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April 1, 2023
It’s been almost 3 years since I’ve written in this section which has been renamed amusing musings. I won’t write in this section often, but it’s a journal for my thoughts and a prequel to my book, which I’m privately writing and will publish posthumously. So these entries will be short and capture my thoughts.…
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Articles: 3.31.23
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https://www.wsfa.com/2023/03/05/powerball-jackpot-winner-inspired-by-last-boeing-747-jet https://www.businessinsider.com/banker-quit-ubs-live-off-dividends-4-etfs-relies-on-2023-2 https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/family/family-that-won-300-million-jackpot-spends-it-in-an-unusual-way/ss-AA16oOqK https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/survey-your-kingdom-from-this-splendid-5m-arkansas-castle https://www.businessinsider.com/real-estate-investing-mistakes-to-avoid-according-to-investor-2023-1 https://www.symbis.com/blog/do-married-couples-have-to-enjoy-the-same-hobbies https://www.businessinsider.com/real-estate-investing-home-flipping-photos-texas-2023-3 https://www.foodandwine.com/meat-poultry/chicken/chicken-thighs/chicken-thighs https://www.tmz.com/2023/03/08/2-billion-powerball-winner-hollywood-hills-home-inside-photos https://www.unilad.com/community/retired-couple-selbees-math-win-millions-lottery-winfall-433232-20230309 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https://comicbookmovie.com/justice-league/zack-snyder-drops-huge-hint-about-mysterious-event-with-new-image-of-henry-cavills-superman-a201062 https://thecryptobasic.com/2023/03/16/coinbase-legal-officer-outlines-steps-for-xrp-relisting https://www.tastingtable.com/1230244/anthony-bourdain-eric-ripert-agreed-on-the-key-to-great-ceviche HoneyDew Podcast #221…
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Month End: March Snapshot
This month felt like one of the longest months for me, and yet in June, our 2nd child will be here. Our son wasn’t a part of our plan, but he’s almost here. I remember last year when my sweet wife was asked by my sister-in-law if I was excited, because I didn’t appear to…
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Articles: 3.15.23
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Articles: 2.28.23
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Month End: February Snapshot
At the end of February, change is inevitable and at times very necessary. I met with my old roommate/friend after work for a few drinks, talked about old times, and talked about business. It was after that night that I made a commitment to change my habits. I feel like I’ve brought more problems into…
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Articles: 2.15.23
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Month End: January Snapshot
At the start of 2023, I felt like this year was going to be weird. This year started with me having a health scare. I felt like my body’s health was worse than it has been in a long time. I felt so bad that it helped me re-evaluate my priorities. Previously, I’ve reasoned that…
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Articles: 1.31.23
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Articles: 1.15.23
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