Category Archives: Adventures

Review of The Tipping Point

Posted on December 24, 2019 by admin

The Tipping Point is a phenomenal book written by Malcolm Gladwell. It is an extremely insightful and interesting exploration of how small things can make a huge difference in starting and shaping epidemics (Gladwell uses the term “epidemic” to refer … Continue reading →

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“How the Big Band Stole Christmas” (And My Anxiety)

Posted on December 21, 2019 by admin

Last night, I got to be part of the Crescendo Amelia Big Band “How the Big Band Stole Christmas” show in Fernandina Beach. I briefly unicycled in front of the stage during one of the songs and juggled in the … Continue reading →

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Adventure Motivation

Posted on December 18, 2019 by admin

I’ve talked before about my dream of traveling around the continental US in a camper van and seeing the cool stuff and the hidden gems in each state. Lately, I’ve been thinking about all the stuff that there is to … Continue reading →

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Bubbles and the Inner World

Posted on December 13, 2019 by admin

Even though we all live in the same outer world, everyone still lives in their own inner world; everyone has their own little bubble, if you like. That inner world is shaped by the way they’re wired, their experiences growing … Continue reading →

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A Life Lesson from Time Travel Movies

Posted on December 4, 2019 by admin

One of the best posts I’ve ever seen online said that, thanks to time travel movies, lots of people are familiar with the idea that small changes in the past can radically change the present, but very few people think … Continue reading →

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Friendsgiving 2019

Posted on November 29, 2019 by admin

Yesterday, I got together with some of my swing dancing friends in St. Augustine for a special Thanksgiving celebration. “Friendsgiving”, as we called it, was a wonderful way to spend the day and I enjoyed every minute of it from … Continue reading →

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A Short Gratitude List

Posted on November 28, 2019 by admin

Since today is Thanksgiving, I thought it only fitting to post about some things for which I’m thankful. Cultivating a spirit of gratitude has vastly improved my life and I could write many posts about what I’m grateful to have. … Continue reading →

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Out with the Old and in With…

Posted on November 26, 2019 by admin

For about a year now, I’ve been growing away from several views that I’ve held for many years or even my entire life. This started slowly at first but has happened increasingly faster as I’ve continued learning about a wide … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Years

Posted on November 24, 2019 by admin

This year has been quite different for me than the previous year. Both have been amazing in their own ways and they have a lot of overlap, but they are definitely distinct from one another. I think this is a … Continue reading →

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Right Where I Need to Be

Posted on October 30, 2019 by admin

I can be pretty impatient with almost anything, especially self-improvement. Sometimes I’ll feel like I’m making no progress at all or actually regressing despite everything I’ve learned. What helps me during those moments is to think about moments of serendipity … Continue reading →

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