Lifestyle
Finally Leaving California: the Pros and Cons
Our three month “avoid winter at all costs” stay in California is coming to an end. We’re leaving for our first major cross-country excursion of the year on Monday.
I knew we’d like California, but I didn’t expect to like it as much as we have. Here are some of the things I’ll miss the most… and least:
Pro: Friends. We’ve had the opportunity to spend quite a bit of time with friends, which has been Read More...
Becoming a Better Writer: A Worthy Goal for All of Us Shitty Hacks
I needed something new to fill my spare time. I’m not much for “traditional” hobbies like sewing or cheese-making, so I decided to learn a new skill. After searching for something interesting, I decided on… writing.
But wait… aren’t I already sort of a writer?
Well, I do a lot of writing here at BRU. I wrote a book. I’ve written a few magazine articles. But I never really considered myself a “writer.” Pretty much Read More...
The Secret to Success: Be Yourself
Before reading this post, read Jesse Scott’s post here:
http://jscott87.blogspot.com/2012/04/ever-changing-blogscape.html
Our world is an interesting place. the socio-econo-political landscape is changing rapidly. Some fundamental ideas that guided generations before us no longer apply.
Back in the Dark Ages (as I like to call them), people would train for a good job by doing well in school. Study hard. Listen to your teacher. They would join clubs, run for class officer, and other extracurricular activities Read More...
