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Haven’t Watched Much Since Breaking Bad, and Want to Lighten Things Up?

Haven’t Watched Much Since Breaking Bad, and Want to Lighten Things Up?

Here’s a roadmap for you to downshift into less intense television, freeing you from “Breaking Bad prison.”
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Does the Moon Actually Revolve Around the Earth?

Does the Moon Actually Revolve Around the Earth?

Well, yes, but you *could* argue that it doesn’t!
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The CIA Monitors and Analyzes My Bejeweled Gaming Activity

The CIA Monitors and Analyzes My Bejeweled Gaming Activity

… and now I can never visit Russia.
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Penske’s Uncaring Attitude Toward Customers: “Tough Shit, Just Get the Truck Back on Time.”

Penske’s Uncaring Attitude Toward Customers: “Tough Shit, Just Get ...

Some lessons about customer service and being a caring corporate entity.
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I Ate Only Potatoes for an Entire Week. It Was a Weird, Fun Challenge.

I Ate Only Potatoes for an Entire Week. It Was a Weird, Fun Challenge.

And here’s how I’m feeling.
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Consciously Setting the Political Environment of a Startup

Consciously Setting the Political Environment of a Startup

The polarized Post-Trump era could mean a new frontier for businesses, an important career consideration for individuals.
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On Finally Tossing Out Praise and Criticism from Three Decades Ago

On Finally Tossing Out Praise and Criticism from Three Decades Ago

Clearing out my desk paperwork after way too long.
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Recent and/or Favorite, Selected Writing Samples from My Blogs

Recent and/or Favorite, Selected Writing Samples from My Blogs

Kind of a highlight reel of various writings.
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After Publishing Four Books, Someone Finally Asked Me to Sign One, and I Literally Didn’t Know…

After Publishing Four Books, Someone Finally Asked Me to Sign One, ...

And I still don’t. 😕
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How to Win on The Great British Baking Show (Provided You’re a Damned Good Baker Already)

How to Win on The Great British Baking Show (Provided You’re a Damn...

A guaranteed path to fame, fortune, and glory for those able to bake well.
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Introduction and Background for “The Witch Lebowski”

Introduction and Background for “The Witch Lebowski”

A background and introduction to the tale, which is linked to in its entirety below.
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The Witch Lebowski: A Double Fanfiction Tale

The Witch Lebowski: A Double Fanfiction Tale

I think the title says it all, but for an explanatory background (which I recommend starting with), click here first (link stays on…
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How to Drive Across the Country and Save Money By Sleeping in Your Car

How to Drive Across the Country and Save Money By Sleeping in Your Car

Recently, my wife and I had a long road trip to make. We weren’t keen on dropping $100/night on hotels, especially considering that we…
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I Just Drove Through 16 States, and the Award for “No One Here Wears Masks During COVID” Goes To …

I Just Drove Through 16 States, and the Award for “No One Here Wear...

My wife and I had to make a crazy-long business trip this month, but we were hyper-concerned about doing it during Covid. To begin, we…
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My Creative Writing Efforts Have Been Absolute Failures.

My Creative Writing Efforts Have Been Absolute Failures.

If I actually post this story, I’m not as bummed out as I sound.
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The #1 Piece of Home Buying Advice I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Home

The #1 Piece of Home Buying Advice I Wish I Knew Before Buying My F...

If you’re thinking of buying your first home, give this a read. It may prove immensely valuable.
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How the “Oops, We Sent You the Wrong Item” Scam Works, Bypassing Paypal’s Consumer Protections

How the “Oops, We Sent You the Wrong Item” Scam Works, Bypassing Pa...

You saw an ad, you clicked, you bought, and then the wrong thing arrived.
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Claiming I Was a Contestant on The Price Is Right Made Me Interesting

Claiming I Was a Contestant on The Price Is Right Made Me Interesting

A piece of short fiction.
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An Important, Overlooked Consideration Before Quitting Your Corporate Job for Self-Employment

An Important, Overlooked Consideration Before Quitting Your Corpora...

And this advice goes doubly during the COVID pandemic!
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Some Thoughts on How Uber Co-Founder’s HAUS.com Works As a Shared Equity Agreement

Some Thoughts on How Uber Co-Founder’s HAUS.com Works As a Shared E...

A look at an unusual, complex, way to tap into your home equity.
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Sunstone and Big Hummus

Sunstone and Big Hummus

A fantasy about a hummus production company executive.
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Ideas for Building an Outdoor Kitchen in Your Back Yard

Ideas for Building an Outdoor Kitchen in Your Back Yard

Various considerations, and many things I wish I knew before starting.
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Making a Stained Glass Portrait of My Daughter’s Dog, Lupin!

Making a Stained Glass Portrait of My Daughter’s Dog, Lupin!

A step-by-step account of the process.
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Making an 889-Piece Stained Glass Window / Sun-Catcher

Making an 889-Piece Stained Glass Window / Sun-Catcher

Let the sun shine!
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How to Make Poha: An Easy, Tasty Vegan Food from India That Most Americans Have Never Even Heard Of

How to Make Poha: An Easy, Tasty Vegan Food from India That Most Am...

A light and fluffy rice dish that you may have never tried.
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