As the curtains close on the past three decades of my life, from 25 to 55, I feel a sense of hope. Reflecting on the diverse experiences, moments, and hard work instills optimism for what lies ahead. Those years, filled with love and loss, victories and defeats, gifted me a kaleidoscope of lessons. It was... Continue Reading →
Surviving Burnout: A Guide for Local Volunteers
In my volunteer journey within local groups on Kangaroo Island, I've faced my fair share of challenges, all of which took their toll on my mental health, my willingness to get involved, and ultimately had me take leave from such positions to find myself. Which led me to writing this about volunteering: After dedicating five... Continue Reading →
5 Reasons Why and How Exercise Helps Me Live Better
I'm on a mission to get back into shape – a shape that doesn't scream "couch potato." So this article is to explain why and how I plan to do that. Again. PART 1 - Why I Exercise: You read that right, again! Yours truly embarked on a fitness journey back in mid-2022, created a... Continue Reading →
Understanding Depression: A Personal Perspective
I wanted to share a bit about what I've been going through lately. About a year ago, I got diagnosed with depression. It really caught me off guard, yet looking back, it started taking root in early 2022 during the Ukraine crisis. The news got to me, and my mind went to some pretty dark... Continue Reading →
The Sleep Struggle for Outdoor Working Dads
I can't stress enough the importance of sleep for Dads like me who work outdoors. It's a struggle, let me tell you. The long hours under the sun, braving the elements – it's all part of the job. But what many don't realize is the constant battle to get a good night's sleep. There's a... Continue Reading →
I Gotta Walk 8763 Steps Each Day to Feel Better?!
A bunch of brainiacs did a bunch of studies to answer the age-old question: "How many steps do you gotta take to keep your ticker ticking and avoid kicking the bucket?" Here's the scoop, plain and simple: First off, those 10,000 steps you've heard about? Turns out, that was just a catchy marketing gimmick from... Continue Reading →
Rebirth of My Blog: How I Bounced Back from Deletion
Five nights ago, I took the drastic step of deleting this entire blog, hoping it would help me alleviate some pain in my life, embrace a more positive outlook, and move forward without the suffering I was experiencing. Plus I felt like an imposter.Read on to understand… PART ONE 5 days ago I deleted this... Continue Reading →
BIG changes to my life.
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 →
Keep Guns AWAY From Children
America, it's time. Regulate guns better. Better yet: Take guns away from the general population. Take guns away from your parents will keep bullets out of your children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST8rKQOPDII Thankfully the majority of your population know that guns won't solve problems. Only members of the NRA plus their affiliates and bribed authorities think the American... Continue Reading →