Living in Florida has its obvious perks: the sunny weather, the water, the beautiful palm trees. We also have hurricanes. They’re no good whatsoever. So it’s always a celebration to make it to November knowing that we’re ‘out of hurricane season’. It should be a holiday. But this year is proving to be a strange year all thanks to El Niño. El Niño is an oceanic and...
I’ve heard of farmers spraying water on their crops to avoid freeze damage, but what winemakers do in France is wild! Burgundy winemakers grapple with the persistent threat of spring frosts, a challenge that jeopardizes the integrity of their grape harvest. In recent years, these talented folks have some innovative methods to shield their precious vines from the detrimental effects of...
And just like that, Christmas is over. It’s always fascinating to see how quickly it comes and goes. But I’m ALWAYS relieved when I can pack it up and call it a holiday. Decorating in the Benson household is no small task. We live in a 3 bedroom condo and have 5 Christmas bins of decorations. It doesn’t compute. But that’s thanks to my wife. For some reason, she loves to...
When I open my toolbox, I still notice the Stanley logo on some of the screwdrivers. Growing up, the word Stanley represented not only tools, but those hammertone green products like the indestructible thermos. Remember the one? But in 2020 things would change drastically for the company all thanks to the 40-ounce cup you see everywhere in stores and online. Stanley has been around forever, 110...
In an era where digital footprints are unavoidable and cybersecurity threats are ever-evolving, safeguarding our online identities has become paramount. One powerful tool that has risen to the occasion is the password manager, and among the top players in this game is 1Password. Let’s dive into why using a password manager is a smart move and why I’m particularly fond of 1Password...
My Dad always told me I’d need glasses around age 42. I took that to mean if I didn’t by the time I made it to that age, I’d never need them! Funny how ‘Father Time’ smacks you upside the head and reminds you there’s no way to sidestep aging. Now 44, the blurry eye monster has called my name. Today I picked up my first pair of glasses. I just recently had my...
I admit, I find myself down the rabbit hole on TikTok and Instagram more often than I’d like. It’s like a vacuum sucking up the dog hair from the couch in our condo. Except, the dog hair is my free time and overall attention span. But thanks to my wife Tara sending me this travel hack from lawyer Erica Kullberg, I learned about Delta Airlines ‘Bags on Time’ Guarantee. And...
Greetings, friends! Happy New Year. 🎉 I can’t believe it’s already the new year. What’s even crazier, is I can’t believe it’s been almost three years since I’ve blogged. Talk about a time warp. Where did the years go? When I left you the Bucs had just won the Super Bowl. What great memories. Baker Mayfield is today’s Tom Brady and we’re a week away...
Well, I’ve survived. The Bucs have won the Super Bowl and it comes on the heels of the Rays making the World Series and the Lightning winning the Stanley Cup. Tampa has been on fire lately. You could consider it Title Town, USA at this point. Before it was just Tampa. Now it’s synonymous with the best sports and and the some of the most rapid population growth in the country. Covering...
Blogging every day is a tough task. Life gets in the way and I have to play catchup. But I’m one month in and so far so good. Had a few delays, but I’m getting the job done. Some people ask why I blog every day. It’s a good question. I think it’s for accountability more than anything. I have so much going on in my life, I try to succeed in seeing things through. It’s...
