I was talking with my son the other day about his school work. I made a joke about how my granddad used to walk to school barefoot, uphill, through the snow, backwards twice a day just so he could share a book with a friend and write his assignments on the back of an old faded newspaper. We got a good laugh out of that. But it got me to thinking about how much technology has changed our lives. We sat down and brainstormed this essay about technology. It’s too bad he didn’t have an assignment to do but I thought it would make an interesting blog post. So here…
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How The Computer You’re Reading This On Contributes to Climate Change
The ubiquitous presence of computers has revolutionized how we live, work, and communicate. From personal laptops to massive data centers, these devices have become indispensable tools in our daily lives. However, amid their convenience and efficiency lies a significant environmental concern: their contribution to climate change. At the heart of this issue lies the energy consumption of modern computers. Every click, download, and stream requires electricity, and this demand has only grown with the proliferation of digital technology. Servers humming in data centers, routers transmitting data across continents, and personal devices buzzing in our pockets all require power – and much of it is generated from fossil fuels. The manufacturing…
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The Importance of Documenting Your Family History
I was adopted. I’ve always wondered where I came from, ancestrally speaking. I’ve started getting information about my family history from brothers and sisters who were adopted by other families. And during this process, I’ve learned a lot about how important it is to document as much of your family history as possible. The main benefit to doing this, in my view, is so that future generations of my family will have an easy time finding answers to the questions I’ve wondered about all my life. Also, having information about my ancestry helps me with my sense of identity. I have a cultural heritage I never understood before, in fact.…
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The Impact of Technology on My Daily Life
Technology has become an integral part of my daily life. From the moment I wake up and check my phone, to the moment I go to bed and set my alarm on my smartwatch, technology is constantly present in my life. But have you ever stopped to think about the impact that technology has on you? Communication Let’s start with the way we communicate. Gone are the days of waiting for a letter to arrive in the mail or even having to be in the same room as someone to have a conversation. Now, I can easily communicate with anyone, anywhere in the world, at any time through the use…
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How to Beat Seasonal Depression
Temperatures are dropping, holidays are imminent and the daylight hours are getting shorter. All these things can make anyone feel down in the dumps — especially if you’re someone who suffers from seasonal depression. Some of the signs of seasonal depression include: lack of energy weight gain/loss changes in sleeping habits The following tips are in no way a replacement for professional mental health care, they might help ease some of the side effects of seasonal depression: Contact Your Doctor The first and most important tip for managing seasonal depression is to contact your doctor and set up an appointment for an evaluation. Your doctor will give you an assessment…
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The Alamo Season Pass
How would you like to see up to 30 movies a month for less than $17? Enter the Alamo season pass. Named the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, there are currently 36 locations in the United States. The Alamo Drafthouse chain serves dinner and drinks in the movies and has a dress code. It’s a unique experience you should check out if you have the opportunity. If you live close to an Alamo cinema, you should consider investing in the Alamo season pass. Starting at only $16.99 a month, you can see a movie every day with the pass. The most expensive package runs $29.99 each month, and with the cost of…
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The 3X3 Method for Your Life Strategy
I bet you’ve never heard of the 3X3 method for your life strategy. But it’s one of the most powerful strategies you can use. And this post tells you everything you need to know about the 3X3 life strategy. If you’ve ever felt like you can accomplish more in your life, but you just can’t quite accomplish everything you want, get ready for your life to change. The 3X3 life strategy is a simple method that anyone can use. And because it’s simple, you can start immediately. In a short time, you can get big results in your life. Keep reading to learn more. What Is the 3X3 Life Strategy…
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MLB versus Minor League Baseball
Major League Baseball games are popular. And they get all of the press. But minor league games are better in many ways. Here are three reasons minor league baseball is better than Major League Baseball. I love baseball. And I enjoy MLB games. I’ve attended many MLB games and many minor league baseball games. And I like minor league games a lot more. It’s pretty much to the point where I attend minor league games and watch MLB games on TV or listen on the radio. Keep reading to learn why. 1 – Money Matters How much do you send when you go to a Major League Baseball game? It’s…
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5 Things to Avoid 4 Hours before Bed
Why do you need a list of five things to avoid four hours before bed? You need sleep. And you need to determine the best way to get a good night of sleep. The best way to sleep is to give your mind and body the best chance to relax before bed. And if you can relax the four hours before you go to bed you have the best chance of good sleep. You’re probably going to disagree with at least one or two things in this post. But if you’re not sleeping as well as you want, at least consider trying these things out. Give it a try for…
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What Is BookTube? (How to Get Started)
BookTube is a community of YouTubers who make videos talking about books. If you’re a reader, you might have already heard about it, but if you haven’t yet, you will soon. I suspect it won’t be long until BookTube has at least a million viewers. In fact, it might have already hit that number. Most BookTubers focus on YA books, but you can find vibrant BookTube channels discussing any genre of book you can think of. The formats that BookTubers use to organize their discussions of YA literature can be applied to any other genre with equal success. The most common type of BookTube content is the book review, but…
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Risk Tolerance and Other Subjects
I’m trying to post consistently every Monday now, so I’m back with something else that’s on my mind: Risk tolerance. I can’t think of a more timely topic right now. I got the following text message from a friend of mine this week: I am in awe of the world. My dad lost 30% of all of his money. He’s retired and lives off his pension and his 401k. He set himself up in the most perfect way he could. He lived comfortably throughout working and was able to retire because of that. Who knows how much else the stocks will continue to drop? But what I do know is…
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3 Random Productivity Tips for Entrepreneurs
I’m going to start writing a fresh blog post every Monday with a “3 random things” topic. Today’s topic is productivity for entrepreneurs. What ideas to I have for topics for coming Mondays? I might write about business or money. I also might just write about life in general. And I might get even more random than that. Here’s what’s on my mind related to productivity today, though: 1- Get a Standup Desk I used to work at my kitchen table when I was poor. An ex-girlfriend of mine and her new boyfriend gave me a real desk for free at some point, but I don’t use it anymore. (He…
