Reasons I’m Agnostic, Not Atheist
I read a few definitions online of Agnosticism and Atheism. My understanding of it is Agnostic tolerates the choice of others by not denying religion. Atheism denies any type of…
Rereading The Alchemist, a Short Novel With Depth
With tens of millions of copies sold in over 80 languages, The Alchemist may not need my praise. This reading is either my third or fourth time. I thought it…
Tracie D Hall for Time’s 100 Gala, 2023
The views expressed on this post are my own, and not the system I work for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jVgWOtVAy0 I saw this last week on my Facebook feed, and mulling it over,…
Mental Health Awareness Month and About Me
Here’s a link that I wrote for NAMI right before the pandemic started. https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/January-2020/Coping-with-Schizoaffective-Disorder I have not helped others as I planned too. I was relatively healthy during the pandemic…
The Movie ‘Air’ and Some Thoughts on Skate Shoes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Euy4Yu6B3nU 'Air' is suitable for a general audience, but especially for anyone interested in the history of shoes. I don't consider myself a sneaker-head; I don't collect shoes, but from…
A Cover Suggestion Skateboard Twist For Free to Anyone Inclined
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i85ob2DackI I tried to play the guitar, but I could never get the rhythm. Anyone who's heard me do Karaoke knows that was an alcohol fueled mess as well. But…
Lessons Learned From 8 Hour Spotify Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3GAEMybfEmYIxvttW9Waxj?si=r7_i_TyqQqSngF0P1NYo8w I listened to my 8-hour playlist and recommend this indulgence for solo car rides. I made a few blunders and triumphs that I'll post in list format. I guess…
The Great Social Media Fashion Study of Last Week
"In the days of $200 sweatpants, consumers will be relieved at the outcome of this study" -Anonymous, Rockaway, March 18th, 2023 "ZZ Top knew this in the '80s, 'got to…
Another Workout Plan, Consistency is The Problem
From early February to now, I've been skating consistently since I joined Substance Skate Park. I think it'll help, and I will improve by summer. For years, I did not…
Skating, reading, and a Weak Attempt at Entrepreneurship #readskatelove, and Vids
Over three weeks have passed since my last post. The perception of time remains distorted compared to life before COVID. I'll start with the shop I posted on my blog.…