klar-i-tee clearness or lucidity as to perception or understanding; freedom from indistinctness or ambiguity. the state or quality of being clear or transparent to the eye; pellucidity: the clarity of pure water. –Dictionary.com Today marks the first day of 2020. In thinking about the year ahead and what I’d like it to be about, one […]
In 100 Years…
Posted on December 12, 2018 //
When we look back at history and read the stories of past generations, we often ask questions like “How could people think that way?” “How could they have been so cruel?” “How could they treat other human beings like that?” Generations of humans have thought these thoughts, said these words, and made small steps forward. […]
Bring On 2018
Posted on January 1, 2018 //
I’ve got a lot planned for 2018. Who knows if I’ll do any of this, but at least I’ve got a plan. It’s going to be an amazing year.
I met Seth Godin today
Posted on October 12, 2017 //
Seth Godin has been an inspiration to me for well over a decade. His books, podcasts, TED talks, courses, thousands of blog posts, and occasional email exchanges have given me a steady stream of good advice and insight day after day, year after year. Today I got to give him a scharffenberger chocolate bar, shake […]
Forty-Two
Posted on October 20, 2015 //
Today marks 42 laps around the sun for me. 21 years since I turned 21. I’m getting older numerically but striving to stay young mentally. I’m enjoying finding things to “be bad at” so that I can eventually get good at them. This list currently includes things like daily mindfulness meditation, learning very basic Spanish through […]
Live Your Dream – 2015 SAA Commencement
Posted on May 30, 2015 //
Today, I had the incredible privilege of delivering the commencement speech at the 2015 School of Advertising Art Commencement Ceremony. I always thought it would be fun to speak at a graduation ceremony. Sure enough, it was. I am so thankful to my friends at SAA for trusting me with such an honor. I hope […]
Betting Against Education
Posted on May 18, 2013 //
The Springboro School board is making a very risky bet. It is a wager based on an insatiable need for unchecked power and complete control – one that only stands to pay out to them at the expense of our home prices, community spirit, and our schools’ and children’s future. They have intentionally offered our […]
Help Ella Crush Cancer
Posted on May 9, 2013 //
Two years ago today, the world was forever changed for my family. That was the day that my daughter Ella was diagnosed with cancer. I will never forget that day. The feeling of overwhelming fear, helplessness, and sadness as my wife and I watched her playing in the backyard, still unaware of what we […]
The Boro Road Show
Posted on January 29, 2013 //
The Springboro School Board Road Show is coming to your town! Call your buddies, bring your friends, and prepare to be amazed!!! Just when you thought you couldn’t possibly be surprised by the actions of our Springboro school board, they go and turn it up to eleven. Yep, even as they tell us about the […]
Class Dismissed
Posted on November 14, 2012 //
Today I taught my final marketing class of the quarter at SAA, marking the conclusion of my first attempt at teaching. I am so incredibly grateful to have been given the opportunity teach. I have to tell you that I have a whole new respect for teachers. In my best English I can emphatically state […]