What Makes a Father?

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While that title might seem vague, it actually sums up what I am going to say quite well. I am a father, though there was a time during my daughter’s life where I, quite shamefully, was not her father.

Bear with me. To understand what I mean, we need to dive into exactly what it means to be a “father”, so let’s start with some definition. Continue reading What Makes a Father?

A Coffee Snob’s Guide to The Best Cup of French Press

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I know, I know: that’s one heck of a title, but it’s true! I’ve loved coffee ever since a friend introduced me to some freshly ground good stuff many moons ago, and after experimenting with different brewing methods my favorite, by far, has become the French Press.

Continue reading A Coffee Snob’s Guide to The Best Cup of French Press

Real, Fake or Somewhere In-Between?

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Let’s face it: we all have that one celebrity that we follow relentlessly. For me, it’s Jennifer Lawrence (I’ll tell you why later in the article).

You see, I’ve observed that we normal humans (lol!) tend to gravitate to one of three different categories which, in turn, can determine Continue reading Real, Fake or Somewhere In-Between?

Rage Quit: The Real Reason, & Why You Should Be Concerned

pexels-photo-53758.jpegI’ll be the first to admit that I had a serious temper as child that I carried into early adulthood. Those who grew up with me saw firsthand just how terrible my anger could be, particularly when playing video games. That might sound absurd, but I imagine that there are some reading this who can relate to the Continue reading Rage Quit: The Real Reason, & Why You Should Be Concerned

7 Tips for Successful Writing

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We’ve all seen articles like this that vary in content, however I found through my journey of becoming a professional writer that I only used one or two from any given list. With this in mind, I would like to save you at least some time and research by compiling the tips that helped me the most. Continue reading 7 Tips for Successful Writing