Private Chef, Writer & Podcaster
Warning: This post contains spoilers. I love a good apocalyptic story. Z Nation, I Am Legend, The Book of Eli—give me a world in ruins, and I’m there for it. Despite the chaos, destruction, and imminent danger, there’s usually one redeeming thread that runs through most apocalyptic films: humanity. People helping people. Strangers becoming family. …
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I’ve been blogging for fifteen years. It started under an assumed name, on a blog about my life with sarcoidosis. It wasn’t supposed to be anything big—just a way to cope, to process, to reach out into the void. But it turned out a lot of people were out there, searching for the same thing …
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I am a lover of tech. Not in the casual, “I like gadgets” kind of way — I mean a full-blown, lifelong, soul-deep obsession with all things electronic, digital, smart, and sleek. I’ve always been in love with tech. Back in the 80s, when most people were walking around with bulky telephone books and leather-bound …
Continue reading "From Casiopedia to Siri: A Love Letter (and a Rant) from a Lifelong Tech Addict"
I’ve always been inquisitive. My mind is constantly turning, needing to know how things work or what something means. Whether I’m writing, brainstorming, or just following a random curiosity, I find myself diving deep into research more often than not. Like many writers, I’ve relied heavily on Google. And like many writers, I’ve found myself …
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In my previous post, I shared a frustrating encounter I had at the Starbucks drive-thru. The highlight? A barista who seemed personally offended that I wanted to use Apple Pay and then all but demanded a tip. It rubbed me the wrong way — and like I said, I usually tip! But attitude earns zero. …
Tate Basildon 