Caroling for the Vocally Impaired
I love music, and in fact love to sing. Alone. Not because I am a great solo artist, but because no one wants to hear me sing, or, god forbid, sing with me. Turns out […]
Author: Troy Lambert
Troy Lambert is a bestselling thriller writer and a blogger. His blog posts tend to be much funnier than his books, because his dog helps write them.
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Feeling Safe Where You Live? Map Your Risk
I’m safe. Even if a zombie apocalypse breaks out, I know I will be fine. How do I know? Because as a Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) enthusiast, I have searched the web so you too […]
Second Chances: Twelve Well Paying Jobs No One Wants
According to the National Employment Law Project (NELP) one in four Americans has a criminal record. Think of your four closest friends. At least one of them is probably some kind of criminal, unless you […]
My Dog Ate My Bike Helmet and Other Fitness Excuses
I usually ride my bike to work, but I haven’t so far this week. Why? My dog ate my bike helmet. No, really, he did. It was a combination of events, and usually my ten […]
Top Ten Reasons Water On Mars Won’t Change Your Life: I Need More Than a Drink
So NASA says they have discovered running water on mars. It’s great news if you’re planning a vacation there, although the first planned manned mission is in 2030. By then I will be a bit […]
Investment Mistakes: Wealth Lost to Youth and Ignorance
Invest. It’s the best thing you can do for your future. Well, that and get an education, marry someone rich who also owns a Ferrari dealership, and if you want to be a writer, choose […]
Minority Status: We are the .003%
Writers should have minority status, and we want our rights. As a minority, we are made up of every race, and we don’t discriminate by sex, religion, sexual orientation, or whether you listen to Justin […]
I Like Big Data and I Cannot Lie
I like big data and I cannot lie. You other brothers can’t deny. When a gal walks in and presents a legitimate case by shoving fact based statistics in my face, I get… Wait. What […]
The Write Way to Go Back to School
Every year, Poets and Writers Magazine comes out with what they call the MFA issue. Every year, I look through the pages and sigh. “I should really do that.” I tell myself. So I look […]
Tall Men and Small Cars: The Health Hazards of Going Green
When I can ride my bike to work, I do. It has a comfortable seat and plenty of headroom. As a mode of transportation, it’s perfect. The pedals are easy to reach, the seat and […]