Advice from a Dream.

Not too long ago my wife an I were on vacation, and I had a dream involving advice on life. I donโ€™t remember if I was giving or receiving the advice, but the points were rather good. There is a rather well known life lesson about โ€œnot taking criticism from anyone you wouldnโ€™t take advice … Continue reading Advice from a Dream.

Why I Post Less on Social Media.

I am on several different social media platforms. I used to post all the time, but the amount I post has declined quite a bit over the last few years. Since the introduction of social media there have been many studies, and its generally accepted that social media has a very detrimental effect on our … Continue reading Why I Post Less on Social Media.

“Death Will be a Relief.”

https://youtu.be/M9E7oaqZZOE?si=Lz_exi1PpnK8hM58 A couple years ago I had a bout of insomnia. I finally got up at some ridiculous hour and turned on the tv hoping to reset my brain and go back to sleep. I browsed through Netflix and landed on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee where Jerry Seinfeld takes famous comedic actors to coffee, … Continue reading “Death Will be a Relief.”

Growing Old is Good!

Iโ€™m sure all three of my regular readers have noticed that other than my New Year post, I havenโ€™t written a blog for MONTHS!! Shortly after that last blog (WAY back in Feb 2023) my world got hectic, my work got bonkers, and I became very busy. Then summer rolled in and I was riding … Continue reading Growing Old is Good!

Oh Look!! Another “Year In Review” Blog!!

Well, the year is done, and the inevitable โ€œYear in Reviewโ€, and โ€œNew Year, New Youโ€ posts are coming. I have a blog (that I occasionally write in), so I figured I would jump in and contribute. A bit over a year ago, I was in a rough place. Thanks to COVID I had been … Continue reading Oh Look!! Another “Year In Review” Blog!!

Taking Breaks, and James Bond

Wow, its been so long since my last post I had to look the date up. (Somewhat humorously, as I write this, its been exactly 4 months.) Now, according to Motivational Speaker Law, I must have some sort of melt down, and feel super bad about being a lazy ass and not doing anything for … Continue reading Taking Breaks, and James Bond

The Fitness Industry is Crap

Before joining the military, my wife was a personal trainer, for years before that she was interested in fitness and health. All told, sheโ€™s been self educating and โ€œproperโ€ educating about fitness for almost 25 years. Iโ€™ve absorbed a lot just through association, and I can say with confidence there is really only one absolute … Continue reading The Fitness Industry is Crap

Motivation vs Discipline

Motivation is great. Being excited to do something makes it so much easier to do. Its easy to get things done when you are excited to do them. Motivation and enthusiasm are fantastic to get you started on a project, but enthusiasm wanes and motivation fluctuates. Motivation comes in bursts, and is generally pretty fragile. … Continue reading Motivation vs Discipline