It’s hard to believe 24 years have passed since September 11, 2001—a day that reshaped our world. Today, we honor the lives lost and the resilience shown through the iconic Tribute in Lights, a powerful memorial illuminating New York City’s skyline. I searched X.com for “The Tribute in Lights” and found breathtaking images and videos capturing Read More

One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is the value of making small upgrades in life. These aren’t grand, life-altering changes that happen overnight. Instead, they’re tiny, intentional improvements that, over time, compound into something transformative. The key? Never stop making them, no matter how small they seem. You never know where these steps will Read More

In February 2001, I became daviddanielscom on eBay, joining a digital marketplace buzzing with collectors and tech fans. That same year, I launched DavidDaniels.com, my space for tech and creative pursuits. The internet was raw—Napster fueled music debates, Wikipedia was a new wiki, and Google was rising. As daviddanielscom, I began a 24-year eBay journey, Read More

This one is a quickie post. Just wrapping up my week after Easter with another memory of someplace I would spend a lot of time at in the past. This is just off the boardwalk of Long Beach, Long Island. It was a very chilly day for an April. I don’t remember it being so Read More

Ten years after my last cherry blossom post, I revisited Long Island’s Farmingdale Gardens in 2025 to capture the quiet beauty of sakura. This spring, I filmed two cherry blossom trees in full bloom at the Teaching Gardens of Farmingdale State College, a hidden gem known for its horticulture program. No crowds, just the soft Read More