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Super Bowl LVII's Top 15 Questions

I'm using my "Super Bowl post" this year to list the Top 15 questions that came to mind while reviewing this year's commercials post-game.

If Seeing is Believing

If you're a Ted Lasso fan, this trailer is a must-watch.

Everyday Activism

At the 2022 ELEVATE Festival, tennis superstar Venus Williams shared a few thoughts about how to advocate for yourself and others.

Elmo, Grover, Oscar, and Brett

Sometimes I stumble across something that just makes me smile and I want to share it. This is one of those "just want to share it" posts.

Deciding It Will Be

Kate Winslet offers a young, nervous reporter some invaluable advice and encouragement.

Why You Should Try

The story of how I became a professional writer illustrates why you shouldn't be afraid to go after opportunities you want to pursue.

2023 Themes

I gave up on New Year's Resolutions a long time ago; instead, I choose themes to guide the year ahead. Here's what I've chosen for 2023...

A Big F.U. to '22

Farewell 2022... and don't let the door hit you on your way out.

The Best of 2022: Top 10 Posts

Including this one, I wrote and published 154 blog posts in 2022. Thankfully, there seem to have been at least a few of them that resonated.

The Best of 2022: Top 10 ADdicted Ads

Here are the Top 10 most-popular ADdicted ads from 2022 as judged by your page visits...

The Blank Page

We all start with our own blank pages every day. Have the courage to fill them with something you'll be proud to share with the world.

How To Be Less Creative

I have nothing more to add to this video except to say it's worth your time to watch it.

ADdicted: Joy is Made

The look of a logo at the end of a spot has never felt so appropriate as it does at the end of Amazon's 2022 Holiday ad.

ADdicted: John Lewis 2022 Holiday Ad

The Holiday 2022 season is officially here! (Read: retailer John Lewis released its 2022 Holiday ad today.) They did not disappoint.

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