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Reflecting on 9/11: A Personal Narrative 22 Years On
As we mark the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, it's worth pausing to remember that fateful day and reflect on how it transformed America and the world at large. My own experiences living in Washington, DC during the events provide a small but important window into the shared trauma and subsequent resilience that became defining aspects of the era.
Memories of Zack's from the Mid 2000s
A lot had changes in DC over the last 30 years but I found a great bit of memories from the mid-2000s that I wrote around 2005 when I was going to Zack's Bar to play pool, drink, and hang out with my friends a lot. I also riff on life living in the city of Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.
Being a Young Cadet
More discovered autobiographical writing that I didn't fictionalize at all back in 2005 when I was writing Hill Mole. All about being a JROTC Ranger in Ranger Club at Saint Louis School in Honolulu, Hawaii, where I grew up. This is all true.
I Was Merely a Dupe and a Fool
I wrote this short story on and around May 13, 2005. It's part of a larger, fictional, work called Hill Mole, but this is, rather, true and actual and taken from my own personal, Washington, DC, life experience.
If I Were The Devil by Paul Harvey
I have never heard this before and I am a huge fan of classic radio and voices like Paul Harvey's and I wasn't aware of this. It's either amazingly prescient or this entire moral panic thing is cyclical and happens in almost exactly the same way every single time throughout the history of civilization. Amen.
Trump Mug Shot for Posterity
The mug shot of Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States, was taken at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 24, 2023.
Overcoming Obstacles in My Fitness Journey: One Day at a Time
Getting into shape has been the hardest thing I have ever done—and I have done it a number of times in my life. Unlike most men, losing weight and becoming both strong and healthy has never been motivated by women.
How To Make The Next School Year Easier As A Teacher
For the teachers among us, you have come to the right place. Although you are trained and well-educated to help you create successful lesson plans for the benefit of your children, you might struggle for inspiration as the years go on. Or, you might find it challenging to create new exam papers that are different from last year. Or, you might simply need some help juggling 30 children that pose various challenges and test your patience.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Checklist for Google Search and Bing Search
Here's a checklist to help you optimize a new website for both Google and Bing. Please note that both search engines have a lot of overlap in terms of what they consider important for SEO, but there are some platform-specific tips as well.
Online Community Standards from Howard Rheingold
Back in the 90s, I was a Howard Rheingold Associate and spent many years on ArtsWire, The Meta Network, The Well, and Brainstorms. Here's Howard's 1998 art of hosting good online conversations list of good advice.
Some Amazing Words by Kurt Vonnegut from the Beginning for Palm Sunday
I am listening to the audio book of Palm Sunday by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., and the beginning and introduction is so painfully good that I really want to share it with you! Hi ho.
Handy Guide and Reference to Yoast SEO Title and Description Variables
There are a lot more variables you can throw into your Yoast SEO Title and SEO Description boxes to make each and every page more automated, more descriptive, more bespoke, and less likely to throw a duplication flag than if you just roll with the Yoast SEO defaults.
I recommend Cloudflare to all of my SEO clients
Cloudflare is a powerful tool that can be used to improve the performance and security of any website. The free plan is a great option for most websites, but Cloudflare Pro may be a better option for websites that need more features or control.
Cool Stuff Pavel Tsatsouline Says in His Books
Pavel Tsatsouline, a master of kettlebell training, has reshaped the fitness landscape with his pioneering approach to strength and conditioning, as detailed in his influential works "Power to the People!" and "Enter the Kettlebell!" His methodologies emphasize the kettlebell's power to enhance strength, flexibility, and endurance, advocating for a regimen that combines heavy lifting with the precision of Russian training secrets for unparalleled physical prowess.
ChatGPT-4 Writes an Obituary for Chris Abraham
I know this is macabre, but this obit is unedited and just how the ChatGPT-4 Chatbot interpreted my life. it got my DOB totally wrong. And my marital and parental status as well.
The Secret Life of Saint Louis JROTC Rangers in the 80s
Officially, JROTC is a high school program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces that aims to develop leadership skills, citizenship, and personal growth in students. The Rangers component typically involves specialized training in outdoor skills, physical fitness, and team building.
Chris Abraham According to ChatGPT GPT-4
Chris Abraham is a digital marketing strategist, consultant, and online influencer based in Arlington, Virginia.
My Kaimuki, Honolulu, O`ahu, Hawaii
Kaimuki, a neighborhood located on the island of Oahu, is one of the most vibrant and historic areas in Honolulu, Hawaii.
My Salt Lake, Honolulu, O`ahu, Hawaii
Salt Lake, also known as Āliapa‘akai in the Hawaiian language, is a neighborhood situated in the city of Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
My Aliamanu Elementary School
Aliamanu Elementary School, located in the Salt Lake neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii, is a public school that serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade.
My Saint Louis School for Boys
Saint Louis School for Boys, located in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a private, Catholic, all-boys school that has a storied history stretching back over 175 years.
Growing Up Haole in Hawaii
Growing up Haole in Hawaii is a unique and complex experience. In the Hawaiian language, "Haole" is a term that refers to people of non-Hawaiian or non-Polynesian descent, particularly white individuals.
Cats and Coffee by Llew Gowen
This poem is a series of Shadormas, a poetic form consisting of a six-line stanza or sestet. This form, which supposedly originated in Spain, contains 26 syllables in the order of 3/5/3/3/7/5. A poem may consist of one stanza, or an unlimited number of stanzas (a series of shadormas).
Lucky Employee Number 13 at New Media Strategies (NMS)
Chris Abraham was one of the early employees of New Media Strategies and was hired as employee number 13.
I'm going to have ChatGPT ghostwrite my unfinished spy novel
I am totally going to have ChatGPT write my novel for me... I fed in a bunch of chapters from my unfinished novel, Hill Mole and this is what ChatGPT did with it!
Happy holidays and a very happy new year to you and your family!
As the holiday season has arrived, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a very happy Hanukkah and a Merry Christmas.
More about Aphantasia
Before I discovered aphantasia, I had never conceived that I completely lacked a mind's eye.
You really need to double or triple the amount of water and electrolytes you take every single day
It turns out I need 155oz or so water every day. The dosage of water and electrolytes has more to do with body size and weight so eight glasses of water a day is only appropriate for someone who is 128 lbs and not for someone like me who is currently 321 lbs. The number of ounces you need to consume every day to supply your body with an adequate amount of water is your body weight divided by two. So, my perfectly average friend Mark, requires 75oz of water a day.
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