I write about a lot of different things. So you don’t have to wade through stuff that doesn’t interest you, I’ve created specific blogs for each topic. You can subscribe to one or more topics, depending on how fascinating you find my viewpoints:

• I’m On A Boat is where I discuss canoes, kayaks, and things you do when floating on water. For instance…
• MNR Writes is writing about writing. How very circular! You’ll find news about my author activities, books I’ve published, and pieces I’ve written. For instance…
• R Programming Language is for the data scientists in the crowd. You already know who you are. For instance…
• Music is about my performance on the upright bass. For instance…
• Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer. Tremendously geeky and I try not to let out the magic white smoke. For instance…

Some recent blog posts

• 
  Music with NovaMay 8, 2025
  We’ve always meant to feature Nova for our May performance, but with our previous “dress rehearsal” we are really excited about what we can accomplish. In preparation, I’ve done research on the suggested song list and can share some trivia you’ll find interesting.
• 
  Is It Time To Unfriend Facebook?March 25, 2025
  My relationship with Facebook started as “In a relationship.” Now I find out they are pirating my writing. Honestly, it’s like a bad neighbor moved onto the block. How do you keep them from sneaking into your garage and borrowing your lawn mower?
• 
  Inside a Writer’s RetreatMarch 18, 2025
  A man walks into a bar and asks for a table for six people. Yep, sounds like the start of a joke. But it wasn’t. The room is full of writers and there is no room for someone who wants dinner in the restaurant. I’m at the Rainforest Writer’s retreat for four days, focused on … Continue reading Inside a Writer’s Retreat
• 
  Blacking Out AmazonMarch 11, 2025
  How I’m handling the Amazon blackout from March 7th to March 14th.
• 
  Where You Purchase a Book Makes a DifferenceMarch 4, 2025
  Did you know different channels pay authors different royalty rates?