Published in Crow’s Feet·Jun 14SlippageEvidence of declining standards is all around us — I believe in signs. Not the ones on the road telling us to obey rules. I mean the signposts that life throws at us to direct our fate in a certain direction. I have had a few such taps on the shoulder from unseen forces over my 57 years. The…Society4 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Jan 7What is Your Medium Theme Song?One that sums up the content for you — When you think of Medium, what defines it for you? With almost two years on the platform, I think I have a pretty good feel for what the bulk of the content is composed of. I have come to believe that most of the writing revolves around two universal themes…Writing1 min read
Published in The Venting Machine·Jan 7Attention Shortform WritersAbout that request for donations or “coffee.” — With the downturn in Medium incomes since the last algorithm change came a proportional increase in the number and variety of non-writing means, we can boost our income. But, unfortunately, all of these seem to be the equivalent of busking or begging. We are now in the business of selling…Medium3 min read
Published in MuddyUm·Dec 22, 2021OmacronThe new variant makes men desire older women — It takes a singular effort and a focused mind to find a silver lining in a pandemic. Sometimes that silver lining takes the form of the side effect of a medication or disease. …Fake News3 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·Dec 20, 2021Non-Monetary Compensation in the WorkplaceThe social network you gained for showing up — The enforced loneliness of the pandemic is teaching us much about the social nature of our species. The daily validations we get from each other form important connections and confirm our self worth. …Workplace3 min read
Published in MuddyUm·Dec 18, 2021Pornhub Goes Relational with Business ModelAnnounces pay per fap plan — The creator economy continues to open our lives to transformative expression in ways unforeseen and potentially life altering. It appears that Medium is a trendsetter among more than just blogging platforms. …Satire3 min read
Published in Crow’s Feet·Dec 18, 2021Hearing Aids and Covid-19 masksNot meant for each other — I have had my first pair of hearing aids for all of two weeks. I was advised to wear them all day, every day, so as to get accustomed and maximize their benefits. My hearing aids are the behind-the-ear variety. Yesterday morning my university student daughter had an online exam…Hearing Aids4 min read
Published in Unpopular Opinions·Dec 17, 2021Woke Cultural Appropriation Rears Its Tone Deaf HeadLatin Americans say ¡no, gracias! to Latinx — Every belief system has its zealotry whether political, religious, or ideological. Among Wokism’s is the assumption of moral righteousness. This righteousness has led to the lumping of all non-white newcomers to the west into categories of victimhood. This assignment of victimhood status is imposed without consultation. For the woke, there…Latin America4 min read
Published in Rock n’Heavy·Dec 11, 2021How Artists Escape Record LabelsTransferring assigned rights and other tactics — Rock and roll history is strewn with examples of artists whose careers were put in limbo by trying to get out of recording contracts. Sometimes these circumstances have little or nothing to do with the record company in question. Band member relations can disintegrate personally and artistically. Having read biographies…Music5 min read
Published in MuddyUm·Dec 9, 2021Introducing the Medium Men’s Dating Advice App™Medium’s dating wisdom for men delivered in real time — With the plethora of life changing advice about toxic masculinity, dating, and relationships on Medium, Ev and the folks at HQ felt a social responsibility to help the world overcome loneliness in the pandemic. …Satire4 min read
