Tag: travel

Friday of Firsts: Breathing, Amazon Music, and My Feet

Breathe by James Nestor: I can’t help it. I like self-help, how-to, and life-hacking books. But this one …whoa! I heard James Nestor on a Podcast talking about the science of breathing and breathing properly and so I picked up Breathe this week and… Continue Reading “Friday of Firsts: Breathing, Amazon Music, and My Feet”

Friday of Firsts: Sleep Mask, New Jeans, and Ice Spheres

Ya know how lots of Bloggers and Podcasters main-it-in on Fridays or put out a newsletter on Fridays with all their “best of” stuff from the week? I’m gonna do that. You’re reading the first installment of “Friday Firsts” where I’ll quickly give some… Continue Reading “Friday of Firsts: Sleep Mask, New Jeans, and Ice Spheres”

I Love Don Week 2025

Much has been written about “I Love Don Week” over the years so you might think there’s nothing left to say.  Wrong. We’re days away from the 52nd kick-off of “I Love Don Week” and while it’s not what is used to be, it’s… Continue Reading “I Love Don Week 2025”

Detroit Coffee Passport – Drifter Coffee

Here’s another gift from Kathy that shows why surrendoring in the “gift giving winning” contest was the right move. I can’t do what Kathy does. The latest?  For Father’s Day, she got me the Detroit Coffee Passport.  It’s cool! And cute! And perfect for… Continue Reading “Detroit Coffee Passport – Drifter Coffee”

Japanese Organizing Techniques

A couple weeks ago I watched Shogun, a miniseries set in Japan in the early 1600s. Something about British v. Portuguese trying to control the trade routes and colonize Japan, I think, while also navigating the thousand years of Japanese fighting and politics. The story… Continue Reading “Japanese Organizing Techniques”

MY CHRISTMAS WISH-LIST (2025)

One of the most popular features of my Blog is my “Stuff I Want” list – an ongoing list of things I would love to have but I don’t buy for myself, allowing readers and fans to buy them for me and enjoy the… Continue Reading “MY CHRISTMAS WISH-LIST (2025)”

Things I’m Doing: Traveling (and Suffering)

To think, 10-weeks ago, I had this small part of me that envied guys who travel on business. I know, I know, they all say, “it’s hell”, but then they share stories about things they’ve seen and airports they hate and I think, “well,… Continue Reading “Things I’m Doing: Traveling (and Suffering)”