10 Things I Took For Granted in The US Now That I live in Ireland
I lived in the Pacific Northwest my entire life prior to moving to Dublin, Ireland in 2013. Some things are the same and some have changed. However, there were those things that a person gets used to having in one country they don’t get in…
I Am No Longer Permitted to Review Products on Amazon
I recently went to leave a review for a product I bought on Amazon and received this message, “Sorry, we are unable to accept your review. You are no longer permitted to review products on Amazon because you have violated our Community Guidelines.” There are…
A Sad Day for America
Growing up in Spokane a conservative part of Washington State my political views leaned towards the conservative side of the spectrum. In defense of that statement, during my lifetime the Republicans in office weren’t that bad. Sure, one was a bit of an idiot, but…
The Other Americans
When I moved to Dublin, Ireland I joined a few meetup groups, to meet people and get out and experience life in Ireland. At one of the meetings, a coffee shop, where I answered the usual questions around why I moved here, where I’m from,…
Jefferson, Travel, and The World Outside of the Office
In a letter to a family member, Thomas Jefferson wrote “travel makes you wiser if less happy.” in the letter he goes on to expound on the value of travel yet how it wises one up to the world beyond our borders. Through the letter, he encourages…
The high Cost of Dog Ownership
People often don’t take into account the cost of pet ownership when they first get one. Expenses like food, treats, toys, and shots. There can also be the costs of illnesses or injury. All this can add up over time. I’ve had my fair share…
Travel Without Pet
When it comes to planning a vacation, or going on vacation, not much about it stresses me except for one thing. I don’t worry about the flight, where I’m going to stay, how much money to bring, or even the language barrier. The one thing I…
