Category: Things I Did

A Christmas Tree Saved is a Christmas Tree Earned

We started a new tradition last year. We went to a tree farm in northern Michigan and chopped down a tree and brought it home. Tied it to the roof of our van, we did. I didn’t have string, so I borrowed some “line”… Continue Reading “A Christmas Tree Saved is a Christmas Tree Earned”

Things I Did: Weekend Writing Wrap-Up

There was a point in my life where I’d have thought a blog entry like this was superfluous, unnecessary, and excessive (just like the two words I used after “superfluous”). I’d have also thought a blog entry like the one you’re about to read… Continue Reading “Things I Did: Weekend Writing Wrap-Up”

Things I Did: Started Taking Melatonin

As I’ve documented on this blog, I was having some sleep issues. Mainly, I’d wake up multiple times at night and have trouble going back to sleep and turning off my brain. Small worries would clutter my brain and then as minutes turned into… Continue Reading “Things I Did: Started Taking Melatonin”

Things I Did: Marketing Monday

It’s the best feeling in the world when someone trusts me, trust my knowledge, and believes as strongly in their business as I believe in mine.

Things I Did: Slept

I probably shouldn’t jump the gun and claim I’ve conquered sleep, already. It’s only been 2 nights, but I might be onto something. Here’s what I’m doing… Step 1: Planning a bedtime, sleep time, and a wake-up time that gives me 7.5 hours of… Continue Reading “Things I Did: Slept”

Things I Did: Bought a Book Entitled “Achieve Anything in Just One Year”

I bought this book called Achieve Anything in Just One Year: Be Inspired to Live Your Dreams and Accomplish Your Goals by Jason Harvey. I didn’t know what to expect. It’s a very different approach, and I like it. Essentially, you brainstorm a bunch… Continue Reading “Things I Did: Bought a Book Entitled “Achieve Anything in Just One Year””

Things I Did: Signed a Ghost-Writing Client

When I’m not writing about American Idol, The Bachelor and Bachelorette, and Survivor over at spunkybean, I write some other stuff. Once I wrote a concert-guide for Coachella. You can still buy it if you want to see how accurately I predicted the success… Continue Reading “Things I Did: Signed a Ghost-Writing Client”

Things I Did: Guest Blogged at MomRunsHalf

If you came here looking for something funny, inspiring, or relating to One Direction, you’ll have to check back tomorrow. Tomorrow I’m going to introduce the concept of a “Fight Club Resume.” Oh …make no mistake. You’ll want to check back and see what… Continue Reading “Things I Did: Guest Blogged at MomRunsHalf”

Things I Did: Took a Vacation

I needed a vacation. I needed time with my kids and my wife. I needed to clear my head and stare at the water for a while. I needed to cruise around a lake on a pontoon without sunscreen while holding an icy cold… Continue Reading “Things I Did: Took a Vacation”

Things I Did: Watched the 6-Minute Version of One Direction’s Video

I’m 40 years old. You might’ve picked up on that if you’ve been reading my blog. It happens. I’m not having a full-blown mid-life crisis, but if a few more things happen, I could easily see myself spinning out of control. But I’m not… Continue Reading “Things I Did: Watched the 6-Minute Version of One Direction’s Video”