Discovering Diesel Sideshow Cigars As A Longtime Diesel Fan
A longtime Diesel Cigars fan breaks down the history, attitude, and wild creativity behind the Diesel Sideshow sampler, with a full look at how each vitola is described by the brand.
Latest
My First Definition Cigar The Chairman Review That Earned A Spot In My Regular Rotation
I tried The Chairman by Definition Cigars for the first time at my local lounge and it immediately won me over. Smooth rich and crafted with intention. A DFW cigar that impressed me from the first light and earned a place in my regular rotation.
The Most Influential Band In My Life Why Sonic Youth Shaped Everything I Love About Music
Sonic Youth did more than shape my taste. They rewired how I understand real music. Their noise and fearless creativity shaped my identity from the moment I discovered them at thirteen.
Nirvana Shirts at Target: Why Gen X Should Stop Policing Who Gets To Love Nirvana
Nirvana shirts at Target hit differently for Gen X. They remind us of the music that shaped us, the trauma of losing Kurt and the way Nirvana spoke our truth long before anyone else did. But instead of gatekeeping the band, maybe it is time to celebrate that new generations are discovering them too.
My Perfect Sunday Cigar The AJ Fernandez Puro Especial Review You Actually Want
The AJ Fernandez Puro Especial is my perfect Sunday cigar and the one stick that never lets me down. Smooth, bold and packed with real character, it sets the tone for a slow Sunday without the nonsense.
How Mortgage Loan Officers Can Build a Personal Brand That Outperforms Corporate Marketing
Loan officers who build a clear personal brand gain more trust, more visibility and more control than corporate marketing can deliver. Learn how to create a consistent and professional brand presence that attracts borrowers, strengthens referral relationships and establishes long term credibility.
Plex Logo Spam Calls: What Happens After You Register a Domain
Ever register a domain and immediately get bombarded by Plex Logo calls, texts, and emails? You are not imagining it. Here is how they find you, why it is illegal, and what you can do to make it stop.
Lightweights Beware: My Take on the LFD Double Ligero
The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero hits hard from the first draw. Pepper, leather, and fig sweetness build into a full throttle finish. It is bold, strong, and not for casual smokers.
Gen-X Marketing Mojo: What Over-40 Pros Know That the Algorithms Don’t
At 52, I have seen marketing evolve from mixtapes to machine learning. This post breaks down why Gen X marketers still outperform the algorithms — blending authenticity, context, and loyalty into real business results.
Sound and Vision: How David Bowie Taught a Generation to Create Without Fear
When I first heard David Bowie it felt like light cutting through the static. His voice painted pictures and shaped a generation’s creative edge. He showed me that being different is not a flaw, it is a declaration, and that made all the difference.
Leica DLux 7 vs Your Phone: It Isn’t Cheap, but Damn It Delivers
When I compared the Leica D Lux 7 to my smartphone it was more than an upgrade, it was a statement. This compact camera delivers true image quality. Yes, it costs more, but the detail, control, and experience it brings make every shot worth it.
Living My Values: Kindness, Compassion, and Common Sense
I build my life around kindness, compassion and common sense. These aren’t slogans. They’re the compass I use in work, love and everyday choices. I show up as myself, anchored in love not fear. I judge less, listen more and trust that every person matters.
Lifestyle
Cold Tofu Turkey: How I Went Vegan in the Heart of Texas
I swapped turkey for tofu and boots for a veggie strut in the heart of Texas. Going vegan was not a trend, just a choice to live lighter, dig deeper into food, and see what happens when you drop the expected for something brave and green.
Cigars
Macanudo Inspirado Green Review: Brazil’s Sweet Side of the Leaf
This Sunday morning smoke hits different. The Macanudo Inspirado Green brings a sweet Brazilian twist to the Inspirado lineup with chocolate, spice, and smooth Dominican craft. A must try for cigar lovers who crave flavor and balance.
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Breaking Down Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia: Facts, Symptoms, and Hope for the Future
I was diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraplegia at age thirty-nine and wanted to write something clear for anyone feeling lost. HSP is rare, invisible at first, and full of questions about the future. But it also comes with routines, resilience, and hope.
Music
Scott Would Be 58 Today
Today would have been Scott Weiland’s fifty-eighth birthday. Every time it rolls around I feel it in my chest. His voice still haunts the room — raw, unfiltered, alive. The setlist I grabbed that night still sits in a box. Because brilliance often burns too fast.
Cigars
This Sunday’s Cigar: The Liga Privada No. 9 and the Art of Doing Nothing
There is something sacred about a quiet Sunday morning. No notifications, no deadlines, no one asking for a quick sync. Just you, a chair, and the slow burn of a Liga Privada No. 9. A cigar so rich it practically defines the concept of doing nothing well.
GenX
Nevermore, Dude: The Raven Reimagined for the Gen-X Soul
When Halloween creeps in I flip the candle for a lava lamp and revisit sadness in flannel. In my Gen-X version of Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven I trade the velvet poster for the busted speaker and the bird still says “nevermore.”
Music
Butthole Surfers: The Texas Freakshow That Rewired Rock
The Butthole Surfers crawled out of Texas in 1981 and rewrote the rules of rock. From strobe lights to naked dancers to sound that felt like a hallucinogenic firestorm, they did not ask for your approval, and they made sure you never forgot them.
Business
Life, Work, and Wobbly Legs: Thriving with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
When every step feels like a negotiation between strength and uncertainty the condition known as HSP becomes part of your life story. Work still matters. Progress still happens. This is about thriving with wobbly legs and showing up anyway.
Blog
Seven Days, Zero Chill: My First Week Blogging Daily Without Throwing My MacBook
I tried blogging every day for a week and it wasn’t pretty. Some mornings the words came, others I contemplated tossing my MacBook out the window. It was gritty. It was real. And by day seven I learned something: habit beats inspiration when the cursor blinks.
Books
George Takei’s They Called Us Enemy Is the History Lesson America Still Needs
When I learned about They Called Us Enemy by George Takei it felt like an overdue history lesson. His story of childhood internment, survival and resistance speaks to America’s past and still matters in our present age.
Cigars
Why I Enjoy a Fine Cigar Every Sunday Morning
I step onto the back porch when it’s still quiet. I pour a mug of Earl Grey. I light a thick bold cigar. This moment isn’t about escape. It’s about presence. Smoke, silence, and the world catching up. One cigar once a week reminds me to slow down and show up.
Blog
The Crow (1994): The Greatest Love Story Gen-X Ever Told
When I first watched the film The Crow (1994), it felt like someone had filmed the inside of my head. A rain-soaked city, a soundtrack pulsing with heartbreak, a hero risen from death for the sake of love. That’s the greatest love story our generation ever got.