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Why ‘Don’t F**K With Cats’ Hooked Me Fast and Left Me Uneasy
I clicked on Netflix’s three-part series expecting another true-crime diversion, but the subject matter and the way it unfolds made it hard to shake.
Travel, media, personal projects, places I’ve explored, and whatever rabbit hole I happen to fall into next. This is where I share the stories, experiences, and ideas that don’t always fit neatly into a video.
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Stories, perspective, and rabbit holes
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Why People Aren’t Subscribing To Your YouTube Channel
A practical take on why asking for likes and subscribers rarely works. Real growth comes from better content, smarter titles, and consistent sharing.
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Allen’s Landing: Why Houston Began Along the Bayou
Houston’s origin story begins along the bayou, at a place that is easy to pass without realizing how much of the city’s history is tied to it.
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My Houston Tacos List: Places I Want to Try Next
I’ve been meaning to turn my taco obsession into a recurring Houston series, and this is the list I’m starting with. If you’ve got a favorite, I want to hear it.
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Why You Should Buy The Canon M50
A personal case for the Canon M50 from a creator who has used Canon gear for years.
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31 Days of Horror
A cozy Halloween watch-list with horror favorites, franchise picks, and a huge running list for October movie marathons.
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Sail Away Distressed
A Travel With Melvin design inspired by days on the water.
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Melvin Maya’s Bucket List
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Wondering What The Best Order Is To Watch The Marvel Movies and TV Shows?
A personal guide to watching the Marvel movies and TV shows in a timeline that made sense to me at the time.
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Swimming With Sharks and Stingrays In Belize
A Belize cruise stop turns into a bucket-list snorkeling day with sharks, stingrays, coral reef views, and a visit to Caye Caulker.
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Jean Michel Jarre Will Forever Have A Connection To Houston
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What I Think About Amazon Alexa, Samsung Smartthings and Google Nest
A practical home-tech review from my side of the fence. I share how Alexa, SmartThings, and Nest worked for me after weeks of use.
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It’s A New Year and A New Start
A preserved New Year’s Day reflection from January 2018, kept in its original historical context as part of the Melvin Maya archive.
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Behind The Scenes With Nikki D
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Another Behind The Scenes With Lindsey S
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Lindsey S Get’s BOXED For Christmas!!
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Would You Believe I Shot With Holly B Again
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I Shot With Lindsey S Again Today
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Awesome Location Shoot Today With AddisonMinx and Tom Phuckery
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Behind The Scenes With Ashley Dawn
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Behind The Scenes With Lindsey S
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Another Behind The Scenes With Amesti R
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I Shot With AddisonMinx Again Today
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Just Finished Another Photoshoot With Gabrielle M
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