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What’s The Bottom Line On Tariffs? How Much Will They Cost Me?

What’s The Bottom Line On Tariffs? How Much Will They Cost Me?

by Byron Seastrunk | Mar 14, 2025 | General, New

Tariffs are a tax nations charge on imported or exported goods. The importer always pays the tax, and the money always goes straight into the pockets of the country imposing the tariff. But don’t be fooled—while the importer technically pays the tax, the cost always...
I’m Retired, So Why Am I Still On LinkedIn?

I’m Retired, So Why Am I Still On LinkedIn?

by Byron Seastrunk | Mar 4, 2025 | Engineer, General, Uncategorized

Long before I retired, I created an account on LinkedIn. It seemed like a good idea—you never know when you’ll need contacts to look for a new job. Still, I refused to play the numbers game. The people I linked with, by and large, were people I had worked with and...
French Culture, I’m Forced To Admit I Was Wrong

French Culture, I’m Forced To Admit I Was Wrong

by Byron Seastrunk | Feb 26, 2025 | General, New, Politics

My father returned from WW2 with pieces of shrapnel slowly working their way out of his body and a deep and abiding hatred of the French. I don’t know about you and your father, but mine never wanted to discuss the details. I never knew his reasons, but he passed his...
What Can Spirit Animals Teach Us About Today’s America?

What Can Spirit Animals Teach Us About Today’s America?

by Byron Seastrunk | Feb 23, 2025 | General, New, Politics

This week, while perusing my feed on Bluesky, I stumbled upon a post in which someone shared that she had just learned that crows can hold a grudge for 17 years and thus declared crows as her new spirit animal. While many responses expressed surprise or shared their...
An Engineering Valentine’s Day, A Tribute To My Wife Carol

An Engineering Valentine’s Day, A Tribute To My Wife Carol

by Byron Seastrunk | Feb 11, 2025 | Engineer, General, New

Three days before Valentine’s Day, my wife gave me a priceless gift. She demonstrated the ability and initiative to think like an engineer. After 30-plus years of marriage, she’s starting to understand me in a way that feels both surprising and deeply fulfilling. Let...
How Does Philco Television Relate To Our Current Leadership?

How Does Philco Television Relate To Our Current Leadership?

by Byron Seastrunk | Feb 7, 2025 | General, New, Politics

Years ago, there was a thriving television company called Philco. Being the forward-thinking company they were, they assigned an engineer by the name of Larry Goch to cut costs. He was ruthless. He even went out on the line to snip parts out of a working TV circuit....
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