Books Read in 2017
From 2007 to 2012, I read 263+ books. But I did not stop there. I haven’t kept up the same pace…
Author: Nate Shivar
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Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance Book Review
Hillbilly Elegy was deservedly named one of the best books of the year by The Economist, The New York Times,…
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Skyline Bench at Grant Park
Thanks to the Grant Park Conservancy, City of Atlanta and an anonymous donor, there is a new bench with skyline…
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Hiking Cheaha Wilderness
One of the major pros of living in Atlanta is that I’m within a two hour drive of several designated…
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On Visiting Hard Labor Creek State Park
After visiting Vogel State Park, my family and I took another mini-vacation to Hard Labor Creek State Park in July…
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Doll’s Head Trail
There is a small walking trail through the Constitution Lakes Nature Preserve called the Dolls Head Trail. It’s only about…
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Understanding Signaling, Social Media & Internet Content
I love the Internet. I remember the first time that I saw a webpage load. It has changed my life…
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How I Saved An Hour Per Day by Customizing My Phone
There’s an old adage that says “what gets measured gets managed” – ie, you can’t manage a problem until you…
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Visiting Nicaragua: 10+ Observations
In August 2017, I got to visit & travel around Nicaragua for a week. Like all of Central America, it’s…
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Dispatches from Pluto by Richard Grant Book Review
Dispatches from Pluto by Richard Grant is a travel book and memoir about his move from New York City to…
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Impossible To Ignore by Carmen Simon
Impossible To Ignore by Carmen Simon is a groundbreaking approach to creating memorable messages that are easy to process, hard…
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On Camping at Panola Mountain State Park
Panola Mountain State Park is a Georgia State Park about 30 minutes east of Atlanta, GA. Panola Mountain State Park…
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Fireworks at Centennial Park
This photo is from the fireworks at Centennial Park. The show was absolutely incredible and highly recommended. This was also…
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Bumblebee on a Wildflower
This photo is of a humble bumblebee on a wildflower in our neighbors’ yard. The bumblebee is obviously really cool,…
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Atlantic Center
These are photos of the Atlantic Center, one of the iconic skyscrapers in Atlanta. I love the architecture and location.
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How John Grisham Writes So Many Books
John Grisham has written an entire book every year for the past 10 to 15 years. I’ve always assumed that…
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On Visiting Vogel State Park
After an incredible long weekend at Fort Mountain State Park in October, my family decided to make staying at every…
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Your Addiction To Social Media Is No Accident
All this might seem a little underhanded, but it’s nothing compared to some of the design features currently showing up…
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Wildflowers in Oglethorpe County
This photo is of wildflowers in bloom in rural Georgia. The colors contrasting with the green pasture was so beautiful.
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10 Notes On Visiting Savannah, Georgia
I’ve been through Savannah several times, but never on an extended trip. In May, I got to visit for a…
