A BIG change is happening in MY life. It's been necessary for about 10 years. But I didn't know it until mid 2022, and really hit home in early 2023. What brought this one? A few big moments happened: The first broke my spirit and self confidence, the next broke my heart, and another made... Continue Reading →
I’m Learning to Build and Drive a TAMIYA RC Car!
I found a new Hobby: Way back in February I purchased a Tamiya TT-02B 4WD RC Buggy from an Australian distributer . Price was decent, but I learnt a helluva lot within minutes of buying it: I needed to buy the servo, transmitter, battery and hand-controller all seperate. I squirrelled away money for a month... Continue Reading →
My New Camera: Fuji FinePix XP130
As an owner of several brands and models of cameras, I always enjoy testing them. I was gifted a compact camera recently after my wife managed to lose her compact mini Canon camera - and have since been gobsmacked at what I actually got: A FinePix XP130 camera. It's said to be waterproof up to... Continue Reading →
Making AI Work for Me!
Most of this article was produced by ChapGPT. So much fun, yet scary. First I asked "Introduction to article about using AI as tool for blogging. Three paragraphs.". This was the result: Title: Enhancing Blogging with AI: Revolutionizing the Art of Content Creation Introduction: In the ever-evolving digital landscape, blogging continues to be a powerful... Continue Reading →
Finding New Ways to Make Money Online
I am always seeking new ways to make a few extra dollars online - particularly using only my computer and minimal upfront fees: Freelancing: Offer your skills in areas like writing, graphic design, programming, or marketing on freelancing platforms such as Upwork, Freelancer, or Fiverr. Online surveys: Participate in online surveys on platforms like Swagbucks,... Continue Reading →
The Book That Changed My Life: The Official Guide to Success by Tom Hopkins
Today, I want to talk to you about a game-changing book. It had a profound impact on my life. I purchased it way way back in the mid 1990's. It is "The Official Guide to Success" by the legendary Tom Hopkins. "The Official Guide to Success" by the legendary Tom Hopkins. This book isn't just... Continue Reading →
12 Lessons in Life That Make You Laugh
Life is packed with fascinating quotes that make our existence more fulfilling, help us conquer challenges, and guide us in embracing our true selves. Today, I want to share a handful of my favorite quotes and give you my unique spin on each one. Let's dive into this quote-filled adventure! 1. Don't assume that just... Continue Reading →
Either MAKE History or BE History
I have never said to anyone … "I can't do that." Rather, I have said to myself … "I have to find a way that I can do that.", and said to others "Let me find a better way.", and another option is "Let's do something different to what's been done before." Why do I... Continue Reading →
10 Daily Practices of Genuinely Happy People
Every day I seek new ways to make or create happiness for myself, or make someone else happy. What I have discovered is its not something that just happens to you, nor is it something you chase after and get in one day. Happiness is something you actively cultivate with your daily habits and practices.... Continue Reading →