I have experimented with my podcast setup, and I'm still not satisfied with the results. I bought a Cloudlifter to increase the gain on my microphone signal, so I don't have to crank up the volume on my mixer to get a clean sound. I am
Many years ago, I was a lifeguard for two summers at one of the public pools in my hometown. I was 13 and 14 during those summers of ‘77 and ‘78, but I was big for my age and passed all the requirements to be certified as a lifeguard. Most
With all of the distractions of modern life, it is beautiful to do something almost entirely innocent and harmless. After a delicious home-cooked dinner with some wine and a nice relaxing shower, it just feels like a time to keep the outside world away for the evening. I suggested
Snoopy got a new home this morning. I needed more room on my desk in the bedroom, so now one of my Snoopys has a new home on the windowsill over the kitchen sink. I think he will enjoy the view from there. I don’t think Hal has even
I am almost ready to start audio testing for my podcast. I set up an extra desk for my audio interface and repositioned my mic on my left side since that is my dominant hand. Equipment is almost all connected now. I might need a long USB C to USB
One of the worst feelings is writer’s block. I want to write something important and meaningful, but I can’t get the words out. Ideas are fleeting at times like this, and the only way to combat the malaise is to keep writing and hope to unclog my brain.
Hal and I heard from a friend yesterday that he was hospitalized for an elevated heart rate. We haven’t seen him in several years since we left the DC area. It is never good to hear a friend is in bad shape, but his last text said his test
Recently, I wrote a story about the current political climate in this country. I wish I hadn't because it is too easy to fall back into my old habits and begin writing critical stories instead of positive ones. I don't want to be the person I
Kindness is more than a word, kindness is a lifestyle and a choice we all can choose. A lifetime of being conditioned for aggression and instant gratification leads us away from this universal truth. Realizing that we are all connected gives perspective and meaning to existence from a new perspective.
I really don’t want to wade back into the cesspool of American politics, but the recent Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has upset me, and I feel that I must speak out. I’m not reacting out of hatred or anger. Instead, I’m sad and afraid.
We can experience trust and Kindness daily if we open ourselves to it. I was relaxing in my recliner the other day when Henry decided to join me for some relaxation. This visit happens almost every day. Hal and I are so lucky to have such beautiful cats here. Our
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