As you can probably tell from the breadth and description of the interests I highlight on this website, I have ADHD. Or should I say I am ADH? You see, I don’t really see my brain as any more problematic than a neurotypical’s brain. I feel like I was just born with a different presetContinue reading “ADHD Skills”
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Environmentalism is Human
Walking in nature is what we were designed to do. Smelling decaying leaves and rich soil while taking in the stark colors of winter or the vibrant colors of spring, summer, or fall is our natural habitat. I am amazed whenever I see litter on the ground. How can humans spend so much time creatingContinue reading “Environmentalism is Human”
8 Bit Cardboard Wizard’s Stress Relief Manifesto
Stress will kill us if we don’t deal with it. I use the energy to engage with a hobby or I do one of these. Deep Breathing Breathing techniques are great. I use the Oak App to guide my deep breathing exercises. It is simple and quick and can reset your stress levels instantly. MeditationContinue reading “8 Bit Cardboard Wizard’s Stress Relief Manifesto”
Mead Projects of 2020
I have been making mead for about one year now and it has been a rewarding experience. I have had quite a few project ideas bouncing around and I want to start keeping track of them for my own purposes and maybe these ideas will spark someone else’s imagination. Completed Projects (*) means I wantContinue reading “Mead Projects of 2020”
Change What You Can and Let Go of the Rest
Changing what you can and letting go of the rest is a goal that brings happiness. I’m not sure if this is a goal that is actually achievable but I believe that it is a goal that I should constantly strived for. Finding this balance is the constant focus of my life and the furtherContinue reading “Change What You Can and Let Go of the Rest”
Jekka’s Harvest Mead
I have documented on this website my love for making mead. It is an extremely versatile medium that is (in my opinion) under-rated and under-appreciated. I am no expert in anything but I have been making a light, sparkling spiced session mead (about 4-5% abv.) that I have been working on that I wanted toContinue reading “Jekka’s Harvest Mead”
Why Forgiveness is My Favorite Spell
Forgiveness is a personal journey. I never want to tell anyone else how to live their life. Something that I find infinitely rewarding in my own life is forgiving those around me for large and small things alike. I want to make some things clear before I talk about why I love forgiveness and whyContinue reading “Why Forgiveness is My Favorite Spell”
Why Walking is My Favorite Activity
Helps Manage and Solve Pain As a musician and gamer with an extremely sedentary past, walking (mixed with meditation) has helped manage and heal the pain from carpal tunnel, costochondritis, and nerve pain. These injuries used to take over my life but now if any of them poke their heads up I know what toContinue reading “Why Walking is My Favorite Activity”
5 Reasons I Want to Be a Hobbit
1. The Homes Hobbit holes seem like such a great place to live. Living halfway underground is very energy efficient and being underground gives me a feeling of being grounded or connected to the earth. The round doors, windows, and timber give these homes the natural, flowing feeling of the woods. The fact that gardensContinue reading “5 Reasons I Want to Be a Hobbit”
Why I Love Honey Buzz
I wish this was a paid endorsement, but like all of my other posts so far, I am just expressing my love for the things I love. Honey Buzz by Elf Creek Games shot to the top of my favorite board games (tied with Root) almost the first time I played it. This tile laying,Continue reading “Why I Love Honey Buzz”
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