So, the current batch of myopic, partisan, tea-puppets have “achieved” a government shutdown. It’s difficult for me to understand how any thinking, rational legislator with our country’s best interests in mind would actually strive for a government shutdown. However, it’s very…
Author: F. Andy Seidl
F. Andy Seidl is a serial entrepreneur, software innovator, and technology business advisor with over thirty years of experience. Most recently, Andy is a founding partner at Advantary LLC, a full-service management accelerator that provides interim CxO services to early/mid-stage companies. He also teaches a course on Digital Product Design at the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering, Center for Entrepreneurship. Andy is passionate about building software to last, playing guitar, mountaineering, backpacking, hiking, running, and critical thinking. He is Dad to a son and twin daughters with his incredibly accomplished best friend, business partner, and wife of 36 years.
The Power of Social Media?
Have you ever really pondered the power of social media? In a prior life (at MyST), I actually spent a great deal of time doing just that. And recently, I saw another example, perhaps, of the power of social media…
My George Zimmerman Prediction
Well, George Zimmerman is back in the news, today, and I feel a George Zimmerman prediction comin’ on. Today, Zimmerman’s estranged wife called 911, saying she and her father were being threatened by Zimmerman who “continually has his hand on his…
Syria on My Mind
Syria has been on my mind a lot the past few days. And it’s been on lots of folk’s minds. My good friend, Chris Alexander, just posted on Facebook a very well stated explanation of why we should not rush…
Mt. Rainier Summit Climb—18 Years Ago Today
I just noticed today is the 18th anniversary of my Mt. Rainier summit climb. Though I’ve been back many times to hike the Wonderland Trail (and other wonderful trails around my favorite mountain), August 5, 1995 is the only time…
Real. Annoying. Meme.
Remember back in 1998 when Wrangler started running it’s Real. Comfortable. Jeans. commercials? Maybe not. But what about just a few years ago, when Brett Favre started pitching Wrangler using the same tag line? Well, it seems a lot of…
Catholic Church Evolves, Reduces Purgatory for Twitter Users
We all know the Catholic Church evolves. It is not static. For example, just in my lifetime, the Catholic Church: introduced non-Latin mass translations (1963); introduced Canon Law (1983, replacing changes introduced in 1917); abolished the concept of Limbo (2007); altered…
George Zimmerman found not guilty.
Wow. George Zimmerman is not guilty. Really? Zimmerman, in a car, follows unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, gets out of his car, against instruction and advice, with his gun, confronts the unarmed youth, Trayvon Martin ends up shot dead by George…
Erick Erickson Accidentally Makes a Pro Choice Argument
Erick Erickson is editor-in-chief of RedState.com, a radio host, and a Fox News contributor. This information alone provides some insight into the positions Mr. Erickson is likely to take on many issues. But to conclude, based only on this, that…
Goodbye Google Reader; Hello RSS (again)
On July 1, Google Reader performed a final Mark All As Read for every user. And then went dark. Google Reader launched in 2005 and I started using it almost immediately. The year before, I was already convinced of the…