Just because someone is a jerk doesn’t mean they are wrong. Milk takes the bitterness from coffee. Why are wallets called wallets, and boxers called boxers? Browse the...
Charlie Brown, Dandelions, Brats If Charlie Brown fought Dennis the Menace, one stipulation would be no slingshots, and no tag-teaming with Football Lucy or Joey “The Mauler.” Dandelions are underrated. Roses are overrated. Tulips, though, are fairly...
Look Mom, No Hands! The dust is settling. Broken links have been fixed. Outdated material chucked. A new design to freshen the space. Some new things, too. New reviews. Some fun new bits of nonsense are on the way. I’ve gotten back on the bike and am starting to...
Moving Forward I believe Roy Orbison. He’s real. Bruce Springsteen is just a singing actor. I’m watching them both sing “Pretty W0man.” The Boss has some great songs but he poses too much. The late Roy feels real even though I don’t know...
Asking Why, Charms, Hyperboles Asking why without looking is pointless. If you wear enough charms, will they work? Most things are overrated. Except Brockeim.com. Hyperboles aren’t enough. Coffee stuff. Related Posts Related Charlie Brown, Dandelions, Brats If...
Personal Branding Needs More Personality, More Truth Personal branding needs more personality, and with that, more authenticity. I’ve been exploring many social media influencers lately, and I’m disappointed. So many of them are cute 20-somethings or...
Love I write a lot about romance. I love love. I love romance. I also love, “Love your neighbor.” Some of you are nodding your head. Good. Keep working on it. Some of you are saying, “I do it, but those guys sure don’t.” That might be...
Merry Christmas It is never cliche to wish anyone a Merry Christmas. While this is not a religious blog, please allow me to indulge in saying this day reminds me that the God I believe was born humble, in uncertain circumstances, to later die for unworthy people. I am...
Baristas and Bartenders A good barista is like a good barkeep. Keep the drinks and conversation coming. As it with good business: Avoid the nonsense, and be real. Communicate well. Enjoy what you do. Listen. No false claims about what coffee can do (it won’t...
Brockeim Power Review Power Show Shortlisted for Clio Brockeim Power Review Power Show receives a shortlist award from Clio (2019). I’m proud of it, and look forward to the next adventure. A Clio. Advertisers want to win these. Did I win? No. A shortlist award,...
