It’s a Bear Market for a Beer Business | Weekly Report for September 1, 2023
On a whim, I visited Busch Gardens on the one good day in August where temps were a normal 82 degrees. The tickets were free (Thanks Hattie!) and I was looking forward to…
Knowledge and Intelligence | Weekly Report for August 4, 2023
Some people use the words “knowledge” and “intelligence” interchangeably. As a former English major, I understand that words can have the same or different meanings and sometimes that difference can be nuanced….
R.I.P. Gertie | Weekly Report for October 14, 2022
I guess writing an obituary for a dog would seem ridiculous to some folks. Longtime readers of the Weekly Report understand that I can be ridiculous, so you’ll have to…
You Can’t Fight City Hall | Weekly Report for August 26, 2022
I have opened five businesses. Every time I had to get permission from City Hall (aka a business license). When I opened Madison+Main, the City of Richmond was very helpful. When I bought the Texas Inn restaurants…
What Exactly Is A Millennial? | Weekly Report for June 04, 2021
The Greatest Generation had a name that was, wait for it, great. Baby Boomers and Generation X had names that were easily remembered and identifiable. But what is up with the Millennial Generation? We call them lots of names: Gen Y, Gen…