Many years ago, my wife and I took a trip to Chile. The idea was to tour my native country and explore new places wherever the road took us (this before smartphones). As newlyweds, this would be an excellent opportunity […]
After completing my reading the other day early in the morning, I headed over to the window. As I peered out into the darkness, I noticed a faint red spot on the horizon. Not sure exactly what it was, I […]
The other day my dad called and asked if I’d be interested in buying a boat from his neighbor. It turns out they were talking, and he mentioned he’s considering selling the boat as he’s in his late 70’s and […]
Years ago, my father gifted me with my very first car, a used 1988 Honda Civic Hatchback. As he dangled the keys in front of me, he said, “It’s now your car. Everything this car needs is your responsibility. You’re […]
Yesterday I was visiting a client’s office and was working on some label designs for them. As I clicked away on the computer, a young man greeted me. “You’re Marcos, right?” he asked. “Carlos,” I replied. “Yes, yes, you’ve told […]
Barry Bremen is best known for his outrageous stunts as an imposter. Not surprisingly, he acquired the title The Great Imposter. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Barry would pose as a professional player and figure in professional sports. […]
Every morning during my devotional time with God, I have a French press filled with hot water and tea at my side. Those not familiar with a French press, it’s a brewing device made of a long glass beaker with […]
Many people are familiar with Thomas Edison as a genius inventor, but few people can name all his inventions. Unknowingly to many, a lot of these inventions were refined over time and are with us today. One such creation is […]
I couldn’t believe almost twenty years had passed since I bought that apartment. Nearly twenty years ago, I lived with my parents and saved money because I planned on buying a house with my then-fiance. It was also the time […]
We all recognize Martin Luther King Jr. as a prolific speaker and a key founder of the civil rights movement, but many don’t know that he almost didn’t pass a public speaking class. Martin Luther King Jr. was a bright […]
After my kids went into the skate park, I took a seat on a nearby bench. As I reached into my shorts’ side pocket to pull out my AirPods, I realized the pocket was empty. I had left the zipper […]
In 2014, NASA made history by sending a design file to the International Space Station’s 3-D printer to print a ratchet wrench. “In less than a week, the ratchet was designed, approved by safety and other NASA reviewers, and the […]
