After a long partnership ends, the shape of a day collapses. Morning coffee, the evening news, the shared walk, all gone. You look at the clock and wonder, What now? One thing that helps is creating tiny, repeatable rituals that are yours alone. Light one candle at breakfast. It marks the moment without demanding anything. Take five minutes […]
They are the heroes of free market economists and conservative demagogues. The word entrepreneur evidently derives from the French verb, entreprendre, the combination of entre (from Latin for between or in the middle) and prendre (to take or to grasp). Grasping, taking middlemen doesn’t seem like such a complimentary description, but a French economist, Jean-Baptiste […]
Nationwide Payment Systems Transaction Laundering, Card Testing & Mastercard’s New Crackdown Presented by Allen Kopelman, CEO — Nationwide Payment Systems-Host of B2B Vault: The Biz2Biz Podcast AI OVERVIEW Transaction laundering and card testing fraud are no longer fringe risks—they are front and center in 2026 payment compliance. With new rules and increased scrutiny from Mastercard and acquiring banks, […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with veteran jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader Jeff Cosgrove. On this episode, we discuss the launch of Two Jeffs, the first installment in an ambitious four-part digital album series scheduled for release over the next year. The project celebrates longtime friendships, creative partnerships, and […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Diana Fernandez, YMU Studio Manager and Internship Coordinator in Miami, Florida. On this episode, we explore the inspiring work happening at YMU Studio, a one-of-a-kind multimedia recording studio that gives students across Miami-Dade County free access to professional music production, recording, and real-world […]
Practical Conversations for Building Emotional Balance, Resilience, and Wellbeing What if your emotions were not something to control—but something to understand? Every day our bodies are communicating with us through posture, movement, breathing, muscle tension, energy, and emotion. Instead of seeing emotions as obstacles, what if they were invitations guiding us back toward balance? That […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Kansas City-based jazz French horn player, pianist, composer, and improviser Loren Broaddus. On this episode, we dive into his compelling 2026 album Blackout and explore his evolving musical journey in one of America’s greatest jazz cities. Originally from Springfield, Missouri, Loren began playing […]
This weekend, I moved into my new home in Colorado. For anyone who has ever moved, you know exactly what that experience feels like. There are boxes everywhere, you are searching for things you know you packed but somehow cannot find, and you are trying to figure out new routines, new spaces, and a new […]
When you’re a caregiver, the idea of traveling the world might seem impossible. Add a limited budget to the equation, and it feels downright out of reach. But traveling while caring for someone you love doesn’t require wealthy retirement savings or months of vacation time. It requires creativity, planning, and a willingness to embrace a […]
Photo by Anika Mikkelson on Unsplash The EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Happy Fourth of July! I am vacationing this week. Here is a dusty, but perhaps useful post from the archive for your information and entertainment. When Bob and […]
