Storyist is a wonderful word processor designed for long-form writers in the Apple ecosystem. One of its best features is that it saves directly to iCloud Drive, which is a huge plus! Like many great writing tools, it includes a helpful notecard view, along with dedicated spaces for characters and […]
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Privacy is a right. It’s money that you can trade for goods. The phrase “there is no free lunch” is true. If you want to use Facebook, Google services, X, or anything else free on the internet you pay for the services. Not with money but with something much more […]
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Longtime followers know that I have supported Recreational Horizons for several years now. This October is no different. I just returned from our latest adventure to California. We took 56 people to Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Universal Studios California. It was a wonderful trip that I know the participants […]
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Writing is difficult. Anyone claiming otherwise has not attempted it successfully. The task sounds simple: generate ideas, record them, and publish content. Life rarely follows with that much ease. Writing is an art form. We, as writers, are artists. We craft stories to entertain or inform. Enter Artificial Intelligence bots. […]
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Nintendo released the Alarmo a digital alarm clock featuring their characters. Its also able to detect when the user is awake and still in bed. It’s fully interactive. It was released in October 2024 and I was one of the first to get one. While it’s a fact that I […]
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It’s no secret that this year Apple focused on enhancements and bug fixes for all of their operating systems. As a writer, there are several things that stood out throughout the beta process, and now that these features are public, I wanted to share them with other writers. The best […]
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For us that live In the United States, September 11 is observed as Patriot Day which is a National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks and recognize the many first responders.
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Since I began woodcarving, I have decided to use a RYOBI Rotary Tool to power carve basswood. There are several companies out there making the bits—called burrs—for power carving. The gold standard is made by Kutzall. They make wood carving burrs that are expensive but long-lasting, and they cut a […]
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It’s important to consider the impact of power carving and spray sealant on your respiratory system, especially if it’s already compromised like mine. Power carving generates a lot of fine sawdust and particles that can be very harmful over time. Plus, using chemicals to seal projects adds another layer of […]
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Last week I talked about my love for the app Apple Voice Memos but there are times when using a phone or my voice is just not appropriate for those times I carry a Field Notes Notebook and my EDC pen. Field notebooks are small notebooks usual 3.5 by 5.5 […]
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