When the Super Bowl Is a Dry Run for the Final Four
Though I cherish the rush of writing on deadline, I'll gladly accept a three-month lead time. That's what I get (and sometimes more) with Minnesota Business assignments like my 2019 Final Four byline published last month. Bear in mind: I did all the legwork for this...
I Finally Joined a Coworking Hub. Here’s Why.
I'm a coworking believer now. Better late than never. My home office has been my home base for years, since well before I learned to say 'no' for good. In conversation, the revelation that I work from home produces two default responses: Bemusement tinged with irony;...
COCO Pitch Night 2018 – Nobody Recognizes the Mayor
Five fantastic pitches, two winners, and a mayor who apparently needs to get out more. COCO Pitch Night 2018, the fifth annual, went off without a hitch on January 23rd at the Minneapolis Grain Exchange, the coworking hub's flagship space. I've covered at least one...
How I Finally Learned to Say ‘No’
Years ago, I worked for a national quick-serve restaurant chain. My home shop was among the system's busiest – a real hive of busy work. During rushes, the back of the house was chaotic beyond description, but I thrived there. I took pride in being the first to pipe...
RAGBRAI Day 0 – The Longest Day
The first day of the biggest bike trip of our lives and we didn't get on and ride until near dusk. Up at 2:30am, drive 200 minutes (and miles) down to the ending town, wait in traffic for an hour to park and another 90 minutes to load up. Hey, at least there were real...