The one thing people might not assume is taking up “space” in their life is technology. You know that thing that is supposed to save us tons of time and effort yet inevitably ends up as a time suck? Yeah, that thing. My job is built around technology. I build websites and am constantly online.…
When I lived in Sarasota, it was easy to get wrapped up in the luxury of it all. I went to expensive restaurants, owned a Mercedes, and generally reveled in the glamorous lifestyle. Despite the fact that I sampled the “good life”, I was by no means as excessive as many people. For instance, some friends tried…
If you’re wondering how you can tell if bicycling is becoming part of the culture of your city, here’s how. Because there are not many roads with bona fide bike lanes, I ride on the sidewalk a lot here in St. Petersburg, Florida. Riding on the sidewalk in the city requires your undivided attention because…
As the holidays approach, I find myself single. In many ways, that feels freeing. However, I am a lover of life, and I enjoy companionship, so I’m getting back up on that dating horse to look for a partner in crime. This is the first time I’ve experienced being single without a car. It’s interesting to…
You’ve probably heard by now that I’m moving away from Rutland back to St. Petersburg, Florida. I’m sure this caused you to make all sorts of assumptions and jump to all sorts of conclusions. I’m writing this post to set the record straight. No, I do not hate Rutland. In fact, Rutland has little to do…
Christmas is fast approaching, and I just moved into a 360-square-foot apartment. “Stuff” is something I don’t need. Even my friend’s 15-year-old daughter is dreading Christmas. She doesn’t like to get gratuitous stuff. For one, she doesn’t know how to react to a well-intended gift that is something she doesn’t need or want. And what…
The image of your organization, while not always identical to the truth about your organization, is as important. When something negative happens in your small business or organization, you want to be able to put a rosy face on it before the press finds out and paints their own picture of the situation. You don’t…
If you are a creative, you have been asked to work for free. People generally think creatives do a few minutes of work a day and then spend the rest of their leisurely work hours drinking coffee or napping. Apparently what we do is seen as ridiculously easy and quick. As with any career, you…
My father was a farmer. He awoke at 3:00 a.m., went down to the barn and did an enormous amount of physical chores before the sun came up. After school, I would help with the second milking of the day. It did not matter if it was 80 degrees out or 20 below. The chores…
As someone who has moved at least 9 times in the last 11 years, I am somewhat of an authority on it. Each move was prompted by a very specific reason… mostly positive ones. As I look back on the places I’ve lived, I try to imagine which places made me the happiest. I loved…