A Seattle dad writing about tech and family travel
Imagine ending a call with "good morning and good night." It feels strange, but it’s the reality of staying in touch during international travel. I found myself in this peculiar situation while in London and Paris for work, half a day ahead of my … [Continue reading]
There is a certain joy that can only be found when driving a truck. You sit up higher, with a commanding view of the road. You never have to worry if cargo will fit. There’s always room in the truck bed. A truck feels different. It drives different. … [Continue reading]
Long-exposure shots are relatively easy to take at night with a DJI drone since their cameras are stabilized. Just set a low shutter speed and press the shutter button. If you are capturing cars, boats, or any other illuminated objects moving at … [Continue reading]
It is harder than ever for a movie to keep your child's attention the whole way through. Attention spans are short, and sitting still for long periods of time can be tough. Seeing Peter Rabbit in a 4DX theater is a guaranteed way to change all that. … [Continue reading]
Even though my local team isn’t playing in the big game this year, we still have plenty of reasons to be excited. In many ways, the big game feels like a national holiday. Most people gather together to watch the game and food and drink are a huge … [Continue reading]
Here's a mind blowing fact. Betty White, born January 17, 1922, is older than sliced bread. Sliced bread was first sold in 1928 and advertised as "the greatest forward step in the baking industry since bread was wrapped." So now you know, the … [Continue reading]
With the sparkling lights and gifts under the tree, it can be easy to overlook the stress that comes during the holidays. For me, the most stressful moments usually come from family visitors. One year, my father-in-law broke the toilet and my hands … [Continue reading]
We have become regulars at Applebee's since we moved to Bonney Lake last year. Because of this, it was a welcome surprise when Applebee's sent us a gift card to try the new topped steaks and twisted potatoes on their menu. According to Applebee's, … [Continue reading]
There are plenty of big phones on the market, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is one of the best. The 6.3-inch screen is vivid and bright. The dual camera system takes sharp photos. And the high end processor means the phone is super quick. Everything … [Continue reading]
The DJI Mavic Pro comes with the basics you need to fly - the aircraft, a controller, and a set of propellers. But you will soon find that picking up some spare parts and add-ons can make all of the difference when you take flight. Here are a few … [Continue reading]