In a moment of weakness... I wrote last week about some of the challenges I’ve faced over the years. The world can be very discouraging at times. There are so many things wrong, that if one looks only

There is something wrong with the world. Among the seething masses a poison seeps into the souls of the people, entirely unnoticed. It affects neither bones nor flesh, but leaves the mind decaying – a

I continue to be impressed with my new LG V20 smartphone. The quality of the photos from the 16MP rear camera rivals my Nikon D5100 on any but my best prime lenses. Orange Tiger Lily Shot on Auto Mode:

I won't pretend I'm well-traveled. I've never left the United States (except to visit Canada as a kid), but I've seen a good bit within the country. But one of my favorite places is where I've always been

Just click upvote. And leave a funny comment. Never, in the history of mankind, has giving a birthday present been so effortless. And it won't even cost you a dime (unless you're a relentless self-upvoter).

How do you become happy and successful? I can tell you with certainty that it isn’t by setting concrete goals and working endlessly to achieve them. This might go against what you’ve been taught, or what

You've thought about it before: If I post at least twice a day I can make more money... but what if I post about different topics? Will my followers retreat back into the wilderness, never again to be

Many of you come from countries where making a living is difficult, if not impossible. Most of us struggle to find the life we want. But the world is changing, and new opportunities are available to those

6,288 feet. With some of the world's harshest weather, Mt. Washington is known throughout the world as an extreme environment. Atop the mountain, amongst the mixture of summer visitors, you'll find buildings

Have you ever looked up towards the heavens and seen the Earth floating by? I have. That’s the closest I’ve ever been to the Earth – about 54.6 million kilometers. If you can call that “close.” When it

Why should I (or would I) delegate my Steem Power? It’s a legitimate question… with an easy answer. Recent changes at the minnowsupportproject have led to Steem Power delegation as a method of obtaining

It’s been a hassle for most people to delegate Steem Power (SP) to @minnowsupport. Incorrect information, confusing equations, a question of how much to delegate, etc. So here’s the deal: I’m going to

I joined the minnowsupportproject (MSP) about a week ago. And after just a week, I decided it was worth delegating some of my steem power. You might ask, “Why?” MSP is creating a real community. One where

As a kid I learned that enduring unnecessary things allowed you to tell stories that others would listen to. Like having teeth pulled without novocaine, or breaking/dislocating fingers and never seeing

A brief glance yesterday highlighted that about 5-15% of upvotes result in a view of a given post. This was a small sample, but scary nonetheless. Let's be real - aren't we supposed to be upvoting quality

If you’ve dreamt of flying anywhere in the world in under 4 hours, for a price almost anyone can afford, BOOM Supersonic may grant your wish. It’s not a reality yet, but it is something that is on their

As a yearly event where “Objectivists” (those who support Ayn Rand’s works, ideas, and philosophy”) come together from all around the world to discuss the philosophy and its applications to daily life,

1 PPG Place (Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company), the largest in a series of six PPG buildings around the city. The architecture of Pittsburgh is quite beautiful. I'm in town for a conference (more on that

St. Mary of the Mount Church One of my favorite buildings from Pittsburgh, just outside my lodging for the week. Original post edited and reposted after issues with thumbnail displaying improperly.

I was curious about the world. I still am. I don’t know if you want to hear my story – but for any great story to become great, it must first be told. This is how I began. As a child, my questions all