When Did Putting in Effort Become Worthy of Derision?
Here's another rant from the "get off my lawn" side of my personality. Or, maybe not. Maybe this is a thought-provoking post on the decline of civilization as we know…
The World is Becoming Dumber. You Don’t Have to Follow.
Some (most?) days it seems as though the entire world is getting dumber. We're filling our brains with meaningless content that teaches us nothing, and which we won't remember in…
Posted inAnalog Life Books/Reading Hobbies
It’s Not Your Fault That You’ve Forgotten The Things You Used To Love
We had a new member at our crafting group this week. During the customary "introduce yourself" talk, she mentioned that she had forgotten how much she loved crafting, until she…
Posted inBooks/Reading Education/Lifelong Learning
Add Brain Workouts to Your Fitness Regime
Ah, New Year's. The time when a lot of people make well-meaning resolutions. Improving fitness, whether for weight loss or general well-being, is one of the top resolutions. Many people…
Monetization Isn’t Always Worth It
I wrote for myself for many years. It wasn't that I didn't want publication, it was more that I just didn't need it. I had a job that paid the…
Posted inAnalog Life Books/Reading
The Joy of Being a Chaos Reader
I can't remember where I first heard the term, "Chaos Reader." Probably at my book club from some members who are younger and perpetually online, and thus up to date…
Posted inAnalog Life
Stop Fighting to Decrease Screen Time
(And what to fight for instead) I've spent the last several years on a quest for a fuller, more meaningful life. Between caregiving and the inevitable deaths, the pandemic, years…