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Let's talk Cruisers!
The legendary FJ…perfect layout and great for your memory! I’m not a thrills and frills type of guy. Although I like aesthetics, I would pick function over form almost every time. Occasionally, to my eye, some companies get the exact balance of ‘attractive’ and ‘useful’ right on the money. The legendary Toyota FJ Cruiser may in fact be one of those unique instances where enough of the right information is presented with clarity and an effortless interface. Driving to-and-from
Jay Dunkle
Nov 9, 20253 min read


Oh, the talent!
I used to drink a lot, but I rarely drank alone! In my much-younger days I was quite an enthusiastic social drinker. Over the years my social involvement has ebbed and flowed, but even now I am happy to enjoy a gin and tonic with friends. During most of my travels I was typically joined by a colleague or two, but these past 10 years as a road rep I usually traveled solo. Having been around an alcoholic or two in my life I had an acute awareness of what drinking alone could do
Jay Dunkle
Nov 2, 20252 min read


why I ruck!
Everyone has a reason! The true reason I started rucking began three years ago when our daughter, Perpetua, was born with Downs Syndrome. Although today we wouldn’t wish for her to be any different than she is- the fear, anxiety, and concern for her and our future was quite the weight to bare. That hasn’t altogether gone away, but has subsided a bit. The one thing my wife and I don’t do is tuck our tails and run when life gets challenging. We were determined, as we are with a
Jay Dunkle
Oct 26, 20252 min read


A grocery store of technology!
“Only buy single ingredient foods and make your own meals!” - Steve Many years ago a good friend and colleague of mine, let’s call him Steve, remarked one day as we were installing a sound system that he wanted to run a marathon. I laughed and called BS on him as he was a smoker, wasn’t exactly fit, and didn’t seem to be the ‘running-type’. Anyone who knows me has probably figured out that I don’t mind being wrong. Well, was I ever! Not only did Steve quit smoking but he star
Jay Dunkle
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Tech Minimal? - Use Cash!
There is more than one way to become digitally minimal!
Jay Dunkle
Oct 12, 20252 min read


Am I not cool anymore?!
This is but a short collection in a myriad of reasons that point to the fact that I may not be as young, strong, and (heck yeah) cool as I used to be. What is the remedy for this? Become classier, timeless, extra confident and wiser.
Jay Dunkle
Oct 5, 20252 min read


Be-Interesting!
GO OUT AND DO THINGS THAT ARE FUN AND INTERESTING!
Jay Dunkle
Sep 27, 20252 min read
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