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Do we really believe what we say?
I have touted for a number of years the intelligence of many skilled trades individuals. I know some of my stories have made it into posts when I talk about the disconnect between the skilled trades and office personnel (blue … Read the rest
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The pros and cons of the skilled trades
*Updated for 2026* As an advocate for and being in the skilled trades, I certainly can attest to the pros associated therein. I sort of stumbled into it, but no matter, they have been immensely enriching … Read the rest
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The rare, elusive, and experienced field engineer
At the end of 2019, after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and OSHA released their findings about the collapse of the FIU pedestrian bridge, I wrote a piece from a skilled trades perspective. It was a long piece, informative … Read the rest
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College class hazing – Yea, it’s a thing
Ideas for posts originate almost anywhere and at anytime and this one’s no different. I got to thinking about all the various “general education” classes you have to take in the pursuit of a degree. You know the classes I’m … Read the rest
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
Anyone ever heard of the Health Savings Account (HSA)? If not, no worries, because it is the topic of this post. I hadn’t heard of HSAs until a couple years ago and I only stumbled across them because I was … Read the rest
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America’s ultimate hazing experience: the college degree
Sometime ago, I was doing research for another article and came across a term I had never heard before: the college industrial complex. I’ll admit I was favorable to the term; after all, I have maintained for quite a number … Read the rest
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Why skilled trades have the best game in town
Being the advocate I am for the skilled trades, I’ve had the idea for this post some time now. I wouldn’t write it if I didn’t believe it but I’m going on record to say the skilled trades have the … Read the rest
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Merry Christmas 2019
As I’ve already detailed in a different post, this is the absolute time of the year. There is so much to look forward to it makes me anxiously await the death of summer, which takes place way to late in … Read the rest
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The best time of the year: November & December
Previously, I have detailed what I abhor the summer season and yet, for reasons unconvincing to me, scores of people love that time of year. Additionally, there are A LOT of people who’s favorite holiday is Halloween. I’ve never really … Read the rest
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Five takeaways from the Florida International University Bridge Collapse (A Skilled Trades Perspective)
On March 15, 2018, the pedestrian bridge that was supposed to connect Sweetwater and FIU, collapsed over Southwest Eighth Street and 109th Avenue, killing six and injuring ten. When this story initially broke, it was an instant sensation across social … Read the rest
