A personal notebook
Thoughts, notes, and ideas.
Writing about whatever I’m trying to understand.
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Harvest Dinner for Local Families Experiencing Homelessness
Probably the most influential post I’ve ever written was discussing the 2200 homeless kids that are in Akron and the only group that is solely responsible for helping them: Project R.I.S.E. (Realizing Individual Strength through…
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Who Are We?
I’m 44 years old. I’ve spent this first half of my life collecting. Collecting things like: An amazing wife A mind-blowing kid A mediocre business A couple properties Various cars A pop-up camper The…
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One Last Marijuana Plea – Yes on Issue 3
I know why most of you say you don’t like Issue 3. “It’s a monopoly. I mean it will say that on the ballot. So it must be one.” It is not a…
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A Completely Selfish Post. Please Read.
This is a really selfish post. So forgive me ahead of time. But Im going to gloat a bit here. I can’t help myself. About 6 years ago, during a hellish part of the…
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Who I Endorse For Akron Mayor
As I attempted to run for Akron mayor, I was given a unique front row seat to the candidates. I also got a lot of interesting off the record insight into these people…
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Ohio ACLU Supports Issue 3 and So Do I
You may wonder why I care about a marijuana bill when my focus is the homeless. It’s simple: the war on drugs is an easy way to hurt minorities of all kinds, including the…
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Accounting Update for No Feet Left Behind – Socks Edition
I’m a big believer in transparency. So I wanted to upload my completed order from Sam’s Club for socks and Ziploc Freezer Bags. It’s for a total of $269.62. There have been $325 in…
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Shoes For Homeless Kids: 11 Donations, $214, 2 Days
https://www.gofundme.com/akronshoes Because so much of my work is on email I tend to take an email break over the weekends. Email can get a little overwhelming. But this Monday morning, today, could possibly…
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2200 Homeless Kids In Akron
When I write these posts I try to come up with a catchy headline. I try to say something that will make you stop a second and consider clicking into read the rest of…
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Akron Press Club – A Scourge On Democracy
I spent most of the Akron Mayoral debate yesterday just shaking my head. There are three candidates you will see on the ballot for Akron mayor on November 3. But the Akron Press Club…
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Taking the Monopoly / Cartel Propaganda Head On
If you live in Ohio you are probably aware that when you go vote on Tuesday November 3 you will be voting on Issue 3. It’s the marijuana initiative. If you are familiar with…
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Why I really want you to vote for the marijuana bill…
There is one prevailing reason most people I know don’t like Issue 3 that will be on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3: It creates a monopoly. In fact, here is the text you will…