Websites from United States

Chris Winters is a software developer and engineering manager at Turnitin. He is married to Barbara Alsko and they have one child named Ella, and three cats named Richard, Wanda, and Annabel. Chris is interested in technology, including feed reading via NewsBlur, and attends Ruby and Go meetings in Pittsburgh. He also enjoys vegetable gardening, reading fiction and comic books, running, and bicycling.

Bob Martens is the Director of Information Technology for Martin Luther College. He also teaches online at Martin Luther College and The College of Saint Scholastica, focusing on technology and its application in professional and educational contexts. Bob completed his PhD in Leadership from University of the Cumberlands in 2023. He is now writing and offering consulting through Living Water Leadership, a Substack site he started in 2024, to further his research into servant leadership and ministry. Bob lives in New Ulm, Minnesota with his wife and four children.

Anthony Ongaro is a writer, filmmaker, and creator in his mid-30s, currently living in Phoenix, Arizona. He is the creator of Break the Twitch, a platform focused on helping people minimize distractions, build better habits, and live more intentionally. Through articles, videos, and a podcast, Anthony shares his experiences and learnings on topics such as minimalism, mindfulness, and owning one's attention.

Daniel Andrlik lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia. He is a podcast host and producer, writer of speculative fiction, a rabid reader, a programmer, and a product management guru. He studied religion with a specialty in the Hebrew Bible for six years. He is a product executive.

Lenny Gale is a finance guy with a creative entrepreneurial spirit. He lives in Minneapolis, MN with his wife Shalva, their three children, and rescue dog, Lucy. He worked with corporate FP&A teams as a consultant for half a decade. For eleven years, he has sold Vitamix blenders through Life is No Yoke, a top Vitamix affiliate partner in North America. Lenny is at a turning point in his career and looking to buy into the next thing.

Eddie Shorer is a retired middle-school teacher from Los Angeles. He holds a BA in Japanese and English Intercultural Studies and an MA in Popular Culture Studies. He lived in Japan, teaching English and making tofu. Back in L.A., he owned a bohemian Internet coffeehouse and now drives old Saabs. A 23-year veteran of slot car racing, he presented papers on the topic at Popular Culture Association National Conferences between 2007 and 2021. He is the author of "Slot Car Racing in Popular Culture."

Zach Ware is a private company investor and real estate developer at Freehouse Capital Partners. Previously, he led product at Zappos, was an early-stage VC at VTF Capital, and led a large-scale development of Downtown Las Vegas. He also founded and ran several startups. Zach lives between Austin and Northwest Montana, but will be mostly based in NYC from October 2025 to March 2026. In his spare time, he is a competitive hybrid athlete and amateur river guide. His primary focus is Freehouse Partners, a multi-strategy real estate development firm focused on acquiring and developing generational real estate in hard-to-access growth markets of the Upper Rockies. He also invests and co-owns two operating companies.

Sean Buvala is a storyteller, author, and the Chief Learning Officer of Ai Brainworks LLC. With decades of experience in publishing, organizational storytelling, public speaking, and adult education, Sean helps people understand and use artificial intelligence confidently, ethically, and creatively. He designs and leads workshops that focus on practical application and empowers teams and communities to use AI as a tool. Sean has presented workshops across the United States to various organizations and is known for his down-to-earth approach to training and coaching.

Maria Laura Skinner is the founder of BeSoul™ Dance and Dance Spells™ and an Ageless Grace Brain Health Fitness Trainer & Educator. She is also the founder of Embodied Astrology and has been in practice for over 30 years. Maria is the author of Living High Like a Tree and co-authored the Spanish translation of Our Bodies, Ourselves – Nuestros Cuerpos, Nuestras Vidas – and contributed to My Hungry Head by Marybeth Sherrin. She offers dance classes and Oracle services.

Brian Hertzog is a technology enthusiast, writer, investor, and photographer. Based in the PNW area, he focuses on allocating his time, energy, attention, and capital to the important things in life. He aims to share lessons learned and help others do the same, learning from the smartest people he can find. This site shares his story and the wisdom he's collected.

Sugar Still is an acoustic duo comprised of Sarah Blick and Charlie Cheney. Blick is a conservatory-trained violinist and vocalist, while Cheney plays roots blues guitar and sings. They met in 2015 and discovered a shared love of Americana, roots blues, bluegrass, gypsy jazz, and funk. From 2015 to 2018, Sugar Still toured the US and Canada, playing over 400 shows worldwide. They have released four albums: "Balance" (2015), "Sugar and Spice" (2015), "Go" (2017), and "Studio Van" (2020).

Marc Allred, also known as All-Red, is a singer and songwriter originally from Hauula, Hawaii, and currently based in Stafford, VA. His music blends genres like reggae, rock, punk, folk, and pop, drawing inspiration from artists like Tom Petty, Bob Marley, NOFX, and The Police. Marc has been writing and playing music for over 20 years and has shared the stage with Everclear, Sum 41, and Papa Roach. His music has also been featured on TV, radio, and for brands like Nintendo. Marc's recent album, Life Raft, was created with Demitri Marmash from Artemis Audio in Kailua, HI.

Marsia Shuron Harris, also known as Mother Turtle, is an artist, musician, and Certified Life Coach (CLC). She has been performing original compositions for over 30 years, both as a solo artist and as part of the duo Aye and the band Mother Turtle. Her songs are rooted in personal growth, love, social consciousness, and a greater vision for the world. She is the author of the chant "Rise Up" and wrote the theme song for the film “Things We Don't Talk About - Women's Stories from the Red Tent.” Marsia is also the creator of "Healing the Stories We Tell Ourselves with Mother Turtle," where she helps people uncover limiting beliefs. She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Boston and also works as a photographer, painter, and builder of wood and epoxy products under the name Whirldzart.

Robert J. McCarter is the author of more than fifteen novels and over one hundred and fifty short stories. He is a regular contributor to Pulphouse Fiction Magazine and his short fiction has also appeared in The Saturday Evening Post, Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine, Everyday Fiction, and numerous anthologies. Robert writes in a variety of genres from contemporary fantasy to science fiction and just about everything in between. He lives in the mountains of Arizona with his wife and dogs.

Tyler Tervooren is the founder of Riskology. He writes for introverts about the science and strategies for becoming a great leader. He considers himself a human guinea pig, having run a marathon on every continent, founded multiple small businesses, and organized three Guinness World Record attempts. Through Riskology, he aims to help introverts master their psychology and take smart risks to become strong leaders.

Charlie Cheney is a writer and adventurer. He toured with Sugar Still for four years, wrapping up in 2019. He then moved to Yellowstone National Park, followed by stints in Vail and Keystone, Colorado. As of 2024, he is working in San Luis Obispo County, California, and pursuing employment opportunities in the mountain west while remaining involved in music part-time. He was "discovered" by Jackson Browne and Pat MacDonald in 2006. He is known for his compelling stories centered around conflict and the choices people make during times of stress, painting portraits of American life through his music.

Dan is the creator of danscreativeoutlet, a website where he shares reflections on living well. He is currently working on a project of 39 friendship stories, written in honor of 39 laps around the sun. He also maintains a blog and several newsletters, including The Wonder Project, Environ/mental health, and The Biography Project. Dan expresses his creativity through poetry, index card wisdom, and sharing his favorite internet finds. He describes himself as a doodler, wonderer, neurologist, and nature lover.

Phil Rectra is the Artistic Director of the Cape Cod International Film Festival (CCIFF). He is passionate about film and the arts world of Cape Cod. He highlighted the short film "WE CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT COSMOS" at the 2015 CCIFF, praising its storytelling and animation. He also seems to have an interest in food and wine, hosting wine tastings and writing about cheese.

Brian Drum shares notes on a variety of topics, including music, lunar maps, and family history related to the Apollo missions. He highlights the 30th anniversary of the Beastie Boys' "Ill Communication" and the 25th anniversary of Boards of Canada's "Music Has the Right to Children." He also shares information about the lunar maps used during the Apollo missions, noting his father's involvement in their production at the U.S. Air Force Aeronautical Chart and Information Center.