Private Chef, Writer & Podcaster
Today I swung by Starbucks for a quick coffee, opting for the drive-through because I was in a bit of a rush. Everything was normal until I got to the window. I let the cashier know I would be paying with Apple Pay, and her response honestly caught me off guard. She gave me a …
In the digital era, the evolution of apps and services has shifted drastically from one-time payments to subscription-based models. Initially, when apps first emerged, they were affordable, priced between $.99 to $1.00, making them accessible to many. However, the landscape has transformed dramatically, with many apps adopting subscription models that can cost as much as …
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(Warning: This post contains spoilers for The White Lotus Season 3.) The White Lotus has always thrived on controversy, social satire, and pushing boundaries. Season 3 is no different. But the media’s reaction to a particular scene in episode six—where the Ratcliff brothers engage in a drug-fueled sexual encounter on a yacht—exposes a deeper hypocrisy …
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I’ve always considered myself an artistic person. Creativity has been a constant in my life, whether through cooking, art, writing, podcasting, or now, 3D modeling and printing. But lately, I’ve been reflecting on how the expectations of others have shaped—and sometimes drained—the joy from my creative pursuits. Walking Away from Writing (For Now) A while …
Nothing makes a blog post pop like a photo. It draws the eye of the reader and tells them what your blog is about. “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Like most people, we go through images online and download the one that speaks to our blog posts. Some of us “protect” ourselves by …
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Tate Basildon 