How Do You Build a Muscle?

It's not about exercise, I promise. I was thinking about this the other day while I was working out (Got a high school reunion coming up, dontcha know). The way you build muscle is to subject it to resistance. Of course, there are different ways of doing this. You can use weights, you can use … Continue reading How Do You Build a Muscle?

Check and Mate

If you have Netflix, but haven’t yet watched their brilliant limited (7 episodes) series, The Queen’s Gambit, may I humbly suggest you set aside some time to watch this wonderful show. Don’t be fooled by the splash screen or the title into thinking this is just another show about chess. Although the strategy game provides … Continue reading Check and Mate

Life’s Little Alphabet – ‘K’ is for Knowledge

At some point in your life, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Knowledge is power.” But what exactly does that mean? Does knowledge give you super strength? Invisibility? Super speed? No, of course not. But then again, you knew it wasn’t any of those anyway. Well then, could you read a lot of books, take some … Continue reading Life’s Little Alphabet – ‘K’ is for Knowledge

Four Little Words That Will Change Your Life

Are you trying to make a change? Trying to chart a new course for your life? If so, tell me: What do you want to be? Now ask yourself one question: What are you? What are you? It may sound like an odd question, but how you answer it will play a large part in … Continue reading Four Little Words That Will Change Your Life

For Your Reading Pleasure…

Here is the opening chapter of my latest release, Redemption's Edge, entitled Brothers. I hope you enjoy it. Redemption's Edge Brothers "Come on, Tadpole, put your back into it then. Or do you need me to help you with that mighty bale of hay?" Kelwyn clenched his teeth at the sound of the familiar voice … Continue reading For Your Reading Pleasure…

SENSELESS AGAIN – My second experience in a Sensory Deprivation Tank

I did my second session in a Sensory Deprivation tank this past Saturday. You can read about my first time here. I was hoping a second session might bring me a little closer to the answers I’ve been seeking. This time, I decided to book the float tank, which is a little larger than the … Continue reading SENSELESS AGAIN – My second experience in a Sensory Deprivation Tank

SENSELESS – My first time in a Sensory Deprivation Tank

The idea of sensory deprivation tanks has interested me for years. It’s also known as Float Therapy, floating, or REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique) therapy. This past weekend, I finally had the opportunity to try it at the Theta Float Spa in Springfield, MO in a pod similar to the one pictured. To be perfectly … Continue reading SENSELESS – My first time in a Sensory Deprivation Tank

Is It Worth the Price?

Please note: In this post, I use my own invested time, money, and prices, but this is going to apply to almost any author out there, especially the self-published ones such as myself. A good friend of mine recently posted a link to my latest book, Redemption’s Edge, on Facebook. One of his friends commented … Continue reading Is It Worth the Price?