Scams and Scamming Scammers: 6 Things to Check Online

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Something I discovered today really frosts my behind, pardon my 1910s French. I discovered a scam that is ripping people off.

As I venture into new career waters, one of my lead sources is Craigslist. I know, being upset about a scam on Craigslist is kind of like complaining about fat content in McDonalds’ food (more…)

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Bracing for Adolescence: A Father’s lament about braces, modern dentistry and something about dating.

I’ve never had braces to the deep chagrin and envy of my older sisters. And I like to remind them of that – that I both never needed braces and will always be younger.

My daughter is not so fortunate. (more…)

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Networking, Small-Talk, and Cocktails: An Introvert’s Worst Nightmare

As part of my writing journey, I’ve signed up to attend my first writer’s conference, Writer’s Digest Conference, on the recommendation of fellow author B.J. Knapp. Sitting in a conference room that’s either too cold or too hot, and never in the proverbial Goldilocks’ zone of just-right is one thing. Handing out business cards and gripping-and-grinning is quite another.

Like a lot of writers, I am an introvert: a fancy word that means I like books more than people and small talk. Even small-talk in books is a little annoying. But I have more than just an aversion to small talk and mingling, I also have a fear. (more…)

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The Careful Man – A Poem

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This post represents a turning point in this blog. Up until now, my vision has been clouded. Now, while it's not as clear as the skies over the Sahara, I…

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