The Other Washington | Weekly Report for July 3, 2026
As we head into the 250th anniversary of America, I find myself thinking about Washington. Not the city. Not the District of Columbia. Not the state that bears his name, but OG Washington a.k.a. Mr. Washington a.k.a. General…
The World Meets America | Weekly Report for June 26, 2026
What in the World Cup is happening? Scottish soccer fans drink Boston dry. English fans try BBQ and lose their minds. Dutch fans marvel at all things Buc-cees. The Australians discover the wonder of Waffle House. It’s been a delightful June in so, so many ways. 99%…
Add Merch To Your Brand Strategy | Weekly Report for June 19, 2026
“Merch” is short for merchandise. That’s what the cool kids call it. When I first bought the Texas Inn in 2018, I asked a lot of questions. “Where are the T-shirts and…
Two-Factor Absurdity | Weekly Report for June 12, 2026
I find it ironic that as a human being, I have to prove that I am a human being to online robots about half a dozen times a day. One…
You’ve Got Mail (Problems) | Weekly Report for June 5, 2026
I got a piece of mail last week that was sent in November. Yes, it’s seven months late, but I was a bit grateful because sometimes mail never gets delivered…
Mall Cop Syndrome | Weekly Report for May 29, 2026
We all know the type. Someone is put in a position of limited power, and then they immediately become a little tyrant. I call it Mall Cop Syndrome. The real name…
GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL! | Weekly Report for May 22, 2026
There are two kinds of Americans: those who don’t like soccer and those who play it. Soccer, or “football” if you have your own passport, has been trying to break through…
Thank You, Captain Outrageous | Weekly Report for May 15, 2026
Ted Turner was a businessman and a bon vivant. He was a TV pioneer and sports team owner. He was a yachtsman, winning the America’s Cup in 1977. He was a rancher and…
Ghosted by a Spirit | Weekly Report for May 8, 2026
I wasn’t surprised by the announcement last weekend about Spirit Airlines failing. I had been preparing for it. Over the last year, I have bought several flights, trying to use the 139,000…
R.I.P. Florida Man | Weekly Report for May 1, 2026
Somewhere between an alligator’s yawn and a 7-Eleven hot dog that’s been rotating since the Biden administration, the legend of Florida Man quietly met its end. Not with a bang, but with a headline so perfectly…