A thoughtful essay about the one-of-a-kind experience of living inside your own mind, why self-trust matters, and how hard it is to truly understand other people. Exploring empathy, perception, modern disconnection, and the hope that we can find common ground, even when everyone is living in their own version of reality.

Moving to Portland is exciting, but it’s really easy to fall in love with one cute street and ignore the stuff that becomes your whole life: commute, groceries, parking, and the nighttime version of a neighborhood.

Why I record Maxwell’s Kitchen on the Shure SM7B, how I set it up for real conversations in a normal room, and how MeyerPro’s SM7B podcast setup guide can help you dial in your own sound.

At 16 I couldn’t wait to drive. Thirty days, one BMW, and a failed Wendy’s run later, I’d already totaled my first car and mildly broken my mom. A not-so-serious crash course in freedom, bad decisions, and why teens today might be fine waiting.

A modern look at “enough” in money and life. Why more rarely feels satisfying, and how simple habits can build contentment without quitting ambition.

Owning a home is tough sometimes. No matter how much you like or dislike fixing things - it is going to happen. You may be able to tackle most projects yourself, but sometimes you have to call a pro.

When you are young and your kids are young the world can seem overwhelming and daunting. Everyone tells you to appreciate it - but the only thing that can make that true is realizing you can’t have it anymore.

A thoughtful look at why vacations rarely quiet the mind. Why we check email in paradise, rethink retirement, and how to switch off without guilt and stress.

Why do we have the Birthday Song? Who is responsible for this modern travesty? Can’t we just eat the cake and open presents and skip everyone singing out of tune?

This post reflects on the tragic event today where Charlie Kirk was shot and killed. What is this country doing and how do we find a way to heal and work together?

The post reflects on life’s swing between frustrating, stalled days and effortless, lucky streaks. Small, seemingly trivial choices can redirect everything, and both careful decisions and spontaneous leaps have value. In the end, resilience, perspective, and the reminder that “All Things Must Pass” can help you move through both the good and the bad.

What if you spent everything you earned? Most of us do. Each raise just means more stuff. But who cares? Why you telling me what to do?

When cheating meets the Coldplay Kiss Cam, things go downhill. One hug & 10,000 people - you're a global meme. Welcome to the internet, where secrets go to die.

Trust is the foundation of every strong relationship. Learning from past situations can help you appreciate your current place and fight to maintain it.

A raw, reflective take on post-high school expectations, the college dilemma, and forging an unconventional path. One parent's honest look at education, debt, and guiding the next generation.

Is endless travel the dream or a trap? This reflection explores the thrill of new places, the craving for purpose, and why vacations might need limits.

A raw, reflective take on life’s fleeting moments and inevitable change. This post asks you to cherish people, forget about anger, and live like every goodbye could be the last.

Does multitasking work for you? Or does it just feel like you are spinning in circles? We feel like it makes us more productive but I'm not sure it does.

See how ChatGPT is reshaping creativity! Watch as I turn a simple family photo into Simpsons-style art and a stunning 1920s vintage portrait using AI.

I passed my Oregon real estate exams, then faced the bleak fingerprinting process in a soul-crushing office that made me grateful for every job I’ve ever had.