This past Thursday I had the opportunity to take my daughters to Lollapaloozo in Chicago. I knew it would be fun and they would like it. Upon a few days of reflection, I think I needed it more than they did. Takeaways: 1. I work way too much. I have always enjoyed music and concerts,Continue reading “H-O-T-T-O-G-O”
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Day in the life of a “Breaker”
How’s your day? Simple question to what can be a complex answer. Hello, my name is Tom Kulczewski and I’m a “Breaker” of sports cards. As in many situations in life, the what is the foundation, but the why is what’s really important. We will get into both! Wednesday, October 11, 2023, started the sameContinue reading “Day in the life of a “Breaker””
The Speech that Never Was
On Thursday, February 23, 2023 I had the honor of being named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Envision Greater Fond du Lac (Wisconsin). Envision is the Chamber of Commerce for the area that includes the small town of Waupun, WI. Our store is located in Waupun. Let me set the record straight, I don’tContinue reading “The Speech that Never Was”
Soundtrack of our life, disc 2.
Our wedding day, November 24, 2007. It was a beautiful day in Fond du Lac, WI. At this time, Michelle and I were living in Allentown, PA. Long story why we were living there, we’ll save that for another entry. Michelle was busy planning our wedding 5 states away. My favorite part of the planning,Continue reading “Soundtrack of our life, disc 2.”
This One is Different, Happy Birthday to Me!
I don’t like birthdays. Never have, never thought I would. I like to celebrate accomplishments. Celebrate doing something, achieving something. I’ve always thought celebrating a birthday was kind of weird. I mean, everyone has one, what’s so special about having one. I dislike birthday’s so much that if there is something I want and myContinue reading “This One is Different, Happy Birthday to Me!”
What do you say?
Sometimes in life we see someone, something and we have sympathy for a total stranger, we connect on a level, if it is just for a few minutes, that we rarely connect with. I’m a believer that often we miss these time. We are too busy avoiding strangers instead of making connections. I’ve very guiltyContinue reading “What do you say?”
More than Cardboard
I have many passions in life, one of the strongest passions I have are baseball cards. For many a baseball card is just a piece of cardboard with a player’s image on it. For me, it’s much more than that. Baseball cards are a great way to connect to a favorite player, connect to aContinue reading “More than Cardboard”
Our child brought me back to my career goal.
This week I took a huge step to achieving of of my goals. I’m 41, this is a goal I had as a young child. A goal that I really didn’t think I would accomplish, that all changed in 2016, just 4 years ago. In most every other blog post I talk about our children,Continue reading “Our child brought me back to my career goal.”
Fall is in the air!
Fall, my favorite time of the year. Up until 1 year ago it’s always been a huge transition time for me. Growing up fall marks back to school, the transition from the summer fun. I always enjoyed summer vacation. Growing up our family always took 1 big road trip every year. We went to placesContinue reading “Fall is in the air!”
He’ll be fine.
February of 2017 we left Children’s Hospital in Madison, knowing we would be back. Well, we are coming back this week! In February of 2020 we realized Malix needed his tonsil’s removed. They were really swollen and apparently it’s common for a child with Down Syndrome to need them removed. Covid came and all “elective”Continue reading “He’ll be fine.”
Malix 