UMass to the MAC
My thoughts on UMass-to-the-MAC and the mixed response. I don’t believe this was Plan A, nor do I see it as our forever home if there’s such a thing in …
Rules of a polite tech society
I was inspired by an article written by Nina Molina (such a great name, btw) in the Wall Street Journal titled “Yes, It’s Rude to Use Your Laptop During Meetings—and …
SAVE THE CHEESE!!
ALERT ALERT ALERT To all my friends who are cheese heads, curd connoisseurs, turophiles (had to look that one up), it’s time to take up arms to save the spread …
Season’s Greetings! (Don’t Drive Like An Asshat)
I wanted to give everyone a gentle reminder as they potentially visit and navigate some busy parking lots this holiday season. Below are a couple helpful diagrams on how to …
UMass Hoops: National Champions (Hollywood Edition)
With the help of ChatGPT, I present the skeleton of UMass’ unexpected title run in March/April of 2024. (Disregard the coaches’ names here. I think ChatGPT can’t use real names.) …
Master juggler? Or just a clown?
Tis the season for too much going on at once. My teams are all in action (except the Red Sox). My college teams are playing regular season games or late-season/playoff …
It’s A Great Time To Be A Mustang
Man, I’m so happy today. Genuinely happy, excited, proud, anxious, curious, appreciative, grateful and perhaps even still a bit shocked. Yesterday my SMU Mustangs received an invite from the Atlantic …
Lost In Thought (No, Really, What Was I Just Doing?)
Let’s kick things off with a pop quiz: You’re reading a riveting article about the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle when you remember you want a snack. You head to …
10 Things College Freshmen Should Know, and 10 More They Should Discover On Their Own
Moving away from home and into a college dorm can be one of the most exhilarating yet nerve-wracking experiences of a young adult’s life. It’s an adventure, a rite of …
Goodbye messy charging cables; hello wireless charging devices
First our electronic devices were all plugged in with long power cables that got tangled or looked like a mess. Then we condensed to a wireless charging pad on a …
The Great Debate – Cut The Cord or Keep The Cable
Here I sit, stuck in the ever-twisting vortex of modern technology, pondering the fate of my digital consumption. My faithful old friend, cable television, had been with me through thick …
Reducing CO2 Emissions: Yo China! Get Your Sh*t Together.
I don’t want to pick on China, but of the world’s Top 5 economies (per GDP), all but one is seeing decreasing CO2 emissions per capita. The US, UK, Germany …
The Bleak Wilderness of “Independent” Football: UMass at a Crossroads
In the constantly shifting landscape of collegiate athletics, conference affiliation often denotes a source of strength, camaraderie, and identity — not to mention financial security. The current state of the …
Baseball, My First Love: A Breakup Story After 50 Long Innings
Once upon a time, I was a kid who lived, breathed, and, yes, occasionally ate baseball. I played it every summer, every spare moment, and I bled Red Sox red. …
Microsoft’s latest conflict of interest?
This morning I read about Microsoft’s “fastest growing business line” being their cybersecurity solutions. It makes sense, after all, because Microsoft is so ingrained into the corporate world that OF …
Keep your iPhone (or ANY phone) secure and up-to-date
By now you probably know that every now and then your iPhone or Android phone asks you to update to the latest and greatest version of their operating system. You …
Selling the Sizzle (yes, it works)
Give this tweet above a watch for 25 seconds. Incredible. You don’t always have to have the best school, the best majors, the best campus, the best reputation, the best …
The Rising Global Popularity of American College Football: The Unforeseen Investment Opportunity
There is a rising global trend that is not often spoken about: the increasing international popularity of American college football. While American football’s popularity has traditionally been confined to the …
The Great Airline Loyalty Swindle
As a 20-plus year business professional and seasoned traveler, I’ve had my fair share of experiences with airline loyalty programs. These used to be the frequent flyer’s equivalent of gold; …
Forever Poetic
If you’ve been following along, you might recall me saying (time and again) that I’m not much for long-form writing. I’m not much for long-form reading, either, so I guess …
Weekend conversations with an AI Robot. So much for “use your time wisely.”
I’ve been told I have a strange and often far-fetched imagination. Maybe so. But it entertains me and that’s the important thing. I like to have conversations with ChatGPT like …
ChatGPT Rule Of Thumb: “Ask a dumb question, get a dumb answer.”
Everyone on-board the AI Train! Now departing for Make-Life-Easyville. ChatGPT is an incredible tool that can generate very specific answers to your wildest questions, but not all prompts are created …
Too big, Too fast, Too strong: Mike Tyson
Let’s go ahead and get the 300 lb gorilla out of the way in the beginning, shall we? I know Mike Tyson has mental issues. I know he’s hurt a …
Follow your streams: Why the PAC12 should load up on non-linear
Well, here’s the part of blog where I put all my credibility on the line, whatever’s left of it anyway. And for all those folks who like to take screenshots …
The silence from Disney is the right thing to say
Without getting into the politics of Disney vs. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, I find it inspiring that Disney chose to take a stand for a social issue its leadership team …