Author: Sage

   I got an unexpected visit from former Akron mayor, Garry Moneypenny, today.  Garry was one of the first people in the neighborhood to come visit us when we bought our building at 15 Broad Street.  He was our council person in the 10th Ward. He visited several times over the years and was very…

      There is a massive revolt happening in the world right now. And you might not be aware of it.  Reddit is on fire.  If you aren’t familiar with Reddit I’d tell you to go. But much of it has been shut down. By the people.  Over 265 “Subreddits” have been turned private by…

   Simply put: The American Revolution was bad ass.  We stood up to the mighty British Empire. And ultimately we won.  I highly recommend “1776” by David McCullough My favorite player in the Revolutionary War was Henry Knox.  We had captured Fort Ticonderoga and Knox was to deliver all the ammunitions to the Continental Army…

   I got this cool question on my Facebook wall when I woke up this morning: “Are you really an atheist?” The short answer is: No.  But the background of that answer is complicated.  Let’s start at the very beginning.  My grandfather was a Methodist minister. He always had this beloved aura around him. He…

   Stephanie Warsmith tweeted this:    Those are noble pursuits.  But then I got to thinking: what does the Clerk of Courts know about creating jobs? I’m sure he oversaw people that had jobs. That’s cool.  But that’s not creating jobs.  When I read that tweet I thought: “Hey! That’s what I do.” I create…

  When I watched presidential debates I always was amused by how they rarely answered the question they were asked. They answered the question they wished they were asked.  Maybe I’ll see someday why a candidate shouldn’t answer questions directly.  Maybe someday I’ll see why I shouldn’t say I don’t know the answer to a question. …

   I had an amazing day today talking with people on the Akron Subreddit.  If you’ve never been to Reddit I’d highly recommend it.  It will take a bit to get in the flow of it. But once you do you’ll likely see the power of it.  Reddit is democracy in action. Stories and comments…

   I love technology.  That’s probably why I’m in the technology business.  One of the many things I love about it is how it makes you free. With tech you can work (almost) anywhere.  Between our family’s love of travel and traveling for business, I am fortunate to get to see a lot of the…

   Near the end of World War I the German Major-General, Ludendorff, had a mental breakdown. He went to see a psychologist.  The psychologist told him he needed to take some time for himself. He needed to have a good meal, spend time with friends.  This sounds absurd as you contrast this to the cataclysmic…

   Stephanie Warsmith of the Akron Beacon Journal did an amazing piece on my switch from Democratic candidate for mayor to Independent candidate for mayor.  This move is highly risky because it gives the board of elections ammunition to say “he declared himself a Democrat by running as a Democrat so he’s a Democrat.” The…

   Something that is strangely missing is my opponents’ positions on things.  The people have some very specific questions on things like: The EPA-mandated sewer project.  Homeless Vacant buildings  Schools Jobs  But I’m not aware of any public declaration from any of the major opponents.  I know it’s a political strategy. But it seems unfair…

   My goal is to get 1000 signatures by September 7. 1000 signatures that meet all the many requirements of the Board of Elections.  On Tuesday I looked at my calendar and realized my summer was quickly booking up.  We love to camp. And we try to get as many camp trips as we can…

   I’m a little gun-shy after my denied signature submissions to run as a Democratic candidate for mayor. I feel like the political road is filled with hidden land mines that an uninitiated candidate is very likely to set off.  So far I’ve passively raised about a small amount of money through a Paypal account…

   The path I’m on for mayor is unlikely, filled with unforeseable risks and unadvised by pretty much everyone in power and authority.  The last one is why I’m pushing forward with everything I’ve got.  I’ve always had a problem with just blindly accepting what authority tells me to do.  But more importantly: I’m doing…