1 day agoMember-onlyLet The Beanie Babies BurnAfter finally getting a respectable job myself, I wanted to help the friend who helped me get there. He was a hobby computer programmer, sorely lacking the resources to go to college or even get certificates. …Relationships3 min readRelationships3 min read
Sep 6Member-onlyOld Repair Costs Are The Hidden Suprise Of Car Ownership.Repairs Were Always Expensive Car repairs were always the hidden cost of car ownership and they were always expensive. We quickly forget some of the common problems and high repair costs of the past. I remember a 1976 Plymouth Volare my family owned which simply would not run right. Thousands were poured into it’s…Car Ownership2 min readCar Ownership2 min read
Sep 5Member-onlyWhat Would Life Be Like Without A Car?The economy for many is horrible right now. I know, there are some killing it, others are folding like discount lawn chairs at a West Virginia family reunion. If you’re not connected to the government, banking, or health care it’s tough and you don’t know who’s going down next. …Transportation4 min readTransportation4 min read
Sep 1Member-onlyThe Correlation Between Stress And Obesity. Is It Understated?This is not an effort to tell you how to lose weight. I’m a fat guy. Don’t take diet advice from fat people. It’s like asking the junkyard boss how to fix a car. This article is just some food for thought on what I believe to be the understated…Health3 min readHealth3 min read
Aug 25Member-onlyThe Return To Rideshare Driving. The Students Are Back.In Central Ohio, rideshare profits hinge on events and the education apparatus. In the summer, students leave and teachers drive to supplement their incomes. The supply far exceeds the demand and only large events help boost rideshare profits. When school starts again, I don’t target students as customers. That is…Rideshare4 min readRideshare4 min read
Aug 24Member-onlyThe Best And Worst Sources For Photography AdviceI’ve often wondered how far learning can go on the Internet. Could I master nuclear fission if I wanted? Could I become truly self-sustainable if I wanted? What are the limits? To keep things simple, could it just teach me to be a good photographer? With that in mind, I…Photography3 min readPhotography3 min read
Aug 24Member-onlyStop Addictions By Addressing The Harsh Reality Of The Substance.Tell the story of quitting nicotine by identifying exactly what it is and why you are using it. What is it solving? I stopped smoking by learning more about the substance killing me. I was addicted to tobacco from the age of 14. The habit grew to 2 packs a…Addiction3 min readAddiction3 min read
Aug 24Member-onlyTop Killers Of Writers“Beneath the rule of men entirely great, The pen is mightier than the sword.” — Edward Bulwer-Lytton It’s true that the pen is dangerous. How dangerous is it for those who wield the pen? What kills these mighty souls? …Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Aug 22Member-onlyTennessee Tales: A Motorcycle JourneyMy trailer for the dog started leaking air often. I decided to take it back down to Bushtec in Jacksboro, Tennessee. It’s about an 8-hour trip. The thought of going to Tennessee for a bit brings a smile. I loaded up with a few things. Camera gear, enough personal things…Motorcycle Ride9 min readMotorcycle Ride9 min read
Aug 20Member-onlyIt’s Your Responsibility To Stop Your Interruptions.I don’t know how company algorithm’s work, so I don’t know why there are so many articles coming my way about how people should behave in a coffee shop. …Productivity5 min readProductivity5 min read
