I recently watched two poignant films that pulled me into their intimate worlds and left me emotionally drained (in a good way) – Past Lives and Aftersun. Both movies derive from the personal histories of their talented first-time female directors, Celine Song and Charlotte Wells respectively. It’s remarkable, arguably the best movies of the last…
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How to Use AI to Pinpoint the Optimal Location for Your New Business
Last week I shared images from a wedding I went to on the campus of a defunct college. The old college and all its buildings will be converted into all sorts of things from hotels to distilleries and schools. Directly across the street is the small town of Poultney Vermont. It got me thinking if…
Estate Sale Find: Chief of Naval Operations Vintage Photo Album
Years ago, my dad bought a photo album at an estate sale for $45. Little did he know, this unassuming book contained a window into the life and career of Louis E. Denfeld, a major figure in 20th century naval history. (Louis pictured above) Since no one else is really interested in Denfeld I’ll add…
The Top 10 Free HubSpot Courses to Help You Get Certified and Land a Job
These are the boring bits, but they’ll be huge for your career and my SEO. I kid, but are you looking to advance your marketing career? Taking courses and getting certified by HubSpot Academy is a great way to things to add to your resume without having to spend thousands and make yourself stand out…
The Man Who Hates Good Movies: Armond White
Among the most infamous contrarian film critics is Armond White, who seems to take particular pleasure in defying critical consensus and panning beloved movies. White pulls no punches when reviewing Oscar contenders and box office smashes alike.
Neill Blomkamp: The Director who Disappeared. (But he’s back)
I first discovered the work of director Neill Blomkamp back in 2005 when his sci-fi short film Alive in Joburg took the internet by storm. This was pre-iPhone and just at the inception of YouTube. Even today, over 15 years later, I still remember being utterly captivated by that 6-minute short. The innovative CGI, the…
A Sad Tale of a Wild Bunny
We have had a frequent wild bunny visitor all summer long on our property, triggering many a Ring notification. This little guy has hopped around our yard, nibbling on grass, enjoying our banana pepper plants and bringing a smile to our faces. Sadly, this past Saturday night his story took a tragic turn. I arrived…
The Digital Nomad’s Guide to Working Remotely in Burlington, VT
One of the perks of being a Freelancer or a Work from Homer is you don’t really need to work from home. If you’re visiting or traveling through Burlington, Vermont, this charming small city on Lake Champlain has plenty of great spots to park yourself and get some remote work done. Here are a few…
A College Campus Finds New Life as a Distillery
Yesterday I attended a wedding at the historic former Green Mountain College campus in Poultney, Vermont. The reception was held in Withey Hall, one of the original buildings on campus. As a guest, I had the chance to explore this beautiful riverside campus along the Poultney River. Though I never attended Green Mountain College myself,…
How Blogging Daily Helps Me Manage My ADHD
This is a bit personal, but if there’s anything I’m an expert in, it’s me. One part of me I’m getting to know better is my ADHD. I was diagnosed with ADD (now called ADHD-inattentive type) long ago. My mind is often racing and my thoughts feel scattered or chaotic. Over the years, I’ve learned…