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*uck you. :)

If you write something in an email to someone that is condescending, arrogant, rude or just plain stupid, putting a smiley face at the end of the sentence doesn’t change the fact that you were condescending, arrogant, rude or just … Continue reading

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How easy to make someone’s day

I just received this note from a former co-worker whom I hired to be my Marketing Project Coordinator a few years back… “I am remembering fondly when my boss, you, would be at work before the rest of the staff … Continue reading

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Big week for the Friesch family

This past week, my brother, Joel Friesch, took home two big awards – putting him among the top in his industry. First, he won his category in the International Animated Film Society 40th Annual Annie Awards. (No, it’s not a … Continue reading

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Capitalists vs industrialists (or conservatives vs liberals)

Seth Godin recently had a post in which he made a distinction between capitalists and industrialists. Among other things, he said “Industrialists are not capitalists. Capitalists take risks. They see an opportunity, an unmet need, and then they bring resources … Continue reading

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Facebook: replacing real friendship

It was my birthday a few weeks ago. Since I didn’t give Facebook my real birthdate (because I am apparently one of the only people left in the country who is at all concerned about my privacy), those who are … Continue reading

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If only more police officers used their power for good

A friend of mine who understands my general thoughts and attitude toward the mysteries of traffic sent me this: I haven’t dedicated an entire post to Seattle driving yet, but it is certainly deserving of one. Among other things, Seattle … Continue reading

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The real story of Thanksgiving

What is the story of Thanksgiving? What I was taught, what most people my age were taught, maybe even many of you were taught, was that the Pilgrims got to the New World, and they didn’t know what to do.  … Continue reading

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Iraq and Afghanistan

Has it occurred to anyone that Iraq and Afghanistan both border Iraq, and if we had allies in both countries, we’d effectively have Iran surrounded? It’s obvious, sure… when you look at it. However, I’ve never heard anyone mention it … Continue reading

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This one probably speaks for itself

            In case you’re in need of any self-motivation today… – My name is Jon Friesch, and your comments are indeed welcome.

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And while we’re at it, stop early voting, too…

The other day, I wrote a post about voter registration, and why I don’t think people should be allowed to have voter registration events or even allowed to walk around randomly soliciting people to register. On a related note, yesterday … Continue reading

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