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Call a Songwriter and Things Happen: Ken Ascher and Paul Williams (Part I)
I first wrote about Ken Ascher and Paul Williams by mentioning their names in my Unruly Mix book. In the story, I write about “You and Me Against the World,” the compelling song they co-wrote, made famous by Helen Reddy.

Bob Deakin
6 days ago4 min read


Crushing It Without the Drama: The Cool Air of the Office Chill
You’ve killed it all week and ready for more. It’s good being you: Crushing it without the drama.

Bob Deakin
Mar 283 min read


Congress Probes Universe's Sluggish Response to Disaster
The House Oversight and Government Reform committee has launched an investigation into recent disaster response efforts by The Universe.

Bob Deakin
Mar 143 min read


What Happens When You Are No Longer the Master of Your Domain?
But suppose you’re late paying the lease and lose it? What happens when you are no longer the master of your domain?

Bob Deakin
Mar 113 min read


Use an Effective Domain Name to Claim Your Space on the Web
A domain name speaks volumes and gives directions to your site. Therefore, use an effective domain name to claim your space on the WWW.

Bob Deakin
Feb 252 min read


Reinventing Yourself in the Mold of the Authentic You
Rejoice in reinventing yourself in the mold of the authentic you

Bob Deakin
Feb 212 min read


Stay New But Don’t Forget Your Old Accomplishments
Stay new but don’t forget your old accomplishments. I get it, but watch what you leave in storage.

Bob Deakin
Feb 73 min read


Walter Matson Remembers John and Jane Greene: “Two People Who Had Guiding Hands On My Life Journey”
Walter Matson remembers John and Jane Greene growing up in Kent, and was on the founding staff of what became the Kent Good Times Dispatch

Bob Deakin
Jan 105 min read


The Soundtrack of Christmas on Jefferson Avenue
What’s your favorite Christmas memory? A snowy Christmas morning? The year your water heater burst, or the one spent in the emergency room.

Bob Deakin
Dec 20, 20246 min read


Yes, Nick, There Is an Algorithm, and It Knows When You’re Awake
By Bob Deakin Algorithms and Cookies Series Part III Yes, Nick, there is an Algorithm, and it knows when you're awake. My friend Nick...

Bob Deakin
Dec 17, 20243 min read


When Is The Best Time To Post My Blog?
Algorithms and cookies identify your audience and when they are most likely to engage. So, when is the best time to post my blog?

Bob Deakin
Dec 10, 20243 min read


Algorithms and Cookies: I'm Not Just Data, I'm An Impression
I always wanted to be a unique visitor, not merely a line of code. But it turns out I’m more than that. I’m not just data, I’m an impression

Bob Deakin
Dec 10, 20243 min read


Christmas is the Only Time I Think of You
By Bob Deakin This Christmas is the only time I’ve ever written a review of one song. It’s been a few years since Wes Lachot wrote and...

Bob Deakin
Dec 7, 20245 min read


YouTube Ads United in Douchebaggery
We are subjected to the whims of YouTube ads united in douchebaggery.

Bob Deakin
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Maximize Your Hashtags and Free Up Time for Creating
When you find where to make your content discoverable, maximize your hashtags and free up time for creating.

Bob Deakin
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Why Buy a Gas Dryer When I Can Blow Up My House For Free?
An electric dryer is scary enough with its heating element, moving parts, and sketchy ventilation.

Bob Deakin
Nov 8, 20243 min read


The Best Ways to Check Hashtag Success
Time spent researching hashtags that effectively put your posts in front of the right eyeballs is worth it if you see results. For hashtag s

Bob Deakin
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Hashtags (What Are They Good For?): Absolutely Something
Hashtags (What Are They Good For?): Absolutely Something. Once you learn what they are, you want to know how to use them.

Bob Deakin
Oct 29, 20243 min read


Where Have You Gone Gilbert O'Sullivan?
Have you heard of Gilbert O’Sullivan? “Alone Again (Naturally)” was his major U.S. hit (1972)

Bob Deakin
Oct 25, 202412 min read


Bloody Memories of Friday the 13th Part 2 in Kent, New Preston, and Warren
It was time to film Friday the 13th Part 2 in Kent, New Preston, and Warren, Connecticut, featuring Jason, the horrid goon

Bob Deakin
Oct 11, 20248 min read
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