I love to cook, and so I love things that make cooking new, interesting, or easier. Image courtesy of amazon.com.

Sometimes it's worth taking a moment to step away from the barrage of information we subject ourselves to every single day.

I've learned a lot about myself these last few months. Not the least of which is that everyone has their failings, including me.

Back from a forced hiatus, I consider the magnitude of my own dependence on technology and what it means for those of limited means.

It's a guilty pleasure, but I enjoy using store policy to deny whining, entitled jerks. Sometimes it feels nice to tell them to shove off.

The sunk cost fallacy is the only reason why I can think of anyone is still playing Fallout 76. If that's your reason, it's time stop.

The First Amendment is not a shield to be used to protect bigotry, racism, or hatred. It's time we put a stop to that kind of behavior.

The holiday season is supposed to be a time for rejoicing. For some of us, however, it's a nightmare we can never escape.

Inspiration can come from anywhere. For me, when I was a child, it was a crystal clear, starry night sky. Now that source is gone.

Grammar rules are not laws. They are not punishable crimes, and the sooner I let that concept go, the sooner I can grow. You can too!

We all make mistakes. They suck. The important thing is to learn from them and not repeat them. Or, at least, that's what I tell myself.

Why is this my favorite movie of all time? You'll just have to read and find out. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

It's time to stop the endless, predictable cycle of responses to school shootings and do something about it instead. Kids deserve safety.

Laws exist for a reason, and no one is above them. Yes, there are times when a law must be broken, but they aren't as common as you think.

A legend lost, but not forgotten. Stan Lee was an icon and an inspiration. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

In honor of Veteran's Day, I choose to remember the good. We call it "The White Navy Bean" story and it's as funny today as it was then.

Do freelancers get insurance? Do freelancers even need insurance? How does it all even work?

Customers regularly ignore price tags, signs, sales tax, and other things involving math. It doesn't say much about us as a society.

McDonald's CEO Stephen Easterbrook was fired for violating company policy. What does that mean for corporate culture?