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I Released an Album. That Was Definitely Not on My 2026 Bingo Card.
Beets n Bangers started as one of those creative ideas I wanted to see through. Now the Beets side of the project is actually out in the world, which still feels a little ridiculous to say.
Sep 15, 2026
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From Marketing Director to Media Builder: Why I’m Creating Things I Own
My day job in marketing and the media projects I am building for myself are not competing paths. They are increasingly making each other better.
Sep 13, 2026
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What I’ve Learned Using AI to Build Websites, Content and Marketing Systems in 2026
AI has changed how much I can build and how quickly I can work, but the biggest lessons have been about context, judgment and knowing when speed is actually useful.
Sep 11, 2026Bucket list
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Melvin Maya Turns a Subscriber Milestone Into a New Channel Chapter
A late but meaningful thank-you video marks bucket list item No. 19, looks ahead to 50,000 subscribers, and hints that the channel may lean harder into personal goal-based content.
Aug 15, 2025
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My Bucket List and Creator Collaborations
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Dec 14, 2020
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2018 Road Trip With My Parents A Day In Muir Woods
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I Somehow Ended Up Building an Entire Network of Websites. Here’s Why.
What started as a handful of interests and old projects has turned into a growing network of focused media brands. The reason is simpler than it probably looks from the outside.
Sep 9, 2026
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Dexter: Original Sin — The Prequel That Lasted One Season
A researched look back at the Dexter prequel that expanded the Morgan family history, earned mixed-to-positive reviews, and ended after one season.
Dec 16, 2024
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Blue Hole in Wimberley: Planning a Creekside Swim
Blue Hole in Wimberley has the kind of setting that makes a Texas swimming hole feel different from an ordinary pool: spring-fed water, a creek corridor and a canopy of cypress trees.
Jan 3, 2023
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South Bass Island Lighthouse: History and Haunted Lore
The 1897 South Bass Island Lighthouse is an Ohio State University landmark with a separate body of local Put-in-Bay ghost lore.
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Whataburger’s Returning Pico de Gallo Burger Feels Fresh, Familiar, and Worth a Stop
Houston Food Fanatics tests a vaulted Whataburger burger and a banana pudding malt, then lands on a simple verdict: both are worth a try if you catch them while they’re available.
Jun 14, 2025
A First Taste of Chick-fil-A’s Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich Reveals a Pleasant Surprise
Houston Food Fanatics heads to Chick-fil-A for a limited-time Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich and comes away impressed by the smoky flavor, the drive-thru setup, and a small ordering surprise.
May 21, 2025
Trying Six Wild Peeps Flavors With My Nephew
My nephew Elliot and I tried six flavored Peeps side by side, and the biggest surprise was how few of them actually tasted as different as the packages made them look.
Mar 22, 2025
Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue Makes Tomball Feel Like Two Stops in One
A Tomball barbecue shop that began with chocolate, grew into a serious smokehouse, and still makes room for both on the same tray.
Mar 8, 2025
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