Observations on Being a Weekend Father, Creating New Memories and Figuring Life Out
After witnessing Mr Beast in conversation with Colin and Samir, I composed this article which delves into various aspects of his life. Mr Beast openly talks about his romantic relationships, the challenges he faces while managing his multi-million-dollar enterprise, and his approach to fitness, performance anxiety, stress, innovation, storytelling techniques, work-life balance, and creativity. Amidst... Continue Reading →
Consider sticking this somewhere you'll see it daily, like your bathroom mirror. It's essential to know that it's entirely true, even if you haven't realized it yet. You are special and unique. You mean the world to someone. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you. At least 15 people in this world love... Continue Reading →
Being an entrepreneur comes with its fair share of challenges, including the toll it can take on your mental health. Every aspect of your personal, social and work life has individual impacts on the mind, body and spirit of anyone's life. Entrepreneurial people sometimes feel it to the core. When it comes to self-care, entrepreneurs... Continue Reading →
Viewing Not sure what to believe anymore? Trust me, I get it - there are so many false news sites and memes on the internet these days. Thanks to Covid-19 we have all been bombarded with so many articles, videos, doctored-images and mis-quotes since early 2020. Social media is awash with them, so-much-so that I... 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 →
Every time I get a new device I test it rigorously before considering buying any new accessories. After two days of shooting with a Fuji FinePix XP130, I am ready to buy a charging/download cable, three spare batteries, two 64GB memory cards, and a small carry bag. Love to build a handgrip similar to GoPro... Continue Reading →
My wife and I purchased lottery tickets last night for the chance to win AUS$50,000,000. Or any portion of. We were happy to be one of 10 winners. Heck, I was happy to be one of fifty winners. This morning's television informed me that there were only 3 winners - out of Queensland, Victoria and... Continue Reading →
I am always looking for a new hobby that will both give me pleasure plus could earn me a few extra dollars to support my family. Last night I found a few shoe-boxes of semi-polished rocks I collected at various beaches around Australia. They reminded me of a passion I have had for many years:... Continue Reading →
It has been a very busy first-month of 2021! To earn a few dollars I wash windows around Kangaroo Island - and I haven't stopped since the year began! Some locations require a 30-45 minute drive - because some clients reside in remote locations around Kangaroo Island. You Saw My First Healthy Smoothie? I now... Continue Reading →
I wrote this simple review to put on the Ben Buckler website. It's regarding my Xmas present to myself - the Carbon Black Thousand-series Helmet . But not knowing when it would appear on their site, I am publishing it here also. After reading many reviews on the thousand series, I went with this heritage... Continue Reading →
Another Twenty Years Later Wow, it has been 14 years since I published this article! Back then I considered myself savvy in the computer arts. But now I stay quiet about it because the world has changed dramatically since then and I am not as involved. (Happier being a photographer, window-washer, gardener and father!) Yet... Continue Reading →
Since acquiring a new home on Kangaroo Island I have been keen to establish a vegetable garden. It's a WIP as I am building the chicken run first. It will include egg- and poo-collection containers that can be easily extracted and returned. Currently I am seeking 120 bricks - clinkers, pavers, building, other - to... 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…