Author Archives: Arlan

Disaster

Used to be, on lunch breaks, I would take a walk. I get an hour lunch and I could get pretty far. In twenty minutes I can get to the deli, so I can actually get a slice of pizza or something quick and make it back within my hour. It’s not all that far but it’s a lot farther Read More


Just Say No

Years ago my credit card company sent me an offer–more of a notice, if I recall–that my card was going to be converted to a “Business” card. (Yes, in fact I still have the notice from July 2006 giving me the choice to decline the conversion pending on my account, and emphatically stating I had nothing to lose and lots Read More


Nothing Good Can Come Of It

Having a low view right now of the prospects for my current company and for my potential to develop into any interesting roles within this company. Having an itch to walk away from it and find somebody who knows what they are doing and cares enough to do it right–not just successfully making money, but doing what should be done. Read More


Stop thinking business.

I don’t know anything about making or selling cars, but I know how to fix all the problems everyone is having, so I will tell you. For free, even. You don’t even have to make me a Czar in the federal government. Stop thinking business. Just stop. You’re ruining everything and embarrassing yourself. Toyota made a big announcement that they Read More