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Hawthorne Crow

💥Tales, Rants, Observations, Miscellany

  • My Books
  • Musical Compositions
  • Tales of the Midwest
  • Food / Health
  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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. 😕
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    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.
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    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.
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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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!
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    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.
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    Jim Dee
    Jul 10, 2020
    Sunstone and Big Hummus

    Sunstone and Big Hummus

    A fantasy about a hummus production company executive.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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!
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    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.
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    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.
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    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…
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    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!
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    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. :-)
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    Jim Dee
    Apr 6, 2020
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