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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Vacation

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Vacation

You know you need a vacation. But where to go, what to do? This entertaining book helps your trip go smoothly.

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About Me — Scott Ahlsmith

Plus qu’hier, moins que demain¹

10 min readFeb 15, 2022

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Photo of the author and his English Springer Spaniel, Harley

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WRITER’S WORKFLOW

Capturing Momentary Thoughts and Ideas in Obsidian

2 min readJul 14, 2023

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Butterflies represenitng thoughts and ideas awaiting capture from Obsidian

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The Paradox of Productivity: When Writing Tools Become Traps

And workflows become work!

3 min readJul 4, 2023

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Three cartoon figures surrounding a table of tools trying to build a better workflow.

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Riding the River of Time Rapids: Strategies for Content Creators in a World of Certainty and Chance

Sounds confusing? It is a bit. But isn’t that just like life?

3 min readJun 7, 2023

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Riding the River of Time Rapids: Strategies for Content Creators in a World of Certainty and Chance

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Surviving Sudden Cardiac Arrest: My Story and Connection to Damar Hamlin

The Importance of Learning CPR

4 min readJan 8, 2023

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Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills tackling Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football on January 1, 2023

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The Shortform

3 Reasons Why I Love Sleeping With My New BFF

My Weighted Blanket Knows How to Soothe and Calm Me

1 min readDec 13, 2022

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Peacefully sleeping woman tightly wrapped in a weighted blanket

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Crow’s Feet

After More Than Seven Decades of Friendships, One Stands Out

#20: Friendships

5 min readNov 10, 2022

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Vodka bottle encased in blocks of ice

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The Point of View

Grassley is an Assley

The US Senator joins Trump’s conspiracy theory sideshow

3 min readAug 23, 2022

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The Power of a Handwritten Note

Unique Memorable & Personal

1 min readAug 22, 2022

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Handwritten sticky note from a Marriott housekeeper saying, “Have a wonderful day, Sir! We appreciate you! Stay hydrated and take care.” Signed: Housekeeper, Lovely

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The Memoirist

When the Punishment Doesn’t Fit the Crime

How a snow-covered parka led to my first and last spanking

6 min readJul 17, 2022

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When the Punishment Doesn’t Fit the Crime

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Scott Ahlsmith

Scott Ahlsmith

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30+ Years Writing & Editing | Leisure Travel Influencer | AI Advocate | Wellness Blogger | User Experience Educator | Memoir Ghostwriter | Published Book Author

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