Father. Writer. Minimalist. Living Life.
[Average read time: 8 minutes] The Analyst is a book I started writing over a year ago and I want to share an excerpt with you. This is a working cover and will change before it’s published. Another book took priority due to recent developments, but I plan to publish this in the coming months. […]
[Average read time: 4 minutes] This has been a very interesting journey for me. For starters, I never thought I would be divorced. Moreover, if it were to happen, I could never have guessed it would happen before my 30th birthday. I was wrong! Has it been easy? Not at all. Divorce is filled with […]
I recently wrote about how I threw out everything I owned two years ago as I embarked on my journey into minimalism. Divorce was the inspiration for my first book and a perfect opportunity to re-evaluate my life and my relationship with objects. Decluttering my life allowed me to really focus on my priorities – my kids, family, […]
My dad’s birthday is today and I think he’s really excited about turning 53. I wasn’t sure what to give him. He loves a good steak from Saltgrass and he prefers activities over things, but that’s what I give him every year. I decided to do something different this year. I’m writing this post for […]
[Average read time: 3 minutes] Two years ago I threw out everything I owned that I didn’t give away or sell. I haven’t gone completely rogue, but I’m making progress. I have some clothes, a dresser, bed, one end table, Kindle, laptop, and a backpack. I do have some personal hygiene stuff like deodorant, cologne, […]
I am one of the millions of fans that will indulge in season 3 of the Netflix original series, Narcos, which will be available September 1st. The first two seasons saw the rise of Pablo Escobar and Colombia’s Medellin cartel. I binge-watched all of season 2 when it was released in 2016 – a bitter-sweet […]
According to the Pew Research Center, as of 2014, 51% of American adults lived in middle-income households. The median household income in 2014 was $53,657, according to the Census Bureau. To put this in perspective, half of all American households live on less than $53,657. Remember, these are households, not individuals. It can be a […]
(Average read time: 6 minutes) It was Friday night and I was at happy hour with coworkers after my first week at a new job. As it came to an end, I made my way to the bar to convince a girl I just met to give me her number. The conversation started off great, […]
[Average read time: 3 minutes] When I was 29 and going through a divorce, things weren’t exactly going to plan. Duh! At a time when most people I knew were beginning and cultivating long-term relationships, I was doing the exact opposite. I felt rudderless and without purpose. On top of that, many mutual, long-time “friends” chose whether […]
[Average read time: 5 minutes] Have you ever wondered why no matter what you do, you’re just not getting ahead? If so, Steve Martin’s advice might be exactly what you need. Steve Martin was interviewed in 2007 about his book Born Standing Up. “Nobody ever takes note of my advice, because it’s not the answer […]