How one country can make you really miss it so much. Being treated well when you travel shouldn’t be taken for granted and this is especially true if you’re going to a country where English isn’t their native language. Japan though, is a welcoming place to tourists. Most if not all shops are unfailingly politeContinue reading “10 Things to Miss about Japan”
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Smart Tips for Building a Watch Collection
Don’t get bitten by the watch collectors biggest pitfalls. Don’t over pay. This first one is hard to quantify. Overpaying is subjective to each of us but the most important thing is that you not regret spending your money. Whether the math doesn’t work out for you, or your research isn’t up to par, youContinue reading “Smart Tips for Building a Watch Collection”
The Allure of the One Watch Collection
One Watch to Rule your Heart, Forever. Imagine the scenario where you find yourself marooned on a island alone. You’ve got a small list of things with you, one of which is your watch. You can choose one that can track the moon, or one to drive down into the depths of the ocean, orContinue reading “The Allure of the One Watch Collection”
The 5 styles of Watch Every Modern Man Should Have
The world today can tell you the time a dozen different ways in the blink of an eye. Sweep your eye across any room and everything from a wall clock to a Amazon Alexa or her rival Siri will tell you the time. Wearing a watch is therefore a choice, one in which many peopleContinue reading “The 5 styles of Watch Every Modern Man Should Have”
The Importance of Telling Time
How telling time has changed mankind for all of well, time. Right? Think back to history class, to when we were kids learning about early civilization. Telling time with the rise and fall of the sun, the sundial, the clock, the watch, or now a days, the smartphone. Measuring time is as integral to humanContinue reading “The Importance of Telling Time”
The Impact of CoVid on Retail- Some Future Salt in the Wound
Prior to the Pandemic that will change all of our lives, retailers had been getting by. They weren’t doing great by any means but they were okay. Sales and indeed, the economy itself, had been on a decline since the mid-2010s. Physical retailers were just not doing as well and many had been switching toContinue reading “The Impact of CoVid on Retail- Some Future Salt in the Wound”
Combating GAS- Gear Acquisition Syndrome
Near as I can tell, a lot of us like to collect things. Lightsabers, Pins, Jerseys, Figurines, Model Kits, Guitars, Cameras, Snowboards, Make Up, Shoes, Bags, Jackets. Everybody, regardless of gender, likes some variety in their lives. Yet where do we draw the line? Where does variety become a justification for addictive behavior? Personally, itContinue reading “Combating GAS- Gear Acquisition Syndrome”
The Patently Nerdy Human 