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67How to Write Science Fiction Using Character-Driven Conflicts
Yes...we have learned that the journey of life is long, but that it's worth the struggle. For book rights and a sequel, anything is worth it."
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76Helping a Friend Overcome Suicidal Thoughts
Discussions on suicide are fraught with mystery. For most of us, suicide is not an option that is ever seriously considered - we experience emotional setbacks, but there is never the desire to end everything. Jobs are lost, families break apart,...
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74Balancing the Federal Budget: The Time for Tough Decisions Is Now (a Letter to So-Called Fiscal Conservatives)
This is a letter to the so-called fiscal conservatives who believe that we can balance our federal budget by simply cutting funding to all the "unnecessary" expenses like Planned Parenthood, the National Endowment for the Arts, NPR, and Education. ...
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71Maintaining a Responsible Debt Cycle Depends on Always Saving Money
We are a nation in debt, it's true. But that doesn't necessarily mean that debt itself is always a bad thing. Debt does have its uses, but leaning to heavily on credit cards and mortgages is no less dangerous than playing with fire. Allowing...
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60Purchasing Good Food to Save Money, Save Time, and Eat Well
I once read an anecdote about a car mechanic who offered service which was either cheap, quick, or good - the customer could pick any two. If the work was cheap and quick, then it wouldn't be good - if it was quick and good, then it wouldn't be...
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77Food, Culture, and Evolution: Why We Make Bad Decisions About What We Eat
Can food ruin a person's life? Sure it can. When we attach misplaced values of what's "right" to eat and what's "wrong" to eat, we can become so wrapped up in "eating well" that we don't consume enough of...
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74Equip Your Kitchen to Save Money on Food: Simple Tools for Easy Cooking and Budgeting
One of the worst kitchen purchases I ever made was a 3" utility knife I bought for $5. It looked like a good knife - it has a wooden handle, three fasteners through that handle, and a stainless steel blade. And at five bucks, you couldn't be the...
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78How to Protect Your Home From Velociraptors
Unfortunately, it's a familiar feeling to thousands of homeowners. You've just returned home from work. It's been a long day. You're tired. You just want to sit down in your easy chair, turn on CNN, and wait for someone to go zap some frozen...
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65The Modern Gentleman: Chivalry Meets the Real Man
Stereotypes abound when it comes to discussion of the sexes. Men are sometimes seen as quiet creatures who are "out-of-touch" with their emotions - other times, they are considered "needy" and "selfish" and "immature." Women get labeled...
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56Internet Jobs Build Wealth Despite World Poverty, but They Offer No Guarantees
Poke, a creative company in London, has developed a global wealth ranking for users of their site based on the average income worldwide. If you'd like to know how your paycheck compares to incomes around the world, visit the Global Rich List. Yet...
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