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Chapter Eleven: Unseen Threads

Image by Gemini They partook of the Barbarians’ hospitality for one more drink, but it was already full dark and there was still work to be done. The air was crisp with winter’s approach and no longer hummed with the raw tension of impending battle. Instead, a quiet resolve settled over Catwright. He’d seen versions…

by Mike December 22, 2025

The Art of Chili

Image by Gemini A good crockpot chili has been a staple of mine over the years, not just to take a bit of the chill out of the winter air, but also as a healthy, hearty meal that can be made in bulk. I took this original recipe off the internet long ago, back when…

by Mike October 26, 2025

Why Dale Carnegie’s Wisdom Still Influences a Digital World

Image by Gemini In a world of fleeting likes and curated online personas, is a book from 1936 still relevant? A book with a title so bold it sounds like a manual for manipulation: How to Win Friends and Influence People. You might see it on a shelf, its tan cover and classic font looking…

by Mike September 21, 2025

The Power of Consistency: The Silent Engine of Success

Consistency is a cornerstone of success, a force that transcends the mundane and elevates the ordinary to the extraordinary. In a world that glorifies instant gratification and celebrates overnight sensations, the quiet power of consistency often goes unnoticed, yet it is arguably the most potent factor in achieving long-term goals. This is true not only…

by Mike September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

The Undying Echo: Why Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich Still Resonates in the 21st Century

Image by Gemini Introduction: A Legacy Forged in Thought In the vast and ever-evolving landscape of self-help and personal development, few books have achieved the enduring resonance of Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich. Published in 1937, amidst the Great Depression, it emerged not as a fleeting fad, but as a meticulously researched compendium of…

by Mike July 29, 2025December 23, 2025

Isubane’s Echo, Chapter 10: The Unveiling

Image by Gemini Walking cleared the mind. Cat wished the walk stretched another twenty miles, but he had barely one to sort through his jumbled thoughts before reaching the encampment of Beornen’s Barbarians. His friends remained silent; Beldere simply stared forlornly at the ground, his tears gone. The soldiers’ jokes, an attempt to drain adrenaline…

by Mike June 26, 2025

Isubane’s Echo, Chapter 9: Thirty Seconds to Silence

Image by Gemini The morning dawned cool and overcast, with a light drizzle. Even so, and despite the early hour, Cat had drawn a small audience—about forty men and women of all ages gathered to watch his elemental forms. He grumbled internally about all the eyes on him, wondering how they’d even known to show…

by Mike May 29, 2025

Isubane’s Echo, Chapter 8: Broken Glass and Distant Walls

Image by Gemini It was difficult to believe they had managed to break every window on the first floor of the tavern. Cat didn’t remember throwing so many people out of windows, though he did recall aiming for the unbroken ones at one point. There was actually a hole in the wall near one window…

by Mike May 20, 2025