Private Chef, Writer & Podcaster
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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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 …
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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 