“This Could Have Been Any of Us” My Reflection on 9/11
Every year, September 11 brings back emotions that are hard to explain. For me, 9/11 has always been one of those days that I sometimes try not to think about…
AI and Robots Are Changing Everything: Bigger Than the Internet Boom?
I recently read where Elon Musk said that in about 10 to 20 years, work could become optional because AI and robotics will handle most jobs. Money, he says, could…
Fans React to Super Bowl and Halftime Show
I always like watching the Super Bowl, even when my team isn’t in it. This year, I didn’t really have a favorite. I just wanted a good game and a…
I Had to Try the Viral ChatGPT Caricature Trend
I kept seeing people all over social media doing this new ChatGPT trend where you upload your photo and ask AI to create a caricature based on your life and…
The Breaking Point: Why Fire & EMS Must Fix Pay, Burnout, and System Overload
After more than a decade in fire and EMS, I’ve seen the same issues pop up over and over. It’s not about one department or city, this is bigger. Across…
The ICE Dilemma: How We Got Here and Where We Go Next
I’ve been hesitant to talk about ICE Immigration and Customs Enforcement but it’s a topic we can’t avoid anymore. Established back in 2003, ICE originally flew under the radar. Now,…
Saying Goodbye to Lamont: Remembering Sanford and Son and a Show That Shaped My Childhood
Hearing about the passing of Demond Wilson, best known as Lamont from Sanford and Son hit me harder than I expected. It felt like losing a piece of my childhood.…
Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs as AI and Automation Begin Rewriting the Job Market
When one of the world’s largest companies, Amazon, cuts 16,000 jobs on top of recent cuts that bring the total to around 30,000….it’s a wake-up call. This isn’t about a…
WWE Unreal Season 2: The Best Season Yet… and Why That’s the Problem
I’m going to say something that might sound unpopular: WWE Unreal Season 2 is better than Season 1. It’s deeper. It’s more emotional. It feels more real. And that’s exactly…
I Agree With McDonald’s CEO But Real Life Is More Complicated Than a Quote
When I read the comments from Chris Kempczinski, the CEO of McDonald’s, saying “no one cares about your career,” I’ll be honest…it hit home. Not because it was harsh but…
