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Writing Table vs. Desk

I know I say this often, and readers of this blog know I have ADHD, but as someone with ADHD, I have to fight distractions constantly. One of the best ways I have found to do this is to use a writing table rather than a desk. Desks have drawers, […]

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Apple Watch Braided Solo Loop

Last week, I talked about the Apple Watch Solo Loop and said I use it primarily during the summer for swimming. Enter my go-to everyday watch band, the Apple Watch Braided Solo Loop. Apple says, “Each Braided Solo Loop band features a unique, stretchable design that’s ultracomfortable and easy to […]

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Apple Watch Solo Loop Band

Apple’s Solo Loop Band is an Apple Watch band made from liquid silicone rubber. This makes the band stretchable enough to go over the hand, but it is also fitted to fit the wrist in an ultra-comfortable design. According to Apple, each band is swimproof and sweatproof. I use these […]

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My Favorite Things – Xbox

The original Xbox holds a place in my heart. No, it wasn’t my first gaming console or even the first one I bought alone. It has the legacy of being the first online gaming experience I had. Xbox Live and LAN gaming was a game changer. No longer were gamers […]

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Apple Workshops

Unlike its competitors, Apple doesn’t just take your money and run when you buy new Apple products. Apple offers a service called “Today at Apple,” which offers free workshops. These Today at Apple sessions are open to anyone, even if you don’t own the product being used in the workshop. […]

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My Writing Companion

Nine years ago, my dog Jake had to be put down. He was dying and suffering. A few weeks later, I decided to rescue another dog companion. I visited the Maricopa County Animal Shelter to see a white Chihuahua. When I arrived, I was informed that the dog had kennel […]

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Working From Home Vs. Remote

As a writer, I’m constantly on the move. Therefore, I have different setups depending on whether I’m home or remote. I used to use a MacBook Pro all the time, but I found I was too prone to distractions. Currently, I’m using a M1 Mac Mini for my home setup […]

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Imposter Syndrome

What Is Imposter Syndrome I covered imposter syndrome back in 2020, and while my feelings on this concept haven’t changed, a colleague confided in me that they were considering giving up writing because they didn’t feel worthy of the success they had received. That is the definition of imposter syndrome. […]

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Rickshaw Potrero Backpack

On December 15, 2023, I published a review of the SwissGear 5977 ScanSmart Backpack. That was my bag of choice for Everyday Carry, but several things irritated me about the bag. I wouldn’t say I liked the quality of the zippers. The bag leaked in heavy rain. It was heavy […]

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My Favorite Things – Swiss Army Knife

As a teenager, I was a Boy Scout, and as the motto says, be prepared. I learned to carry a Swiss Army Knife. I have held a Swiss Army Knife ever since then. As a network engineer, I took a Victorinox Cybertool Swiss Army Knife because it had everything I […]

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