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Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on their experience with Bear. I appreciate it! All the comments were positive, so I'm jumping on board...
on Sep 5
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I feel drawn back to the analog world more and more. There’s something about physical media I miss. I know nostalgia is part of it...
on Sep 16
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I’m beginning to cultivate a digital garden using Bear. It includes slash pages, creative projects, demos, and other resources. It’s a place to play and experiment...
on Sep 13
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Photographic textures you can use as wallpapers on your desktop, laptop, or mobile device. Each image is 3600 pixels x 2400 pixels.
on Sep 12
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I’ve had a lifelong interest in visual art. I love to draw using traditional mediums like graphite, ink, and watercolor. Here's a small collection of my artwork.
on Sep 9
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What's Something You Regularly Fail At?
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Ironically, my answer is blogging. I’ve abandoned four blogs this year, none lasting more than 60 days. My problem hasn’t been building the sites...
on Sep 7
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I've been curious about Bear for a while. After seeing Robert's new Bearming Theme, I decided to try it and paid for a one-month subscription. So far, I'm impressed. One feature I love is the...
on Sep 4
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I'm not a fitness coach or therapist, but I can tell you nothing has improved my physical and mental health more than the simple habit of taking daily walks. Most people underestimate its benefits, and...
on May 31
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We overestimate how much people notice us. This tendency is called The Spotlight Effect. “The spotlight effect is the psychological phenomenon by which people tend to believe they are being noticed more than they really...
on May 29
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Bro, I can't help but notice your inner monologue has been extremely negative. Why are you being so hard on yourself? I've never heard you speak that harshly to your friends and family. Maybe you...
on May 28
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I'm an old-school nerd who's worked in the IT industry for 30+ years. I enjoy coding, photography, art, and design.
on May 23
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It's been three weeks since I decided to get back online and give blogging another try, this time using Scribbles. Things are going well, but posting daily can be a real challenge. I've noticed a...
on May 20
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Behold! The Texas Instruments TI-99/4A! This was the first home computer my family owned. I still remember how excited I was when we got it. It was a Christmas gift, and I was around 15...
on May 16
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Early morning sun shining through a group of tall pine trees, casting long shadows across the green grass.
on May 16
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When I tell people I'm a morning person, they sometimes reply, "Me too; how early do you get up?" When I say 4 AM, they look at me like a freak. It's unusual, that's for...
on May 15
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Streaming Service Decision Fatigue
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It's easy to assume that having more choices is better. It may be up to a certain point. But too many options can paralyze you with decision fatigue. I can find no better example than...
on May 14
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My youngest son is graduating from college today. It's hard to believe it's been four years since we moved him into his dorm. Moments like these are bittersweet. There's joy in the achievement and sadness...
on May 9
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I envy bloggers who can write in a natural, free-flowing style. It's casual and personal, making you feel as if you're chatting over a cup of coffee. Reading all the blogs on Scribbles has inspired...
on May 8
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Large blooms on saucer magnolia (tulip magnolia) tree in Coleman Hill Park. It's one of the most popular flowering trees in the United States.
on May 7
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I love the design process but never reach a point where I'm happy. I continually change themes, plug-ins, and services. Never satisfied, I build things up only to tear them down. The same applies to...
on Feb 18