After writing a book series about dogs and maintaining a list of the best dog books of all time, I figured it was time to tip toe into the world of movies. I’ve compiled a list of the best dog [Read More]
Now and Then
Several years ago I was standing in my dad’s office when I spotted a picture of me on his desk. I was about 4 years old hanging from a dome-shaped jungle gym. Normally I would have just enjoyed the photo, [Read More]
Best Mike Tyson Quotes (from Joe Rogan Show)
In August of 2020 Mike Tyson returned to the Joe Rogan show for his second interview (his first was January 2019). I was absolutely astonished at some of the point blank wisdom that Tyson delivers and wanted to share my [Read More]
The Genius of Defining Yourself
If you read my about page, you’ll see that I’m an author, an engineer, and a dog lover. But is that really who I am? And that begs the question, who are you? We all define ourselves in some way [Read More]
How “Why?” Became My Favorite Question
I’ve spent my entire life asking, “Why?” only to be disappointed by the amount of adults that want to engage in that same pursuit. It took a 7 and 8 year old to make it all worth it. At some [Read More]
Coronavirus Disinformation, A Recap of Who’s Been Lying to You
This is a personal project of mine, simply tracking disinformation and lies about the coronavirus directly related to the mainstream media. There has also been numerous lies from our politicians (i.e. Donald Trump, Nancy Pelosi, several state governors, and more), [Read More]
The American Scholar by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Mr. President and Gentlemen, I greet you on the recommencement of our literary year. Our anniversary is one of hope, and, perhaps, not enough of labor. We do not meet for games of strength or skill, for the recitation of [Read More]
The 2020 Coronavirus (Stock Market) Crash Timeline
This will be an ongoing post that I am using (for personal curiosity) to track the 2020 Stock Market Crash (which will probably be named something else in the future). This will not be a timeline for the coronavirus. If [Read More]
The Legend of Mkubwa: Who You Are Supposed to Be Versus Who You Are
When the odds are stacked against him, a young student questions his master. What’s the point of even trying? The master replied with the Legend of Mkubwa, and this conversation ensued. The student turned towards his master, frustrated. “What’s the [Read More]
The Book of Five Rings: A Samurai’s Guide to the Way in 20 Quotes
Miyamoto Musashi is considered one of the greatest samurais to every live. Seven days before his death he wrote two books: Dokkōdō and The Book of Five Rings. Each is more than the summary of his life as Kensei, but [Read More]
