Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth
Observations on Being a Weekend Father, Creating New Memories and Figuring Life Out
Whilst my wife and kids were off-island taking a (working-)holiday, I found myself craving the kind of food I used to indulge food had in my single days - bold, hearty flavours that pack a punch. After taking a look at the interior of our fridge, I decided to cook up a dinner similar to... Continue Reading →
I regularly make slight adjustments to my blog. This time they almost unnoticeable - unless you are a regular reader. (My statistics tell me most of my visitors are ME, other Australians, a few Americans, some Germans and little else.) 1. This time I changed the header background to NOT include my faded face. The... Continue Reading →
Lately, I've been immersed in 'The Rookie' on Netflix, a series that brings back memories of Nathan Fillion's earlier work on Firefly - a reminder of how time flies for all of us. Tonight, I revisited one of my favorite episodes from Season 3, Episode 5, titled 'Lockdown'. In this very interesting installment, rookie officer... Continue Reading →
Diving into the world of 'The Secret' and its power to shape your life is quite a journey. Since 'The Secret' hit the scene, the talk about the 'law of attraction' pulling in prosperity, love, and well-being has been buzzing around. Looking at the abundance of books and courses on Amazon reveals numerous options claiming... Continue Reading →
I am following Mark's suggestion: Culling old posts. This might take a while. Thankfully not enough comments on any of them to worry about loss of readers. Since you are here to read something, I like lounges. Good quality fancy yet comfortable lounges. Somewhere where I can take my smartphone, tablet and laptop, chill back... Continue Reading →
This article is 'Part 2, Episode 1 of 3 (maybe 5)' of "The FinePix XP130": But not really. Let me explain that better… Tonight my family are going to check out the lights at George's Castle because it is lit up with 52,000 coloured lights and many in the most amazingly insane way. George has... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Improving your communication skills - (i.e. for YouTube vlogging videos, when public speaking, even radio presentation and general conversation with friends and family) - requires a combination of practice and learning from experts. Reading good quality books can provide valuable insights and techniques to enhance your communication style. Here are ten of the many books... Continue Reading →
Way back when I began presenting my niche photography online for purchase, an acquaintance on Flickr approached me with this question: "Does RedBubble bring you success? We want to know if it's truly worthwhile." Without a moment's pause, my response flowed from my heart: No, I haven't made many sales yet (c. 2007). However, RedBubble... Continue Reading →
Whilst bones repair in my ankle due to a broken fibula, I have a had fun day so far finding free online courses to do for the next few weeks whilst I am stuck indoors. There's actually a lot more than I imagined. Whilst down a rabbit hole, I found bard.google.com . After a skim... Continue Reading →
I purchased a RODE microphone for vlogging with my Canon EOS-M based on this blog article; It's still going, but it can be temperamental. I also purchased a lapel mic' – but it has since died. So I compiled a NEW list of possibilities: 1. The PowerDeWise Grade Lavalier Lapel has one thing different from... Continue Reading →
Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth 
[…] with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet I…
[…] Living with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet…