Based on the emails he receives, Butch’s commentaries are read by people across the U.S., Europe, and even as far as Shanghai, China. He aims to share ideas and opinions that encourage readers to see things from a slightly different perspective.
Highlights from his observations
On relationships
“In many cases, the best ‘present’ a man can give to a woman is just to ‘be present.’ And ‘being present’ doesn’t mean being there physically—it means being emotionally present.”
On the history of marriage
“In the 14th and 15th centuries, people married in June because they took their yearly bath in May; however, they were starting to smell just a tad, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor.”
On customer service
“When it comes to customer satisfaction, there are two maxims: First, the customer defines quality, and second, quality, service, price—the customer wants at least two.”
On what schools don’t teach our kids—but should
- Positive attitude
- Belief in one’s individual importance
- Making wise choices
- Positive habit building
- Creative thinking
- Persistence
On geopolitics
“The World Court does not have a clear mission, it is not underpinned by any particular body of law (as the U.S. Criminal Justice System is), and three fourths of the nations endorsing the court do not subscribe to trial by jury—so just how prudent would it be for the U.S. to become a member?”
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Columnist | Writer | Author
Butch’s writing career began with a screenplay, later adapted into a cheeky “singles” book: From the First Date to the Bedroom: The Single Man’s Official Guide to Success With Women.
Background
- Born and raised in Chicago, IL
- Graduated from the University of Dayton and the University of Michigan School of Advanced Business Methods
- Commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps
- Carrier-qualified Naval Aviator, including a tour in Vietnam with over 400 combat missions
- Twice recipient of the “Outstanding Young Men of America” award
- Area President of a regional office of an international insurance brokerage firm
- Chaired numerous professional boards; actively fundraised for The American Heart Association, The Children’s Hospital Foundation, and appeared on local Denver TV for Muscular Dystrophy fundraising
- Insurance consultant to businesses in Chicago, Denver, and the Bay Area
- Winner of the 2019 Colorado Press Association Award for ‘Best Serious Column Writing’
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