Category Archives: Deep Thoughts

The typed summations of my thoughts.

Making unselfish connections…

I’ve been known as “Social Media Birmingham” for about 5 years now. Having built my online presence for that long, I get to meet tons of people from all over Birmingham. It’s so interesting to meet the diverse cultures and backgrounds that populate our city. One of my favorite “games” I like to play is making connections…

What’s the big deal with “Escalating Fran” closing the #Crossfit Games?

Below is a post I wrote for Irontribe Fitness, a Crossfit Gym here in Birmingham of which I am a member. —————————————————— As many of you know, I’m that crazy guy in the Fez, always on Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and many other social networks. Why? Because I’m a people person. I love talking to people and learning about their…

When Technology gets out of the way…

Anyone who has met me and known me for longer than 5 minutes knows my love an loyalty for Apple. I used to practically eat, sleep, and breathe everything Apple. I know it’s hard for some to believe, but I’m not nearly as bad as I used to be. And I’ve had my fair share…

Memorial Day Thanks

Thanks to the men and women who sacrifice of themselves so that we may do what we do.

Social Media Improv – Improving your experience

Having been a former mascot, I can tell you one of the biggest and best skills you can have is improv. There’s nothing like thinking on your feet to take advantage of a situation. Time and time again, I would sweep women off their feet with a short ballroom dance, playfully intercept a pass being…