As I am fast approaching my First Blogaversary, I have noticed how complicated this 'running a blog' thing can really be. I also noticed that I have developed little tricks to make my blogging life easier. Why not share, right? After all, the general consensus is that we here in the FIRE niche do not … Continue reading Blogger Help and Hints
On Blogs and blogging
To Blog Or Not To Blog
Why I really decided to start a Blog. I have 4 real reasons why I started this blog listed below and one fakish reason I usually tell when asked. The disingenuous one is that it keeps me motivated/honest with myself on my quest for FIRE. I have seen that reason floating around the blogosphere plenty … Continue reading To Blog Or Not To Blog
Mistakes I Have Made
This is a companion post for 'How to Start a Blog'. It is chalk full of rookie mistakes I made right out of the gate. Cataloging them here might save you from making some of the same classic newbie missteps. They are mostly in chronological order. I waited too long to start my blog. You don't … Continue reading Mistakes I Have Made
Obligatory ‘Start A Blog’ Post
The perfect time to have a Baby is never. If you wait until you are really ready to launch your blog, there will no longer be a thing called a blog. You can launch your blog and simply keep the posts 'private' for now meaning nobody but you can see them. Get your blog up … Continue reading Obligatory ‘Start A Blog’ Post
All For Naught
I really thought I had something here, a random note about a phenomenon in a spiral notebook from 15 years ago. A capital 'L' lead that would translate into a solid post that was relevant to two different threads on my blog. I personally do not enjoy blog posts like "Top 10 Most Common Currency … Continue reading All For Naught