Tangent

Over the last few weeks I have been doing a lot of reflecting, and after a time, I have made a decision that I was going to scrap Blogger.  I am still going to be blogging, but I am going to be doing this over a different platform.  There are several reasons I am making this decision, and I hope to help you understand the reasoning. The primary reason for stepping away from Blogger is one that I have been struggling with ever since I had been doing this from the start of year two.  I have about 6244 views, 0 Comments, and 1 follower (who I told to follow me).  68 of those views are from a place where you can buy people to view your posts as a sample.  I have only had 1 retweet and that was from a smaller band because I stumbled upon their music and gave them a great review. I also have a thing where you can send me a message, and I have never received anything.  I can't help but think at least half of the 6244 views are from bots mainly because there was ...

Where I spent most of my time Tallahassee, FL is a city that is located in the Panhandle of Florida, that doubles as the States Capital.  I just got back from the city late last night, and I have to say, This city had a lot of charm.  I don't know if it was the fact that it is a college town, or if the capital had a capital like vibe.   I really did not know what to expect when I got there, knowing that I would have less time than I would have liked to have wanted to experience the culture a little bit more. In this review, I am going to be sharing my thoughts, and given that I was only there for a day total, these numbers might be skewed because I did not spend that much time there.  As I have done when I have done for these articles in the past, There are several areas I am going to be looking at.  These areas are culture, atmosphere, people, Neighborhood, layout/navigation, proximity, sports, skyline, charm, history, and landscape.  Along with...

Then-- Rick started to change.  The transition started with the eyes and then started to expand until he wound up with him being slightly bigger than Jackson, the eyes of his wolf-like form, slightly darker than Jacksons', Seeming to show the relationship between the two. The two of them trotted side-by-side, over to the scar-faced wolf and then, with a slight glint of pride the scared wolf said, "Welcome young Jackson.  Rick, do you promise to train Jackson in the ways of the wolf?" __________________________________ Rick stepped towards the Alpha, a glint of pride seemed to reflect off of his wolf like form and a spark of intent sparkled in his blaze orange eyes.   "I will, but not to the point where the monster takes over the man, Brandon ." Ricks' ears fell flat, and he let out a frustrated growl.  The alpha answered his challenge.  The two reared up and claws about the size of an eagle's talons retracted out of there paws, a glint of moonl...

Bramble was in the center of the clearing.  He stuck his nose into the air and breathed in deeply.  The smell was not encouraging.  Then the Alpha of the group emerged.  he had a decent sized scar that started at his forehead and then ran down the bridge of his muzzle and then ended by his fairly large K9s.  He looked rather prideful, and not the most enthused about the new visitors. At first glance of this alpha, Bramble was really pensive and fearful, and he braced himself fearing the worst.  Hoping that this Alpha would not attack. _______________________________ Bramble Maintained the new alpha's gaze for a second,  and then Rick stepped between the two wolves.  "Now We are not here for a fight." The new alpha stepped forward cautiously and then growled, "Then why are you here?" "Just trying to figure out what has been happening over here. "On what authority?" The scarred wolf growled, "This is not your territory." Br...

As the ball dropped in NYC on December 31, I started to think of some ways to make both myself, and this blog better, and set this blog apart from other blogs.  Granted this is going to be hard so I started to do some brainstorming.  As I started to brainstorm, I came up with several ideas, but a lot of them are going to be really hard to achieve, especially on a students' budget.  I am going to star the ideas that I feel are more of a 3-year plan. After the initial list, I am going to break down each one for you all.  Be more approachable especially when I am going to different places. Stay up to date with my posts.  Post more about stuff that I am going through. Summer Series* Do some Vlogs on either Periscope, Youtube, or Facebook* Be more approachable especially when I am going to different places. Some of you who have been reading this blog know that I have been to several different places.  These places Range from local-ish places to Europe...

"I do not know.  I truly do not know."  Then an elongated silence followed ended by some rustling of the bushes by where they were.   Rick raced to the truck and grabbed his rifle and flashlight, and tossed Jackson's crossbow to him.  The two of them waited in anticipation for what was to come hoping that it was one of their wolves.  Then Ash came exploding through the bushes. _______________________________ "Thank God!" Rick erupted as he put his rifle down lightly because it was still loaded. "Don't let out a sigh of relief just yet." Ash panted, "Bramble and I might have found something, but we need to hurry.  We caught a strong scent, so whatever it was, may still be there.  Let's go!" Rick set out four reflectors around the campsite, and jumped into the driver's seat, while Jackson went into the passenger seat. The group took off, Ash leading the way at a steady jog while Rick and Jackson kept a safe distance.  Rick ...

* Its been a long time since I have shared a real life issue I am dealing with with you all, so I guess I will share one now. Do you see me. Do you even look me in the eye Do you notice the black cloud over my head the slouching of my shoulders I suppose I don't have everything you want He has a good voice He plays ball He speaks in chapel I write, and you say you don't like it I bust my ass for two weeks you say I can do better I try to play a song for you, you say you don't like it I guess it's because the stuff you see is not all encouraging I guess it's because I don't work on your schedule I guess it's because I don't necessarily listen to the classics When in reality attention is all I really want  When in reality I want quality time When in reality all I want to find is Common Ground