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Things I learned along the way

The Creative Adult Is a Child Who Survived

Letting Out Your Inner Child

Today, I met a woman and her husband while they were in town for Gen Con, the big gaming convention. She had such a bright, joyful smile on her face that I had to ask her what brought her so much happiness. more...

Have you ever heard the expression the corn is knee high by the 4th of July?

79th st and Caroll Rd: The cornfield that separates McCordsville Indiana from Indianapolis

I was talking this lady from McCordsville, Indiana, and she told me a cornfield sets the limit between Indianapolis and McCordsville. Then she asked me: Have you ever heard the expression "the corn is knee-high by the 4th of July?" more...

From Meat to Tofu: My Surprising Journey Into a Plant-Based Lifestyle

Back in the day, my friend Herold came to stay with me for a whole month. My friend who used to eat everything was suddenly deep into his vegetarian lifestyle. No meat, no fish, no eggs--just plants, grains, fruits, and lots of tofu. more...

How to Create a Free SSL Certificate (Including Wildcard SSL)

I found out how to Create a Free Let's Encrypt SSL Certificate in just a few minutes, including Wildcard SSL, that you can use on on your web site to make your web site https instead of http. more...

When Love Hurts... Your Feet

Looking good can be uncomfortable sometimes, and being comfortable can be old fashioned

Let me tell you a little story about fashion, comfort, and the fine line between love and pain. When they say "love hurts," sometimes it's no joke! more...

Admit it you are a "kidult", a grown ass person who enjoys childish activities

Letting Out Your Inner Child

Have you ever heard of the term "kidult"? It's used to describe adults who enjoy activities typically meant for kids. I heard this really interesting discussion about it on the radio today. more...

Did you know : Puerto Ricans can only vote in the US presidential primaries but not in the general elections

Only states can vote - Puerto Rico is not a state, Puerto Ricans cannot vote

While speaking to a young man from Puerto Rico he told me this and I couldn't believe it: Puerto Ricans can only vote in U.S. presidential primaries but not in the general election. So what's the point of voting in the primaries at all? more...

Cashback at the register - I never knew there was a fee for getting cashback after a purchase

Terminal fee of $1.25 for cash back at your local Dollar Tree

Did you know that every time you walk into a store to make a purchase and you get cashback you are charged a terminal fee? more...

Did you know: A superstar's tour bus has 12 bunk beds, that's what Lyle Lovett's driver told me

This is a tour bus, take a look inside, Watch this short video

Whenever you see a big big huge camper looking bus passing you by on the highway, a lot of times ot is a tour bus and in it are artists, musicians their enrourage. more...

A 6-hour job cut down to 30 minutes - Why it is important to write down the step-by-step

The first time I did this task, it took me 6 hours. The second time it took me 3 days because I forgot what I did the first time. The third time it took me 30 minutes because I wrote down all the steps that I went through, step by step, in order to accomplish that repetitive task. more...