Long Travel Day
Ok, so I’m about to turn off my computer and pack it up. I leave tomorrow morning. I’m very much looking forward to 24+ hours of travel time. This is just a short post to let the “couple” of people regularly read my little blog know that I’ll probably be offline for the next 5-6 [...]
The IRS Is Not As Scary As You May Think
First an admission … Due to circumstances that were largely NOT beyond my control (even though I’d love to use that excuse), I just recently filed several years of back taxes. I won’t go too far into the mucky details; but basically I had one tax year where I either owed a bit, or was [...]
I Really Did Meet My Wife On Match.com
I’ve been remarried for almost 3 years now. We sometimes tell people we met in Walmart (not exactly sure how that’s “better”), but in reality, we are an online dating success story. I met Ana on match.com. I can’t remember who initiated the conversation, but I do remember that her profile name was something like [...]
A Dream Board In Your Pocket
Here’s an idea …
Next time you’re down at Wally World, stop by the stationary section, and pick up one of those little pocket sized notebooks. Not the little tiny flip-up ones. One of the one that opens from the side like a regular notebook, but is small enough to fit in a cargo pocket or purse … I think it’s 4×6.
Use it just like you would your online dream board:
Hilton Hawaiian Village Friday Night Fireworks
When my kids were younger, one of our favorite Friday night activities was to go down to Waikiki beach to watch the Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks show. We wouldn’t actually go to the Hilton though. The military hotel, the Hale Koa, is right next door. And with an ID card, it’s totally free to swim in the pool all day long.
Why Do You Comment?
A couple of Simple questions … What is your goal when you leave a comment on someone else’s blog or website? Do you have an actual “commenting strategy”? In other words, do you plan time for commenting? Do you “target” specific types of blogs? What are some of the actual benefits you’re realized as a [...]