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Matt writes every day.
An email written by my friend, Jeff: ___________________________________ Matt, For the longest time, I’ve had Read More

Go walking. Perhaps while weighted down like a mule.
A post from Fabián’s Journal. When in doubt, Go for a Walk 04 Jul, 2025 Read More

Some really dumb speaking advice
Someone told my client that you shouldn’t become emotional onstage when speaking or performing because Read More

First day of school again!
Today is my 26th first day of school. In a couple of hours, I will Read More

“You can do it, Duffy Moon”
My friend, Kaia, and I were sitting at a picnic table beside a lake, struggling Read More

Epanding and dabbling and in some cases, excelling
Amongst Charlie’s many pursuits, photography has become a passion. We recently visited a camera store Read More

Respect for these people
While vacationing in Quebec City, we took a scenic train ride north to a small Read More

Trump’s stupidity about wind turbines
Donald Trump believes a lot of stupid things. He believes that “the human body is Read More
My Stories
As an author, podcaster, and performer, my life is a series of stories that continue to unfold. Dive into my books, explore insightful articles, read daily musings on my blog, watch engaging videos, and tune into my podcasts. Each format offers a unique slice of my narrative adventure.