Escape the SEO Swamp: Introducing the Most Civilized Search Engine on the Web

For years we’ve all accepted a strange bargain with internet search engines: in exchange for “free” search, we surrender our privacy, endure endless sponsored results, and wade through oceans of SEO sludge written more for algorithms than for human beings. That’s why I’ve become increasingly impressed with Kagi, a relatively new search engine that feels […]

If you use a Mac and still think Spotlight is “good enough,” allow me to introduce you to Raycast – the productivity launcher that quietly turns your computer into a command center. At first glance, Raycast looks like a simple app launcher. Press a keyboard shortcut, type a few letters, and open apps instantly. Nice, […]

Every now and then, I stumble across something so useful that not sharing it would feel borderline irresponsible. This is one of those times. If you’ve ever wanted the power of Adobe Photoshop without the subscription fees, the downloads, or the learning curve that feels like you’re training for a pilot’s license, let me introduce […]

Most of my readers are familiar with that dependable Italian standby, The Olive Garden. But what you may not realize is just how strong a value they’re quietly serving up every day. On a recent visit, I went with one of my usual favorites: the bottomless soup and salad. It’s simple in concept, but surprisingly […]

I was so honored to have been invited to speak on the topic, “Navigating the Storms of Life” on March 15th in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was such a thrill to face a large audience and deliver about as polished a presentation as I’ve ever delivered. A great number of audience members approached me afterwards, asked […]

I am excited to report that I’ve been asked to deliver an hour-long program on March 15th at 6:30 PM in Scottsdale, Arizona. My topic is titled “Navigating the Storms of Life” and will be an inspirational shot-in-the-arm to the attendees. Drawing upon actual stories from my own past, I will be sharing compelling, edge-of-your-seat […]

Let me introduce you to a tool that feels a bit like having X-ray vision for the internet. It’s called TinEye, and if you work with images in any capacity—blogger, marketer, small business owner, content creator, or even just curious human—you’re going to want this in your digital toolbox. What Is TinEye? TinEye is a […]

Here’s a problem most of us face sooner or later: you know how to do something on your computer, but explaining it to someone else is a pain. You either write a clunky email with too many steps, forget something important, or spend far too long taking screenshots and labeling them. Multiply that by onboarding […]

You have probably experienced the following: you come across a wonderful online article—something worth keeping—only to discover it’s buried under ads, sidebars, autoplay videos, pop-ups, comment threads, and “related stories” that have nothing to do with what you’re trying to read. You try to print it or save it as a PDF, and the result […]

It was my honor to deliver the keynote speech to a recent event hosted by the Maricopa Historical Society. It was my second invitation to speak to this august group of historians and history buffs. In late 2024 I had addressed them on the topic of Six Great Men, an overview of six of the […]