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Penske’s Uncaring Attitude Toward Customers: “Tough Shit, Just Get the Truck Back on Time.”
Penske’s Uncaring Attitude Toward Customers: “Tough Shit, Just Get the Truck Back on Time.”
Some lessons about customer service and being a caring corporate entity.
Jim Dee
Feb 23
I Ate Only Potatoes for an Entire Week. It Was a Weird, Fun Challenge.
I Ate Only Potatoes for an Entire Week. It Was a Weird, Fun Challenge.
And here’s how I’m feeling.
Jim Dee
Jan 8
Consciously Setting the Political Environment of a Startup
Consciously Setting the Political Environment of a Startup
The polarized Post-Trump era could mean a new frontier for businesses, an important career consideration for individuals.
Jim Dee
Dec 30, 2020
On Finally Tossing Out Praise and Criticism from Three Decades Ago
On Finally Tossing Out Praise and Criticism from Three Decades Ago
Clearing out my desk paperwork after way too long.
Jim Dee
Nov 27, 2020
Recent and/or Favorite, Selected Writing Samples from My Blogs
Recent and/or Favorite, Selected Writing Samples from My Blogs
Kind of a highlight reel of various writings.
Jim Dee
Nov 24, 2020
After Publishing Four Books, Someone Finally Asked Me to Sign One, and I Literally Didn’t Know…
After Publishing Four Books, Someone Finally Asked Me to Sign One, ...
And I still don’t. 😕
Jim Dee
Nov 23, 2020
How to Win on The Great British Baking Show (Provided You’re a Damned Good Baker Already)
How to Win on The Great British Baking Show (Provided You’re a Damn...
A guaranteed path to fame, fortune, and glory for those able to bake well.
Jim Dee
Nov 19, 2020
Introduction and Background for “The Witch Lebowski”
Introduction and Background for “The Witch Lebowski”
A background and introduction to the tale, which is linked to in its entirety below.
Jim Dee
Nov 7, 2020
The Witch Lebowski: A Double Fanfiction Tale
The Witch Lebowski: A Double Fanfiction Tale
I think the title says it all, but for an explanatory background (which I recommend starting with), click here first (link stays on…
Jim Dee
Nov 7, 2020
How to Drive Across the Country and Save Money By Sleeping in Your Car
How to Drive Across the Country and Save Money By Sleeping in Your Car
Recently, my wife and I had a long road trip to make. We weren’t keen on dropping $100/night on hotels, especially considering that we…
Jim Dee
Oct 21, 2020
I Just Drove Through 16 States, and the Award for “No One Here Wears Masks During COVID” Goes To …
I Just Drove Through 16 States, and the Award for “No One Here Wear...
My wife and I had to make a crazy-long business trip this month, but we were hyper-concerned about doing it during Covid. To begin, we…
Jim Dee
Oct 19, 2020
My Creative Writing Efforts Have Been Absolute Failures.
My Creative Writing Efforts Have Been Absolute Failures.
If I actually post this story, I’m not as bummed out as I sound.
Jim Dee
Aug 21, 2020
How the “Oops, We Sent You the Wrong Item” Scam Works, Bypassing Paypal’s Consumer Protections
How the “Oops, We Sent You the Wrong Item” Scam Works, Bypassing Pa...
You saw an ad, you clicked, you bought, and then the wrong thing arrived.
Jim Dee
Aug 11, 2020
Claiming I Was a Contestant on The Price Is Right Made Me Interesting
Claiming I Was a Contestant on The Price Is Right Made Me Interesting
A piece of short fiction.
Jim Dee
Jul 21, 2020
An Important, Overlooked Consideration Before Quitting Your Corporate Job for Self-Employment
An Important, Overlooked Consideration Before Quitting Your Corpora...
And this advice goes doubly during the COVID pandemic!
Jim Dee
Jul 15, 2020
Some Thoughts on How Uber Co-Founder’s HAUS.com Works As a Shared Equity Agreement
Some Thoughts on How Uber Co-Founder’s HAUS.com Works As a Shared E...
A look at an unusual, complex, way to tap into your home equity.
Jim Dee
Jul 10, 2020
Sunstone and Big Hummus
Sunstone and Big Hummus
A fantasy about a hummus production company executive.
Jim Dee
Jul 9, 2020
Ideas for Building an Outdoor Kitchen in Your Back Yard
Ideas for Building an Outdoor Kitchen in Your Back Yard
Various considerations, and many things I wish I knew before starting.
Jim Dee
Jun 26, 2020
Making a Stained Glass Portrait of My Daughter’s Dog, Lupin!
Making a Stained Glass Portrait of My Daughter’s Dog, Lupin!
A step-by-step account of the process.
Jim Dee
May 28, 2020
Making an 889-Piece Stained Glass Window / Sun-Catcher
Making an 889-Piece Stained Glass Window / Sun-Catcher
Let the sun shine!
Jim Dee
May 4, 2020
How to Make Poha: An Easy, Tasty Vegan Food from India That Most Americans Have Never Even Heard Of
How to Make Poha: An Easy, Tasty Vegan Food from India That Most Am...
A light and fluffy rice dish that you may have never tried.
Jim Dee
Apr 17, 2020
Weight Loss Tip: A Philosophical Take on the Phrase “Watch What You Eat”
Weight Loss Tip: A Philosophical Take on the Phrase “Watch What You...
Positive thoughts for vegetarians, vegans, and plant-based eaters.
Jim Dee
Apr 10, 2020
How to Select the Best Young Thai Coconuts at the Store
How to Select the Best Young Thai Coconuts at the Store
From smoothies to Thai cooking, young Thai coconuts are the best. But, if you know the secrets of finding the best ones, you’ll appreciate…
Jim Dee
Apr 9, 2020
What’s a Good Serving Size for Smoothies? My Preferences and a 765-Calorie Green Smoothie Recipe
What’s a Good Serving Size for Smoothies? My Preferences and a 765-...
Hint: My answer is 25 ounces, but there’s no single best answer!
Jim Dee
Apr 7, 2020
Books by Jim Dee: Information and Links
Books by Jim Dee: Information and Links
A short guide to some entertaining reading. :-)
Jim Dee
Apr 6, 2020
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