The Ol’ Blog
“My corner of the internet for writing things down. From early ramblings to whatever I’m obsessed with now—chronological and unfiltered. Enjoy the read.”
A Serene 2025 Sakura Update from Farmingdale Gardens
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,…
The Mysterious Journey of Tom Anderson: From Myspace Fame to Vanishing Act
If you were an internet user in the early 2000s, the name Tom Anderson probably rings a bell. Better known as “Myspace Tom,” he was…
- Navigating failure, ambition, the absurdities of life and more…
Scott Adams, the brilliant mind behind *Dilbert* and a tireless explorer of persuasion, systems, and human behavior, left this world… - Celebrating 24 Years of Digital Defiance: My Blog vs. the Tech Titans
Hey there fellow internet survivors… If you’re reading this, you’ve probably spent more time doom-scrolling than you’d like to admit…. - Remembering 9/11: The Tribute in Lights, 24 Years Later
It’s hard to believe 24 years have passed since September 11, 2001—a day that reshaped our world. Today, we honor… - Life Upgrades: The Power of Small Steps
One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is the value of making small upgrades in life. These aren’t grand, life-altering… - 24 Years as daviddanielscom on eBay: Passing the Apple Torch
In February 2001, I became daviddanielscom on eBay, joining a digital marketplace buzzing with collectors and tech fans. That same…