Private Chef, Writer & Podcaster
Today, I stopped at the gas station, just chasing a simple craving. A hankering, really. I wasn’t looking for much—just a cold Starbucks Lite and a protein bar to hold me over until lunch. Something I’ve done a hundred times without thinking. But when the cashier rang me up and said, “That’ll be $10.98,” I didn’t reach …
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There’s something about having a book read to you that feels both intimate and practical. While I still love to sit down and physically read—especially in bed, where it’s become my nightly ritual—I also enjoy listening to books throughout my day, particularly while I’m working. As someone who juggles a few different roles—private chef, writer, …
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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’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 