Most of the men in my family have been in one branch of the military or another. I was told it was good to get out and travel the world and see things that most people don’t get to see. It is also mandatory in some countries and for good reason. I think everyone should…
I started a Quora community around Baltimore. Now, as the admin, I can build up a forum of people with questions about Baltimore. The hope is that we all learn more about the history, news and people of Baltimore. If you find this page and want to submit, just submit a question on Quora like…
I get tired of watching political ads when people are running for office. They often highlight just a few things, overly simplified so we can all understand, and that is it. Most people make decisions on whether someone will be elected based on those few simple messages. For most people in office, they have a…
This week is predicted to be the coldest week so far this year. Beginning of February. Did you know that the reason it is colder after the winter solstice is because the earth’s oceans store heat during the summer and gradually lose that heat in the fall. Winter is marked by the point when there…
I’m thinking about projects I will do in the next year. I am definitely going to do more work in the garage and really need a much larger garage. Unfortunately, I have to make due with what I have. Right now, I have a couple of stationary surfaces including an old desk and the old…
Based on recommendations from friends, after posting about places they’ve been that they think everyone should go, I’m planning a trip to Reykjavik this year. For the first time since I can remember, I’m going to do a lot of research and plan what I am going to do before I get there. Hopefully it…
It’s Wednesday. The day in the middle of the week when I can’t say that I’m trying to get back in the zone because it is Monday and I can’t say that I’m tired because it is Friday and I’ve had a long week. It is time to get focused and remember that I have…
A couple of home owners on a nearby street hung some Christmas lights across the street. Then, some more neighbors hung some lights. Soon enough, about 25 neighbors had lights stringing across the street. It made for a nice picture. It wasn’t just one person organizing everything. It was individual neighbors who liked the look…
I’m currently evaluating my own soft and hard skills to see if there are areas that I should focus on to improve my career, and my business. My LinkedIn Profile I don’t list all of my jobs and experiences on my LinkedIn resume. Here are some that I don’t list. I. Lab Technician – I…
This week was a slow week. I struggled with keeping going. I’ve been tired and not as creative as normal. I have been writing blog posts but I’ve found myself having difficulty sleeping for some reason and that has made me less productive. I watched some interesting videos online. One was an interview with Charles…
