The Case for Logging Off

An experiment to determine if live events are best enjoyed without Twitter.

Apologies for the extended hiatus. Work responsibilities got in the way of my writing time. Like many of my readers, I am deeply dissatisfied in my current role and actively seeking something new. Keep sending positive vibes out into the universe for each other. We will find something better soon.

While it may not seem like much, I’ve Ben Thinking is closing in on 100 subscribers. This is a milestone I never imagined I would approach last December when I launched the Substack and begged my siblings (thru texts) to subscribe, and I cannot thank you all for your support.

To celebrate, I would like to offer a reward to the 100th subscriber. The 100th person to subscribe will receive free IBT merch – and the person to refer them will receive a free IBT sticker as well as a mystery gift card. I found this gift card buried in the back of my wallet and it contains an unknown amount of money to a major chain restaurant (not Applebee’s, don’t worry) that happens not to have any locations anywhe…