BlogHide Resteemsdenmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 16 hours agoThe Writing and Blogging Life: Do You Tell a Good Story?At a time in my young life where most of my peers wanted to be firefighters, astronauts, zookeepers and veterinarians, my typical answer to the adult question ”So, what do you want to be when you…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 2 days agoDiscussion: If You Work Hard at a Full-Time Job, Should That Afford You "A Living?"These days, many people are experiencing financial challenges and difficulties. Even here in the USA — supposedly one of the richest countries on the planet — half the population would…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 3 days agoReflection: Maybe It’s Just the Effects of Getting Older!Most mornings, I wake up filled with energy and vigor and I look forward to a day filled with completing the long list of things I've determined I need to get done. Sadly, there are many days…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 4 days agoBetter Life: Working Towards Getting Speedier Internet Thanks to Steemit!I suppose I have to admit that we've been lagging a bit behind here at our place, in terms of keeping up with technology. Mrs. Denmarkguy and I both have computers that are getting close to 10…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 5 days ago2021 is Gone and Done... so Here is 2022! Some Goals... and ThoughtsWell, we've made it almost two weeks into 2022! Although I might be a little ”late to market,” I have decided to use this post to take a brief look back, and then take a brief look ahead at…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 6 days agoSelf-Reliance: The Ultimate Form of Empowerment!It's always good to have friends and family you can count on; people who will come to your aid when things are difficult or when you really need help. But how self-reliant are you, really? Do…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 9 days agoDiscussion: Will We Ever Have Actual COMMERCE on Steemit?Way back in my earliest days here on Steemit, one of the issues I would often bring up — particularly when people started talking about such things as ”use cases” for the Steem currency — was…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 11 days agoLate Night Musings: On the Importance of Persevering When Times Are ToughI expect we've all had moments in our lives where we find ourselves at the edge of just wanting to give up. Some people don't need to face a whole lot of adversity before they are ready to throw…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 12 days agoIt Has Been a Very "Slow" Start to the Year, For Us...It has been a really slow start to the year this year. I had really hoped to start off 2022 with a lot of energy and resolve, but instead I find myself lagging and feeling tired. In part this…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 13 days agoMusing Out Loud: Some Days Are Just not as "Equal" as Others!Some days, it seems, start out going in one direction and end up going in a completely different direction by the end of everything. I had lots of good intentions for this day…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 15 days agoSymbolism of Weather as the New Year is "Blown" In and Brings Change!As you might have noticed in my last few posts, we had a sudden Arctic snowstorm and "deep freeze" here, starting on Christmas Day. It was some of the coldest weather we've had in the 16-odd years…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 17 days ago2022 is Here! Happy New Year, Steemlandia!And so, the date rolls over, and now we are writing 2022! It's late, and I have other places to be, doing other things... but just wanted to take a few moments away to wish everyone here in the…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 20 days agoThe World of Cryptocurrency is Not for “Nervous Nellies!”I tend to be a very quiet and risk-averse sort of person. You’re not likely to catch me near things like huge rollercoasters, nor jumping out of airplanes, or anything even remotely like…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 21 days agoLooking Forwards to 2022 — Very Quietly and Tentatively!I've been trying to take some of my own advice, and set some goals and plans for 2022. So far, I have not made very much progress. Why is this so difficult? Then I realized that it has…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 22 days agoHoping Your Christmas Was a Merry One!It has been a few days since I have had time to check in; it became the Christmas Holiday and family and celebrations (and relaxation, above all!) took precedence. Anyway, I hope all my…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 26 days agoSoon We Have a New Year! Are You Setting Steemit Goals for 2022?It's just 10 days until we start writing 2022! With the change of the year, I always like to take a few moments to reflect on the year that has been, and think about my goals and dreams and…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 27 days agoHow Our Addiction to "Either/Or" Duality Can Cause Strife and MiscommunicationI often get accused of being a bit of a "fence sitter" because I believe life presents us with many shades of gray. The whole either-or duality just doesn't sit well with me, in most…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • 29 days agoSunday Musings: Sometimes "Comfort Zones" Can Be a GOOD Thing!Whether you're into personal growth type things, or not, you have undoubtedly come across people talking about "pushing the envelope" and that we need to "step outside our comfort zones" in…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • last monthChildhood Lessons Remembered and Applied: Relentless Attention to DetailThere are a number of great lessons I learned from my elderly auntie who raised me (in part) when my parents were traveling... which was quite often. Some were what you might call ”direct”…denmarkguy (73)in hive-185836 • last monthMoments of Nostalgia: Thinking Back on Favorite Christmases PastThe holiday season is in full swing. As Mrs. Denmarkguy and I were putting up more decorations today, taking some of the old ornaments out of their boxes made my mind wander back to Christmases of…
