InstantPot® Relationships Can Be Faulty — What makes slow-cooked food so delicious? Think about the last time you had some smoked meats. They may have been in a smoker for 10–12 hours. Slowly developing all of those rich meaty, smoky flavors that so intensely hit your palate. Or perhaps that bean soup that sat and simmered…

Inspirational messages piss me off. — A decorative watering can rests on top of a table at the end of our hallway. Imprinted on the watering can in a cursive font is this inspirational message: Every Day is a Gift. I must have been having a challenging day as I remember looking at it thinking, “that’s…

It’s all about acceptance — Photo by Alex Lvrs on Unsplash Success is one thing many continue to strive for. It can give meaning and purpose to our life. Yet, it can be exceedingly elusive. Success becomes really confusing, because, like love, there is no singular meaning. Sure, there is an internet definition that applies…

Yep, another cure for WB syndrome and this one might just work for you. Okay, so you think you have writer’s block, but I’m here to say you don’t. What you have is either a fear of being able to write well or a fear that your ideas are shit…

On LinkedIn, mine is LMNOP. Yes, that is the suffix after my name which requires explanation. — You don’t know me, but I consider myself to be pretty much of a smart-ass. Not smart as in intelligent or wise, but smart as in stinging dry and occasionally intellectual wit with scarcely a hint of sheer insanity. I’d noticed many of my connections on LinkedIn have a plethora…

United States Postal System Gets Real — I recently discovered something that impressed me about the United States Postal Service, USPS. Yes, there are many chronic problems even before the Trump White House did their best to make it worse. Slow delivery is still rampant, and unfortunately, something which should be as fundamental as mail delivery has…

Why I played COVID-19 differently — In 2008, the world faced a severe economic crisis due to some idiots being allowed to sell junk. It was a Ponzi scheme in a way, as it was not going to be sustainable. …

I have a need for speed. — Besides the basics, oxygen, water, and food, there are two other elements which many would consider as basics in modern society: electricity and the internet. While you can certainly survive indefinitely without those last two, you’d know you would be missing out. I’m going to leave you on your own…

Stop unwanted phone call solicitations — No one wants to be interrupted by an unwanted phone or text solicitation. Life’s far too busy to deal with that. Add your name to the Do Not Call Registry to eliminate unwanted calls and texts. Even though it’s been around for a while, many have yet to take advantage of this. Unfortunately, some companies do not honor your request, so it’s up to you to report them. It will take time but it’s the only way to stop them. Plus, you should also block those calls on your mobile device.