Recreational Horizons is a nonprofit organization that provides trips for individuals with intellectual disabilities. They are currently celebrating 46 years of trips. Recreational Horizons offers trips to ambulatory intellectually disabled individuals who can function behaviorally in a three participants-to-chaperone ratio. The trips aim to increase the participants’ independence and enhance […]
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I’m sending my warmest wishes to all my fellow Americans on this special Independence Day! This year, we’re celebrating 250 years of our great nation. Let’s take a moment to remember the core values that brought our country into being. We’re all about life, liberty, and justice for everyone, not […]
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I have talked many times on this site and in my reviews that I believe that reading is one of the most important things a person can do. The transfer of knowledge or story is imperative to the human condition. I don’t care if you read a magazine, book, or […]
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As longtime readers will know, I have ADHD, and as such, I can’t for the life of me focus only on one task for very long. I write and read as part of my job as a professional writer. I wood carve, fish, and play video games as a hobby. […]
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The iPad Air is my go-to device for everything. I prefer it over the iPhone when I need a larger display. However, the 13-inch screen can sometimes be cumbersome to handle. But when I need to write, the 13-inch screen becomes a lifesaver. I’ve organized my apps into separate screens […]
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Life in 2026 can be a bit of a puzzle! I’ve mostly embraced a digital lifestyle. I get my books from Apple Books, my magazines digitally, and all my movies and TV shows from AppleTV. For writing and taking notes, I use the Apple Pencil and iPad Air. But sometimes, […]
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Viewers of my YouTube channel will notice that while I’m working in the shop, I wear an apron. I do this for several reasons. Aprons are handy places to store tools at arm’s reach, but the most important one is that it protects my clothes from damage. At first, I […]
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It’s time again for my recusing segment “what’s in my pockets” for spring 2026. I have changed almost everything about my everyday carry layout. Guardtier M70 EDC Flashlight The Guardtier M70 EDC Flashlight is a pocket-sized, USB-C rechargeable, 1100 lumens flashlight. I know that most people will be screaming at […]
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Parts list Material Qty. 2×4 foot 1/2 inch sheet of MDF 4 Repurposed IKEA desk purchased off Facebook Marketplace 1 48×24 inch sheet of pegboard 1 1/4 in x 1-1/4 in fender washer 1 1/4 in -20 x 1in hex bolt 1 Phillips head cabinet hinge screws (10 per pack) […]
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Writers can often do their work anywhere, but that’s not entirely accurate. While I can write anywhere, I’m much more productive when I’m at a table with a cup of coffee rather than on a bus. It’s said that Maya Angelou would rent a simple hotel room without any decorations. […]
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