Author Archives: The Narrator

The Brutal Sport of Business

It is early February 2026 and while the rest of the world is arguing over point spreads and whether the halftime show is “too much” or “not enough”, a different kind of draft is taking place in the glass towers … Continue reading

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The Great Rodent Referendum: A Proud Tradition of Meteorology by Rodent

I can’t let the cultural wonder known as “Groundhog Day” pass by without a comment. The idea behind the celebration is an odd Old World carryover rooted in European weather lore, specifically from the German custom of Candlemas. Originally, if … Continue reading

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Gravity Doesn’t Have an “Off” Switch (and, sadly, neither do conspiracy theorists)

I don’t spend a ton of time on social media. I have actual work to do and, quite frankly, my tolerance for the digital equivalent of “prospecting for gold in a septic tank” is at an all-time low. Most of … Continue reading

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I’ve Seen This Boom Before: A Guide to Corporate Gold Rushes

Howdy, partner! Listen close, ‘cause it’s Talk Like a Grizzled Prospector Day. It’s a durn fine chance to look at these fancy-pants modern gold rushes through the dusty eyes of old-timers, back when a rusty pick, a sturdy shovel and … Continue reading

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Take the Extra Minute: Frostbite Is Still a Real Winter Threat

The days are stretching longer and the lure of a bluebird winter day is strong, but as any seasoned outdoor enthusiast knows, January and February often bring the most biting winds and the deepest freezes. Cold temperatures, wind and moisture … Continue reading

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Why Your Skin Is Not a Canvas: What Science Really Says About Tattoos, the Immune System and Long-Term Risk

A good friend of mine recently announced his intention to get a sleeve tattoo later this year, a full, vibrant mural on his arm. As an admirer of art, I can appreciate the creativity and the impulse, but I’ve always … Continue reading

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The Q1 Strategic Dormancy Initiative: My Aggressive Pursuit of Sleep

Abstract Have you ever felt like you’ve reached the point of Waking Inefficiency Overhead (WIO)? That moment when another 70-hour week proves that being awake is actually reducing your output? 2026 is here and after a year of unsustainable, high-intensity … Continue reading

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Reckless Predictions for 2026

Every year serious people make serious predictions about the coming year. Every year, by February, those predictions are quietly retired, rebranded as “signals” or blamed on “unexpected headwinds”. This is not one of those serious efforts. In the spirit of … Continue reading

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Santa, Inc.: A Hard Look at the North Pole’s Most Successful (and Most Questionable) Business Model

For centuries, we’ve been told Santa Claus runs a “magical” operation powered by goodwill, cheer and an alarming number of cookies. That explanation collapses the moment you apply even the lightest pressure from a calculator. Let’s face it, if you … Continue reading

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Credit Card Companies Don’t Reward Responsibility — They Punish It

A few days ago I received a letter from Chase Card Services. It was polite. It was professionally formatted. It was also a quiet threat dressed up as “customer care”. In the eyes of Chase Card Services, I am a … Continue reading

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