If you read yesterday’s blog, you won’t want to miss part two of Things I Don’t Know Squat About. Maybe, just maybe, you’ll find something useful—or at least mildly entertaining—to help you in life.
Source of Inspiration
According to Google AI:
“Some of the best blog topics are popular categories like food, health and fitness, personal finance, and travel. Other excellent topics include lifestyle, technology, business, fashion, and DIY crafts. To find the best topic for you, choose something you are passionate about that aligns with your expertise, as consistency and a unique perspective are key to success.”
So, naturally, I decided to explore a few of these “excellent topics” and see how much (or how little) I actually know. Spoiler alert: it’s mostly the latter.
TRAVEL
Over the years, Joe and I have traveled by plane and automobile. My very first train ride was in second grade when our class at Slocum Elementary took a short trip from Defiance, Ohio, to Hicksville, Ohio. As an adult, I rode the train from Cairo to Alexandria with Joe and Megan while we lived in Egypt. I’m fairly sure we made the same trip with Joe’s adult children, though I think we drove that time.
When we lived in Egypt, we traveled within the country both by car and by plane. Most of my air travel, though, was between Sacramento, California, and Detroit or Fort Wayne—visiting family in Ohio.
Someday, I’d love to take a longer train trip—maybe along the East or West Coast. Because I suffer from a classic case of FOMO (fear of missing out), I’d have to travel during the daylight hours. I want to see everything!
DIY CRAFTS
I know many people who can create beautiful things from wood, cloth, metal, or canvas, and I truly applaud their efforts. My creativity, however, pretty much begins and ends with this blog.
Back in my late teens—newly married and with time on my hands—I tried my luck at decoupage. I liked the concept, but the results didn’t exactly stand the test of time. You won’t find my work featured in any mid-’70s art museum exhibits. I do remember making one piece for my Grandma Karnes (my dad’s mom). I’m not sure why I made it for her since, frankly, I didn’t like her. Then again, maybe that was the reason.
LIFESTYLE
I’m not entirely sure what “lifestyle” even means. Doesn’t everyone have their own? From what I gather, it has something to do with values, attitudes, and social behaviors—shaped largely by how much money people have and how they spend it.
I can use it in a sentence: Now that I’m retired, my lifestyle is far more relaxed than when I worked. In this case, “lifestyle” means I go to bed when I want, get up when I want, and—best of all—no longer have to work for anyone else.
I know I’m blessed to have a lifestyle that’s comfortable for me, and I no longer worry about how other people live their lives—unless they’re working in the U.S. government or ripping people off.
BUSINESS
I could write about business. I have plenty of experience. But since I’m retired, I’d rather not. My passion for all things business faded the day I turned in my office keys.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology and I have a complicated relationship. I love the convenience of having a washer and dryer at home, but like a small child, I’m often just as fascinated by the box as by what’s inside it.
One of my favorite things about our 2023 trip around the United States was that I wasn’t immersed in technology 24/7. Though, I’ll admit, I was grateful for Waze (because getting lost is not my idea of fun) and for the clever little pot that plugged into the USB port so I could make soup or coffee while we drove.
Technology feels a bit too close to business for my liking, so I think I’ll leave that topic to others.
Now that I’ve covered the so-called “recommended topics for successful blogs,” I’ll return to my usual approach—digging through my own thoughts for whatever topic pops up next. Wish me luck.
Kinda disappointed there was no trio by camel…
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