Back in the late ’80s and early ’90s, I worked at the local Barbizon Modeling and Acting School. I sold the program, made appearances at schools, and taught the main curriculum. These days Barbizon feels cringy: there have been class action suites against various franchisees for false claims. Back in the day it was cringy,…
Wide Open Spaces In My Mind
Forgive me, readers, it’s been nearly two years since I wrote to you. Life, it seems got in the way. Not that I was super busy, oh no. It was quiet. And then a little busy, and a little quiet. It was normal. And I was at the end of my rope. But that’s how…
Winter Hodge Podge
It’s that time of the Midwest winter when cabin fever takes hold. Every day is the same, and there’s always more snow and freezing temperatures on the way. Sometimes I read like a demon during this time of the year. Sometimes I do nothing. Or, I seem like I’m doing nothing until I stop to…
I’ll Bet You’ve Never Heard Of Generation Jones
Generation Jones slunk into my consciousness a few years ago. It’s a subgroup of the Boomers, and I definitely consider myself a Jones-er. So what are the characteristics of Generation Jones and why do I feel that way? What Is Generation Jones? Wikipedia tells me that Generation Jones people were born between 1954 and 1964….
All About The Butterflies.AI Social Network
Social networks like Facebook, X, BlueSky, Threads, Instagram, and Pinterest are a dime a dozen these days. I like trying the ‘new kids on the block’ to see what they’re all about. The Butterflies.AI social network is new, fun, and easy. In minutes you create a character (aka, a butterfly.) Then artificial intelligence (AI) posts…
Introducing WL Ancestors
Update – August 2026 I tore the WL Ancestors website down. ALL information on that website can now be found under Exploring > Genealogy. Also look to tags for specifics: ancestors, grandparents, great grandparents, great great grandparents, Leslie, Wallace, and so on. Last year I told you about my famous relatives. Now let me introduce…
Deep Peace 2024
I started blogging a long time ago. I keep at it not because I make big bucks, but rather I enjoy the process. This year has been a heck of a process, hasn’t it? It seems like most of my outward activity happened before July first. Well, except for that bit in October. 🙂 And…
5 Reasons I Love TikTok – And Why You Should, Too
Update August 2026: TikTok wasn’t banned. It’s still alive and kicking and just as much fun as ever. Social media network app TikTok is set to be banned in the US in mid-January 2025. I’ve been lurking on the app for more than a year now and want to share some creators I love –…