First Look – 4theWords
It was suggested on social media that I try the website 4thewords.com. It’s apparently one part writing platform and 3 parts MMO. There is allegedly a very helpful community, lots of support for writers, a way to read the fiction…
In Another World With Too Many Damn Animals
To date, in this household, we have three cats and two dogs. I’m reasonably sure that’s not legal – the city code says three animals, no more than two of the same type. To be fair, this isn’t the most…
Self-Serve Kiosks Give Horrible Customer Service
There’s this really dumb joke you’ll see me post sometimes to the tune of “I’m so broke I have to do my grocery shopping in the self-checkout lane.” The reference or suggestion, of course, is that if I went to…
Survey Scores, Amazon Reviews, And You
You’re at a fast food restaurant, and you get a lengthy receipt. On the bottom, it has a website. “Fill this out,” it states, “and get a chance at a monetary reward!” It’s not a large reward, but hey, why…
The Monetization of This Blog (Or, I’m Writing; Might as Well Get Paid)
For the longest time, this blog has been associated with a Google Adsense account. It displays advertisements quite innocuously in the upper right. Many of you don’t even notice because you have adblocker turned on. Many still don’t notice because…
Winter Will End Soon. Only Historically, Not
America has this tradition where a groundhog pops out of his little hidey-hole, then writes a scroll to some guy in a top hat. This guy reads the scroll, which answers the question: did the furry abomination see its shadow?…
7 Unique Websites I’ve Bookmarked Throughout the Years
Some dead poet guy by the name of Henry D Thoreau was quoted as saying “I went into the woods because I wished to live deliberately.” Never met the guy personally, probably because you know… he’s dead. But in the…
Guest Article: Autumn – A Time For Reaping Love (2 of 2)
Here is the second article I wrote for the simplykenneth.faith website, for my good friend and perhaps mentor Kenneth Green: http://simplykenneth.faith/2017/09/11/autumn-reaping-needs/
Guest Article: Autumn – A Time for Cuddling (1 of 2)
A special thanks to my good friend Kenneth Green for letting me write a post on his blog. You can find it here. This will be a two part series that discusses staying close to someone you are romantically involved…
The Pregnant Deer Scenario
In a forest, a pregnant deer is about to give birth. She finds a remote grass field near a strong-flowing river. This seems a safe place. Suddenly labour pains begin. At the same moment, dark clouds gather around above and…