PinnedEelco MartensinDeep. Sweet. Valuable.When the Lighthouse Fades: A Son’s Heartfelt UnderstandingHis blue eyes sparkle as he sees the lighthouse. Sadly, that’s not what he talks about when he falls asleep.Sep 134Sep 134
PinnedEelco MartensinDeep. Sweet. Valuable.Don’t Let Others Decide Your Final DestinationWhile everybody thinks they know, they don’t. Make sure you decide.Sep 1187Sep 1187
PinnedEelco MartensinAbout Me StoriesAbout Me — EelcoHey there, this is me! My name is Eelco. I’m a thirty-seven-year-old father, husband, and web analyst with cerebral palsy.Sep 514Sep 514
Eelco MartensinShort. Sweet. Valuable.Explain Dead to a ChildOur dog Balou died, which gave us a challenge with our three-year-old. How do you explain this to him?Oct 181Oct 181
Eelco MartensinDeep. Sweet. Valuable.Our 5th Wedding Anniversary Took a Dramatic TurnA day of celebration became the day that should be in the far future.Oct 73Oct 73
Eelco MartensinWord Garden3 Months On MediumI underestimated how important the community is for me as a writer.Oct 32Oct 32
Eelco MartensinDeep. Sweet. Valuable.Don’t You Want My Money?You could be missing out on a major opportunity.Oct 3Oct 3
Eelco MartensinLong. Sweet. Valuable.The Story Behind: “Don’t Let Others Decide Your Final Destination”This isn’t your typical “I earned X in Y month” article. Instead, it’s about how an article I nearly trashed, got boosted.Sep 282Sep 282
Eelco MartensinShort. Sweet. Valuable.Autumn is HereAutumn, a fascinating season, but be aware.Sep 222Sep 222
Eelco MartensinNew Writers WelcomeWant to Quit? Please, Don’t Stop WritingExcept when you’re only doing it for the money.Sep 19Sep 19