US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) Program "The Best Deal in the Navy?"
It's difficult to find information out there about what is often touted as "the best deal in the Navy." That's unfortunate, as the 5 year commitment is nothing to throw any old cat at. Folks ought to know what they are getting into. Pre-COVID time, The Navy had a great
An Experiment in Instagram Automation
What if you could automatically generate content on Instagram and become famous on that platform without actually doing anything? Sounds interesting so I figured I would give it a try. Visit the Instagram Page In my journey to learn to code, I've been working with python libraries PIL and Tkinter
Book Recap - One Way Ticket by Jonathan Vaughters
Main TakeawayIn the context of his own life, Jonathan Vaughters' (JV) sheds light on decades of doping in the peloton and the ethical dilemmas that many cyclists faced in the race to compete at the professional level. His book is a valiant effort to "lay it all out there," not
Day 15 of 100 Days of Code
My solution to the Coffee Machine Project on AppBrewery 100 Days of Code.
Book Recap - Show Your Work by Austin Kleon
Main TakeawayThis is the book that gives you permission (if you were hesitant) to start that blog, run that race, or create that art and to document how it's going for others to benefit from. Anybody can create, and should do so. Should you Read it?Yes. Insightful and a
Race Recap - New York City Marathon COVID Style
Decided to run a marathon. Here's a look at my training before and thoughts during the race.
Legendary Pasta Sauce: Beef Bolognese
I love beef bolognese. This recipe is about to send this blog viral and get me laid by any Italian chick within hollerin' range (HELLO IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE?!?!) It's easy to make even in large portions, and thoroughly delicious. The ingredient list is inexpensive and often you may
Example Letter of Recommendation for a Recruiter Applying to Law School
Sharing a letter of recommendation that I wrote for an awesome sailor who is applying to law school. Dear Sir or Ma’am, Joe Sailor carries my strongest personal recommendation for admission into your law school program. I have been his Department Head in Naval Recruiting for nearly two years,