Blind Chicken Soup
What do you think of when you see a baby chicken? Do you see cuteness or do you see a sandwich? (Blind chicken soup isn't actually a dish.)
Unexpected Marching Bands
What do you do when your life is interrupted by an unexpected marching band? It happened to me today while trying to meditate.
Why You Do Not Need A Treadmill
Want to get some exercise? Great. Put on your shoes and walk out the front door. Here's a quick lesson on why you do not need a treadmill.
Why Race To A Red Light?
I was riding my bicycle to the temple when a truck sped past me. A minute later, it was stuck in traffic. In life, why race to a red light?
How to Lose 30 Pounds in 3 Simple Steps
If you want to know how to lose 30 pounds without surgery, diet pills, or crazy diets, here is an alternative. I lost 30 pounds by making 3 changes.
New Year’s Resolutions
Simplify your new year's resolutions for 2015 by not setting goals you know you'll never attain. Set something realistic and commit to it.
I Ain’t Dead – I’m Still Very Much Alive
First of all, I ain't dead. It's some other guy named Mark Blackard. With that disclaimer out of the way, let me continue.
Manila Travel Scam – Beware of the Horse and Buggy Ride
A frequent Manila travel scam happens on horse and buggy tours. I recommend you do not take a horse and buggy ride in Manila. Here's why.
Farewell to a Good Friend – A Funeral in Thailand
Last November, almost a year ago now, I lost another good friend of mine. His name was Tha-baang. Here's the story of a funeral in Thailand.