Groundhog Day. It’s not just another date on the calendar; it’s a cultural phenomenon (at least in Pennsylvania) that’s wrapped in whimsy, weather predictions, and, of course, a groundhog named Phil. Every February 2nd, the nation turns its eyes to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where a furry meteorologist emerges to forecast the… Read More "“Groundhog Day,” Or, “Nevermind, I Live in Florida.”"
Forget the flux capacitor, Boca Raton has a new time machine, and it’s sending taste buds straight to deliciousville. Yep, I’m talking about Maggie McFly’s at the Town Center Mall, where Legal Seafood (yes, I’m aging myself) used to be. And let me tell you, this ain’t no rerun –… Read More "Maggie McFly’s: Boca Raton’s New Burger & Beyond Hotspot"
There are days I wish I still had eCommerce stores, and there are days I’m glad I sold them off long ago. Around the holidays I always get nostalgic remembering back to days leading up to Christmas. The warehouse would be buzzing with pickers racing up and down aisles pulling… Read More "“What a Time to be an eCommerce Store Owner” Or, “Survey Says… No!”"
I consider myself a visual person. Visual in the sense that I tend to learn based on sight, teach using visuals rather than text, and memorize based on images. That probably explains why there are nearly 15,000 photos saved on my phone. I don’t have a fancy camera, as my… Read More "“15,000 Photos” Or, “An Umbrella of Hope.”"
Holidays always tend to bring back memories and Easter is no exception. While many of you are probably reminiscing about time spent with family, or watching your grandchildren meet the Easter Bunny for the first time, I’m remembering an Easter spent with the Governor. The year was 1980-something and my… Read More "“Meeting the Governor” Or, “Easter Memories.”"
Did you ever wish you could just stop time? Be able to just freeze time and space for a brief moment, or an extended period, to enjoy something so magical, so special that you’ll never get to experience again? I think we’ve all had that wish at least once in… Read More "“Social Distancing” Or, “Wind the Clock, Helen. It Stopped.”"
In case you haven’t figured it out yet, Easter is going to be a little different this year. While I don’t celebrate the occasion, I do consume my fair share of Cadbury Mini Eggs, chocolate bunnies, and Manischewitz wine. I remember as a kid, waking up Easter morning in search… Read More "“The Easter Leisure Suit,” Or, “Dime Store Candy Memories.”"
“Hello, yeah, it’s been a while. Not much, how about you?” Wouldn’t you know it took a global pandemic to bring me back to blogging? That and a little nudge the other day from a friend on Facebook. You see, I happened to post about what I’ve been up to… Read More "“A Triumphant Return” Or, “It Took a Pandemic”"
Having been a Yahoo! Store owner, developer, and someone who has worked with thousands of eCommerce store owners over the years, I’ve found that there’s a handful of those owners who are a tad on the lazy side. Yeah, I saw you clutch your pearls there for a moment. I… Read More "Google Chrome to Force HTTPS. Lazy Site Owners Listen Up!"
If there’s one thing I’m thankful for at this moment in history it’s not being a small business owner. The COVID-19 global pandemic is impacting life as we know it in ways we’ve never witnessed before. Massive furloughs, businesses closing on a temporary or permanent basis, the stock market roller… Read More "Help is Available for SMBs Impacted by COVID-19"
