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 January Escape to Santa Marta: The Perfect Winter Getaway
If you’re looking for a way to break free from the winter chill in the United States, let me take you back to a trip…
Is X an SMS Service Like Twitter Was Back in the Day?
Let’s rewind to 2006. Twitter hits the scene, and it’s all about SMS—those short, snappy text messages you’d send from a flip phone. Back then,…
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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…