Things are slow in John’s empty nest; he’s resorted to trimming the hedges. To avoid becoming an old man shaking his fist at the sky, he’s focused on the good this week. He might even stop at the next lemonade stand he sees.  

Stacey and John aren’t sure what to do on a beautiful Saturday, so they let their golden doodle decide. There appears to be peace on the bikers vs. walkers battlefield, and John visits Hendy Fest. 

John is learning the man is a myth and anticipates the Summer Bike Wars of 2026. He also made his lake debut on his Big Easy towable tube. 

John is trying to quit drinking kid coffee and find something to do with a used palette. And while he didn’t get hit by a Billy club at his favorite sushi place, he sure felt like it. Also, Lay’s new chip bags are awful.  

John is down in Florida surprising his son for his birthday. He wonders why we still tolerate email, and hopes to one day have as many cares in the world as a retired guy on a zero turn mower working at a golf course. 

John is experiencing “golf guilt” while wondering if the salted nut roll is a local or National phenomenon. He wants all the mothers to have a wonderful day and reminds us we control our narratives. 

John attends a funeral and it’s a beautiful reminder that the only thing that matters in life is relationships. He may also have popcorn and malts in his future, and hopes we all have a true friend to share smelling salts with. 

It’s John’s birthday, so you’ll forgive him for re-creating a recent speaking engagement on marketing insights learned from the All Hockey Hair Team and calling it a podcast. Also, tater tots might be on notice. 

John shares wisdom from unlikely places including our 11-9 baseball club, and a table full of Mohicans who descended on South Carolina for some golf. He’s also continues to live a healthy lifestyle, at least according to Stacey’s Apple watch. 

John had a busy week filled with crazy production shoots. He reminds us that consistency is sexy, and the only way to eat popcorn is one kernel at a time.