Archive for the ‘General’ Category

First encounter with the Springfield Blogger’s Association »

I wasn’t sure I’d enjoy the meeting, but the Springfield Blogger’s Association provided some great conversation and greater company.

How to build Garden Boxes »

My wife needed garden boxes for her new vegetable garden, and I needed to find a way to do it without any skill in carpentry or idea of what I was doing.

One of my fears »

I don’t want to be this guy. I don’t want this to be my life. I want to pursue my life, and soul, and happiness with the time I have, now, not later.

Give Yourself Time To Think »

Too rarely do we give ourselves time to just sit and think throughout the day. Take some time to relax and see what happens!

Making Writing Your Passion »

I’ve gone in and out of this state several times over the last few years, where I’m writing more and doing well, but then get I sidetracked by something.

This is why you hire an accountant »

Hiring an accountant turned out to be a great decision on our part. Elliot, Robinson, & Co. turned our $400 tax payment into a $1900 refund.

The Sense of Productivity »

I get a wonderful feeling of satisfaction from having the clothes washer, dryer, and dishwasher all going at the same time.

A return of the 60 Second Reviews »

After a long absence due primarily to soul-sucking busyness combined with my inarguable laziness, I am finally returning to recording 60 second book reviews.

So long, Heartbreak. Hello Dreams! »

I realized tonight that it is simply not worth it to keep deferring my dreams for little to no return on that investment. My time is more valuable spent elsewhere.

Tears aren’t selfish »

My friend Mel’s funeral last Wednesday was the worst I had ever attended, not because of my sorrow but because of how whitewashed and unemotional it was.