The day before we left on vacation three weeks ago, I tried getting my truck inspected. The NC DMV said it was due in July, so I made the short trip from my house over to the place I’ve had…
When I first joined Twitter in the fall of 2008, my handle was @smashadv and my profile picture had me holding an orange in front of my face. It was a throw away shot from a photoshoot for a campaign…
Money doesn’t matter. The car you drive doesn’t matter. Your trust fund doesn’t matter. How cute or smart you think your kids are doesn’t matter. Who your father is doesn’t matter. Your age doesn’t matter. Whether you go to church…
What is it about vacation that draws me into a state of melancholy? Is it knowing that the best part is the anticipation – when we talk about the things we’re going to do around the breakfast table months in…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that there are no coincidences. Yes, it’s cliche. And I know you probably believe in randomness and chaos. I don’t blame you. It’s not easy walking around thinking that every moment and each…
The only thing wrong with this spot is that men don’t eat mint. Otherwise, perfect. *** Jim Mitchem
Writer. Father to daughters. Husband. Ad man. Raised by wolves. 
