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Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently signed what he referred to as a “common sense” bill, allowing kids throughout the state to set up lemonade stands, and sell the beverage, without vendor permits or health inspections. The bill was inspired by an incident in Overton, Texas, where police did, in fact, shut down a stand run by two 8-year-old sisters. That incident occurred in 2015, in case you’re wondering how long it takes the Texas government to apply common sense.

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Jun142019

Apple is Killing iTunes…and I am Freaking Out

Featured, Greg's BlogBy Greg Schwem June 14, 2019

I loaded music from bands that defined my high school and college years into iTunes. I also loaded music I was too embarrassed to admit I listened to in high school. Yes, I briefly went through a John Denver phase, followed immediately by a Molly Hatchet phase. Surprisingly, I did not take drugs in high school.

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Jun62019

Sure, I’ll alter video…if it makes my kids look better

Featured, Greg's BlogBy Greg Schwem June 6, 2019

If I had just sped up that video of my daughter running hurdles during freshman track season, who knows? Maybe she would have received a full track and field scholarship. It would have been more realistic than superimposing her head onto the body of a famous athlete, something the parents implicated in the college admissions scandal now realize was a very bad idea.

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Jun42019

Your Wedding Checklist Had Better Include Ginger Root

Featured, Greg's BlogBy Greg Schwem June 4, 2019

We’ve been married 25 years, and memories of our special day are a bit hazy; although, I do remember that I returned my tuxedo on time. I also remember purchasing gifts for my groomsmen but was certain we skipped the swag bag gesture.

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May272019

‘Game of Thrones’ Summarized by a Guy who Only Watched the Final Episode

Featured, Greg's BlogBy Greg Schwem May 27, 2019

But with the anticipation of last week’s GoT series finale generating more discussion than Ariana Grande’s dating life, and those discussions veering off in more directions than a President Trump news conference, I decided to watch the final episode. Better late than never, right?

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May232019

Four Phrases Waitstaff Really Need to Stop Using

Featured, Greg's BlogBy Greg Schwem May 23, 2019

I found myself siding with the serving community, who, for the most part, cheerfully spends their days depositing meals in front of us and then listening to us complain our salads contained arugula and we SPECIFICALLY requested it be removed, which is why I usually tack 25 percent onto my bill. Post tax.

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May132019

‘Unboxing’ Stuff: Could It Be My Daughter’s Future?

Featured, Greg's BlogBy Greg Schwem May 13, 2019

I proceeded to inform her about “Ryan ToysReview,” a YouTube channel featuring some kid known only to his millions of subscribers as “Ryan.” It features Ryan opening toy treasures and then playing with his new gifts while his off-screen parents pepper him with questions like, “What is THAT, Ryan?”

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May22019

I Need the RunPee app for more than just ‘Avengers: Endgame’

Featured, Greg's BlogBy Greg Schwem May 2, 2019

The app is RunPee, and it has been getting boatloads of press following the release of Avengers: Endgame, a movie that grossed $1.2 billion on its opening weekend, more money than Democratic presidential candidates will raise collectively before all dropping out of the race upon realizing their fundraisers were being attended solely by close relatives.

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Apr262019

Fast-food Patrons: Beware of ‘The Substitutor’

Featured, Greg's BlogBy Greg Schwem April 26, 2019

My wife and daughters fall into this category, so much so that I now refuse to pick up lunch or dinner for the family, for my middle-aged brain can no longer handle their plethora of special requests, deletions and, yes, substitutions.

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Apr202019

For a Masters Mom, White Overalls Instead of a Pink Slip

Featured, Greg's BlogBy Greg Schwem April 20, 2019

After years of serving as chauffeur, cook, schedule maker and sometimes caddy as Koepka rose through the junior ranks, Jakows admits the transition was difficult when her son turned professional and swing coaches, a putting coach, a chef, a manager, a full-time caddy and a physical therapist joined the team.

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Apr152019

Look at my Cap, Then Let’s Talk

Featured, Greg's BlogBy Greg Schwem April 15, 2019

Caps can eliminate loneliness, inspire curiosity or even command respect if worn in the right environment.

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Apr32019

Get Ready to Play ‘College Admission Battleground!’

Featured, Greg's BlogBy Greg Schwem April 3, 2019

Simply eliminating the Tuition Hiker does not mean you’re in the clear, for the Financial Aid Rejecter, armed with copies of your tax returns and bank statements, can approach at any time and inform you your gross annual income exceeds, by 8 cents, financial aid eligibility.

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