of today’s rates of...
David Asher Band Delivers Original Reggae Music from Saginaw, MI
TL;DR: David Asher Band (D.A.B.) creates amazing music that you absolutely need it your life. Get the group's latest songs and enjoy some amazing original roots-reggae! Saginaw, Michigan might be the last place anyone would look to find original reggae music. Many are...
Talking Heads Sell Out at Dick’s Sporting Goods
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nothing but a bunch of greedy money whores who are shamelessly grasping at every penny they can get from their shitty, outdated songs.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...
The Worst Thing a Boss Ever Said…
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 leaning back in his...
Hiring Managers and the Lies They Tell
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 that whether the...
Backhanded Compliments in the 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 could’ve...
Fun Friday in Flinttown
Love for my hometown’s punk rock scene brought me to downtown Flint on March 11, 2022. My visit was everything I wanted it to be. I love coming home to Flint, especially when it’s music that brings me back. My visit on Friday, March 11, 2022, had to do with my book,...
