The contract human beings were bound to through the generations were based on rules to enable the survival of our species. Regardless of how anyone feels about religion or common laws, these rules generally exist to make it so that we exist. History teaches us that we will always have people pushing the boundaries of […]
Throw Away &
As we continue to advance, we are realistically falling behind. Our throw away mentality makes it increasingly difficult to maintain old equipment, save newer technologies or make decisions that are economically feasible and good for our world. Last week, I had a set of headphones gifted to my son in December for the holidays. When […]
I Burned the Boat &
It was a crisp spring day with a perfect temperature for being outside to do outside things. The leaves called my name, and my neighbor lent me his super beast mode blower. I probably should have one of these but sure is nice to borrow one and give it back. After hours of blowing leaves […]
Interesting is not Interest
Hello fellow traveler! This week I took about 15 phone calls from people that I didn’t know. What were the topics? I took all the calls and had some good conversations. What I find interesting is that many people will still use e-mail campaigns to reach out to people or cold calls on LinkedIn. Most […]
America Forgot ~ &
On Easter 2026, the Howie reflects on the critical loss of institutional knowledge and the dangers of underestimating human contribution in organizations and the military. They argue against the belief that technology, including AI, can replace human skills and knowledge, emphasizing the risks associated with knowledge drain and neglect of critical learning.