Being in debt is frustrating, depressing, and scary; in fact, I can’t think of one good thing about being in debt. Of course, our society will lead you to believe otherwise, because you need debt to establish good credit, which allows you to buy cars, get credit cards, and mortgages. But for the purpose of […]
When I arrived at the office that morning they were on my desk, waiting for me: Two envelopes, both sent from a hotel in Las Vegas. They caught my eye instantly, as I had never stayed at this particular hotel, and more-so because I was now living and working in Sydney, Australia.
Opening them, I discovered […]
When I go into a bookstore I’m amazed by the row after row of magazines they have. Although every time I’m there I head straight to the same sections and same magazine, I’m a sports nut so I go for Outdoor, Triathlete, Biking, Kiteworld, Surfer type section. I always grab the same group […]
Learning to blog can be fun, exciting, not to mention an addictive hobby and even career for some people.
Why blogging can be fun:
Great way to see your work published
Makes you feel like writing on a daily basis
Make extra money by advertising on your blog
Great way to meet and network with people
There are many ways to […]
I can’t tell you how many people I know that never change their hairstyles; I’m sad to say I’m a victim of this myself. Oh sure I may do a snippet here or there, add a couple layers but no matter what I do it always looks pretty much the same. Plenty of […]
Before you automatically give up on this one, first take a look at the “claimed” benefits:
Improved Sleep Habits
Increased Energy
Clearer Skin
Cures Many Diseases
More Strength and Stamina
Easier Digestion
More Vitamins
Easy Weight Loss
The benefits of eating raw foods are well documented and many believe it can actually reverse the body’s aging process! I personally love meat and nearly all […]
Whenever I visit a city for a significant period of time, I try to explore at least one of its cemeteries. Quiet, peaceful, and often situated on a prime piece of real estate, sometimes with incredible views, cemeteries are like public parks without the annoying crowds.
Today I visited Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, California. It’s […]
Ok, maybe I’m suggesting this because I’ve spent the last few days without my computer, but it’s been a real eye opener. Like many people today, I earn a living with my computer, so not having it on and in front of me seems very unproductive. I’ve been traveling (my girlfriend quit her job and […]
Hold on, Knee-Jerk McGee; I’m not talking about War and Peace. But there are a lot of great books out there that will be no problem for you to start and finish today. Here are some ideas to get you going:
The Dead by James Joyce (92 pages)
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James (96 […]
There are plenty of tasty wines out there for those of us not wanting to break the bank. I’m talking $10 - $15 here, and I mean wines that are enjoyed by novices and connoisseurs alike. Finding them may not be as simple as walking into a store and randomly pulling a bottle off the […]