Author: Charles Bartlett

  • Next to Water

    Next to Water

    If you haven’t grown up near the ocean, it’s hard to understand how it becomes a part of you. I would have a difficult time living farther than a 10 min drive from the water.

  • Dogma Debate with Michael Shermer

    Dogma Debate with Michael Shermer

    This is a great podcast show and a great interview with Michael Shermer on a variety of topics including the Regressive Left.

  • Carly Simon retraces creative steps

    Carly Simon retraces creative steps

    One of my favorite things is to listen to an artist of any kind retrace their creative steps. I understand why they’re reluctant to do so because it’s difficult. Building an idea is not like building a physical object. https://youtu.be/VnzCu-EZVGk For this reason you usually see artists give a glib answer to get through the…

  • Spinners ain’t new

    Spinners ain’t new

    Old school “spinners” actually burned some calories…

  • Amazon Fresh…  what you should know

    Amazon Fresh… what you should know

    I’ve made the switch to grocery delivery and the future is bright. It is surprising though how decades of in-store grocery shopping is a habit that is hard to break. Having groceries delivered to your home takes a little bit of thought and planning, although it’s far less than actually driving to the store. I…

  • McArthur Burney Falls State Park

    McArthur Burney Falls State Park

    This was a great stop on a long road trip to Seattle. The McArthur Burney Falls State park is definitely off the beaten path, but a great destination to rest for a day or three and unwind. A relatively small campground park with cabins, but a lot of amenities in great condition.