BlogHide Resteemsalvinfang (40)in life • 7 years agoWhy is it I always look back at a decision I made and in retrospect, realize, Dumb, Dumb, Dumb?Why can't I see this before I make a decision and save myself a lot of time and trouble? I'm talking about financial decisions(which usually really hurt), life decisions, what I call mood…resteemedcryptocannon (46)in cryptocurrency • 7 years agoCrypto Revolution.The disruption of Cryptocurrency is unstoppablealvinfang (40)in philosophy • 7 years agoWhy is it my natural inclination is to root for the underdog?I think part of the answer is that I've lost so often in my life from sports, to getting the girl, to races, whatever and you name it, I swear it seems like I've cornered the market on losing. That…alvinfang (40)in nature • 7 years agoLive life simply. One of my favorite things to do is watch the stars on a clear night.Also, when it is lightening before a storm at night, the sky lighting up is just beautiful. The thunder scares my cats, which always follows a lightening flash. Sometimes these storms can go on for…resteemedboxcarblue (70)in game • 7 years agoAugust 16th AmidakujiTake a chance. Win some Steem. First of all, I would like to apologize for posting this week's Amidakuji a day late. With it being Obon season in Japan and the kids being home for summer…alvinfang (40)in economy • 7 years agoAll I hear these days is Get out of Debt, Get out of Debt, Get out of Debt. Well, practically speaking that is not possible.About 60% plus of americans are homeowners and have a mortgage. That is most likely a 30 year debt. If you own a car, that is a 4-8 year debt. If you went to college, it will take years if not…resteemedbusiness (61)in virginia • 7 years agoThe Virginia Riots: Why it's everyone's fault.I have a nasty habit of being a centrist these days; so I expect hate from the left and the right. My opinion is that the white nationalist movement is the lovechild of right wing nationalism and…alvinfang (40)in life • 7 years agoWell we have all heard it before, life is not about the destination, but the journey.The final destination is a comfortable retirement where we can sit around all day and putter around, watch T.V. and be lazy. At least that seems like a paradise for so many, because we don't have to…alvinfang (40)in life • 7 years agoOne thing I do every day, except on Sunday, I check the mail!Yes, I mean snail mail(postal service) because I still get some bills, magazines, paychecks(auctions),holiday cards and yes, of course advertisements. Sometimes I even use mail order catalogs to buy…alvinfang (40)in life • 7 years agoToday is the first day of the rest of your life! or a hundred mile walk begins with the first step!You know, how true. We've all heard these cute little sayings before and somehow don't take them seriously, but I think we should. It keeps all of us from getting too bogged down in the everyday…alvinfang (40)in health • 7 years agoWhy do we have to sleep several hours (4-8) every day?It seems like such a waste of time, doesn't it? Don't get me wrong, I like to sleep as much as anyone, it is a kind of rejuvenation. I'm no expert, but I do know if we do not sleep for something…alvinfang (40)in trump • 7 years agoPresident Trump is the best thing to happen to this country.Can you imagine if hillary were elected president? Despite all the media attacks on President Trump, he continues to press on with his goals of changing the way government operates and the biggest…alvinfang (40)in tv • 7 years agoI love TV/Movies about time machines.Some might find this crazy but, I loved the 70's and I want to go back to that simpler time. Rotary phones, yaaaayyy! and you couldn't get away if you wanted to talk privately. You had to plan a…alvinfang (40)in money • 7 years agoO.K., let's pretend you just inherited $50,000 dollars. What do you do with it?Most of us would buy something. Or pay off debt. Or invest in a business or stock market. Or donate to a good cause or church. By the way is a great place to donate for micro-business start-ups if…alvinfang (40)in adventure • 7 years agoOne of the things not on my bucket list, jumping our of an airplane(parachuting)!Yikes. That scares me half to death just thinking about it. I would do something I enjoy like going to every major league baseball park in the country, that would be fun and entertaining! I know…alvinfang (40)in fun • 7 years agoThree things I loved doing as a kid, that I outgrew.Who doesn't like skipping when you're a kid, I did. No more. Too much work. 2. And whenever I was near water, the first thing I looked for was some nice smooth rocks I could skip across the water.…resteemedouterground (63)in steemit • 7 years agoFrom Virtual Currency - Steem to A Steaming Plate of Real Food ! (The End of A Long Journey) A How to Guide !Reasons to Celebrate Today I had lunch with Cryptocoin . (Actually it was with Chris) but you get where this is going? It was the successful completion of an experiment I started a while ago to…alvinfang (40)in fitness • 7 years agoI lift weights at least once a week, never more than twice a week.It's probably not what you think. It's great for me, helps keep me in shape and my muscles toned. All I do is lift for my upper body a 10/20/30/40/50 pound hand barbell weight. I listed the…alvinfang (40)in hot • 7 years agoI don't miss the cold weather.Maybe it seems odd to mention this in the summer at the end of july and it is very hot where I'm at right now, but I can still remember all the cold winters I had to go outside in for work(cleaning…alvinfang (40)in animals • 7 years agoThe last time I went to the Zoo was nearly 15 years ago.I always have such fond memories of going to the zoo. Even though my visits were only about 7 or 8 visits, I think, the lasting impression has been with me every time I would go. It was a group…