https://kasanje.com/blog/car/microstock-photography/ 2026-08-17T11:42:38-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Microstock-Photography-on-Shutterstock-300x130.webpMicrostock PhotographyLately, I’ve been watching YouTube videos about selling photos to stock websites like Adobe and Shutterfly. There are several platforms in this space to choose from. The guy I am watching is trying to hit $100k in earning this year. This got me interested in uploading my own photos. I do have a large collection...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fL1WYDT8_w https://kasanje.com/blog/car/ai-implementation-at-offline-with-taylor-cotner/ 2026-08-11T01:04:39-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/TSC-AI-Implementation-at-Offline-with-Taylor-Cotner-04-300x169.webpAI Implementation at Offline with Taylor CotnerI attended my second group meetup at the Raleigh Founded building in downtown Raleigh, NC on August 10th. The guest speaker this evening was Taylor Cotner. The event was hosted by the Triangle Startup Collective, which I found last month on Meetup.com. I previously attended a talk by Alec Coughlin in July. For today’s event, I...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzuATx-QMvchttps://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/TSC-AI-Implementation-at-Offline-with-Taylor-Cotner-04-300x169.webpAI Implementation at Offline with Taylor CotnerI attended my second group meetup at the Raleigh Founded building in downtown Raleigh, NC on August 10th. The guest speaker this evening was Taylor Cotner. The event was hosted by the Triangle Startup Collective, which I found last month on Meetup.com. I previously attended a talk by Alec Coughlin in July. For today’s event, I...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=@justinresells https://kasanje.com/blog/car/walmart-super-center/ 2026-08-14T16:31:20-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Walmart-Sign-Above-Parking-Lot-Obscured-By-Trees-300x225.webpWalmart Super CenterI recently had a bad experience at my local Walmart. While filling out the store survey afterwards, I felt compelled to save my comment’s. I have previously left a 5-star review on their Google Map listing, but now I think I need to change that. 2114 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. My checkout experience...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRhVMwIZLIshttps://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Walmart-Sign-Above-Parking-Lot-Obscured-By-Trees-300x225.webpWalmart Super CenterI recently had a bad experience at my local Walmart. While filling out the store survey afterwards, I felt compelled to save my comment’s. I have previously left a 5-star review on their Google Map listing, but now I think I need to change that. 2114 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. My checkout experience...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Rp6AYuupaYhttps://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Walmart-Sign-Above-Parking-Lot-Obscured-By-Trees-300x225.webpWalmart Super CenterI recently had a bad experience at my local Walmart. While filling out the store survey afterwards, I felt compelled to save my comment’s. I have previously left a 5-star review on their Google Map listing, but now I think I need to change that. 2114 South Main Street, Wake Forest, NC. My checkout experience...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqZ02j6xVGU https://kasanje.com/blog/visiting-the-triangle-startup-collective/ 2026-07-21T13:41:53-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Raleigh-Founded-AI-First-Entrepreneurship-Presentation-13-240x300.webpVisiting the Triangle Startup CollectiveI drove down to the city this evening to attend a presentation at the Raleigh Founded building. Hosted by Parker Mayes and James Fredley of the Triangle Startup Collective, the evenings guest speaker Alec Coughlin (AIwithAlec) presented a two-hour talk titled “AI-First Startups & Real Execution Tactics.” I parked out front of the facility and...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=@kittyplumblossom https://kasanje.com/travel/nc/the-wake-forest-fireworks-spectacular-2026/ 2026-09-06T11:40:38-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Wake-Forest-Fireworks-Spectactular-2026-2-300x225.webpThe Wake Forest Fireworks Spectacular 2026We arrived in the parking lot outside Wayback Burgers and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice at around 5:20 pm. The official parking area over at the high school opened up at 5:30 pm. From the opening all the way till the 9:30 pm fireworks display, the roadway was abustle with foot traffic entering the on campus fields....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS8sas0MpTk https://kasanje.com/blog/car/deep-creek-lock-va/ 2026-06-09T22:40:03-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Deep-Creek-Lock-09-300x225.webpDeep Creek Lock VAOn the morning after I arrived in Norfolk (Oct. 17th, 2010), we left port and headed south along the Elizabeth River, turning at Deep Creek and the first set of locks. Passing through the lock would then put us onto the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) and into the Great Dismal Swamp which is positioned between Virginia...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRLg6cC5ejo https://kasanje.com/blog/car/lisbon-portugal/ 2026-05-24T17:26:02-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sylviahomecook-Lisbon-Portugal-Trip-2024-6-300x169.webpLisbon, PortugalI never made it to Portugal in my travels. But both of my parents did go, so my experience is entirely vicarious. Back in 2007, my father and I had planned on ending our European trip in Lisbon and then returning to the United States from there. However, by the time we got to Barcelona,...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=playlist?list=PL7G5gPonXPDjK6gxQCFTPBZy1KtUkECeg https://kasanje.com/blog/prompts/that-monster-in-the-closet/ 2026-05-11T09:04:21-04:00That Monster in the ClosetLast Updated May 11, 2026. We’ve all got one, but maybe mine is a little different than yours. What started with a single old keyboard kept “just in case,” soon grew to include mice, monitors, cables, and cords. Joining the morass were MP3 players, cellphones, watches, and other electronic gadgets. Now, of course, you’re probably...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=playlist?list=PLBhfkkujnoRB2PvrRV62NddNY4pdtxZNCu0026amp;si=99Ib-_4EMO5PgJoKThat Monster in the ClosetLast Updated May 11, 2026. We’ve all got one, but maybe mine is a little different than yours. What started with a single old keyboard kept “just in case,” soon grew to include mice, monitors, cables, and cords. Joining the morass were MP3 players, cellphones, watches, and other electronic gadgets. Now, of course, you’re probably...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=playlist?list=PLBhfkkujnoRB2PvrRV62NddNY4pdtxZNCThat Monster in the ClosetLast Updated May 11, 2026. We’ve all got one, but maybe mine is a little different than yours. What started with a single old keyboard kept “just in case,” soon grew to include mice, monitors, cables, and cords. Joining the morass were MP3 players, cellphones, watches, and other electronic gadgets. Now, of course, you’re probably...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4KFhJQ0M0U?si=BI370fi7zMb05EHj https://kasanje.com/blog/raleigh-durham-international-airport-nc/ 2026-08-07T20:34:14-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/RDU-Observatory-Park-10-225x300.webpRaleigh-Durham International Airport, NCArticle updated on 1/19/2025 to include additional footage from the RDU Observatory Park. With some free time at the Raleigh-Durham International airport while awaiting a relative’s arrival, I took some photos of planes and the sculpture, and easter eggs in the airport entrance and waiting areas. I had a bad experience with the parking area...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WEIE8NSQnk https://kasanje.com/blog/car/live-proactively/ 2026-03-22T16:54:29-04:00Live ProactivelyWhat could you do differently? But that’s a difficult ask this far into my life. I’m pretty set in my ways at this point. Barring a second life-altering occurrence, any significant changes are unlikely. I had such an event back in 2020, and it did lead to significant changes in my life. Life-altering events are...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBZkCQonf4g https://kasanje.com/blog/car/a-spouse/ 2026-03-22T16:55:11-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20210831_115500-300x300.jpgA Spouse?What is the greatest gift someone could give you? In the past I always thought that I would be married and have kids by know. But last year as I turned 40, it really hit me that those expectations were out of sight. I have been blessed with parents that haven’t burdened me with the...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRhVMwIZLIs https://kasanje.com/blog/two-colleges/ 2026-04-30T18:52:21-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/washington-peninsula-map-255x300.webpTwo CollegesWhat colleges have you attended? I first attended Clatsop Community College in Astoria, OR., in the Summer of 2006. This was after finishing my Facility Maintenance certification at the Job Corps Center. I studied for a liberal arts degree but left after my 4th semester for a trip to Europe. I enjoyed Economics, Local Government...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJMTD73L3sM https://kasanje.com/blog/top-5-buys-from-grocery-store/ 2026-02-28T11:03:38-05:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/state-farmers-market-raleigh-nc-20-300x225.jpgTop 5 Buys from Grocery StoreThe top five foods we buy when grocery shopping at Food Lion.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=playlist?list=PLlAPj5UIcqh0anYITvYzAm1FSMnX_EJhf https://kasanje.com/blog/gallery-breakfast-lunch-dinner/ 2026-04-01T18:36:31-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cake-Chocolate-Tiramisu-Side-View-1-300x225.webpGallery: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerOn Sunday, the day before my flight, we had Egg Frittata for breakfast, made in part with leftovers from Thursday’s stir-fry, including a few shrimp. Breakfast A frittata is a versatile Italian, open-faced egg dish similar to a crustless quiche or a flat omelet. It is made by mixing beaten eggs with ingredients such as...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh6tWIVZU7Y https://kasanje.com/blog/out-in-the-bay/ 2026-03-22T14:45:14-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1000069453-300x300.gifOut in the BaySailing in the bay. Well, there wasn't a whole lot of wind, and we did get rained on at the beginning...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shorts/nBb3qQN09Lw?feature=share https://kasanje.com/blog/up-in-the-air/ 2026-03-22T14:31:52-04:00Gallery: Up In the AirWell, we did the taxiing down the runway, and then, with a roar, we took off. I recorded the ascent, but it’s too big a file to upload on this slow in-flight wifi. The connection says 200 mbps, but the upload was crawling by. The Seatback “experience” Delta offers does not include any international titles...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shorts/bN6iSKhk7mg?feature=share https://kasanje.com/blog/car/camping-not-since-childhood/ 2026-04-30T18:36:39-04:00Camping? Not since childhood.Have you ever been camping? I think my last time camping was when I in the Boy Scouts. We had a big meet up with the other area chapters which included the Sea Scouts. I recall that on a different camping trip, I had left the tent door open and it rained. The tent and...https://www.webm https://kasanje.com/blog/car/car-hunting/ 2026-04-30T18:30:28-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bev-Hev-and-Phev-Cars-300x180.webpCar Hunting (part 4)We’re almost into April now, but I have finally narrowed down my search to two final selections. Interestingly they are both from the same manufacturer: KIA. It turned out that I had misunderstood the difference between how Hybrids (HEV) and Plug-In Hybrids (PHEV) work and their technology. My misunderstanding led me to discount PHEVs from...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHjQALdL0tc?si=nK079Zbr7lXbyTGC https://kasanje.com/blog/car/a-charming-gem-of-the-pacific-northwest/ 2026-08-08T21:02:54-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PT-Viewed-from-the-Bay-300x169.webpMy Hometown is PrettyIf I were to summarize this thing, all I would have to say is that Port Townsend is the BEST. End of story. Nestled at the northeastern tip of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State lies the picturesque town of Port Townsend. With its rich history, stunning natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and unique Victorian...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shorts/nBb3qQN09Lw?feature=share https://kasanje.com/blog/prompts/leisure-time/ 2024-01-22T10:30:51-05:00Leisure TimeBloganuary writing prompt What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? View all responses Well I do spend an inordinate amount of time on the computer, but I’d like to cut back on this if I can. What I really enjoy doing is watching Korean Dramas and Variety Shows. I started with Dragon...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpf26PtBXgo https://kasanje.com/blog/prompts/just-a-shy-guy/ 2023-12-03T02:13:04-05:00Just a Shy GuyDaily writing prompt What is something others do that sparks your admiration? View all responses I’m always impressed by public speakers and streamers. I get quite camera-shy and forget what I wanted to say. Even when I use the phone, I tend to write out what I want to say and any talking points to...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQClG-uhsiA?si=GZJ2g-Nmh_ltOB2h https://kasanje.com/blog/prompts/om-nom-nom/ 2026-02-28T11:10:13-05:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/0871b-dscf9707-300x225.jpgom nom nom!I love to watch mukbang videos on YouTube. In particular, I enjoy watching tzuyang devour samgyupsal (pork belly). I don’t really give much deep thought to eating meat now that I am older. If I find I am hungry, well then, whatever happens to be in front of me may well become a meal. I...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hashtag/mukbanghttps://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/0871b-dscf9707-300x225.jpgom nom nom!I love to watch mukbang videos on YouTube. In particular, I enjoy watching tzuyang devour samgyupsal (pork belly). I don’t really give much deep thought to eating meat now that I am older. If I find I am hungry, well then, whatever happens to be in front of me may well become a meal. I...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsxX7VMM718?si=U5T8yZ2h17s2Xxbz https://kasanje.com/blog/prompts/what-is-one-thing-you-would-change-about-yourself/ 2023-11-29T02:08:50-05:00What is one thing you would change about yourself?I’ve been on medication for my cholesterol since 2020. I had made some attempts at changing my diet and exercising more often, but I just couldn’t keep it up. Thankfully, there are inexpensive generics available for my medicine. But I would like to change my lifestyle. I watch YouTube channels like Julien Kang and Gym...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=@julienkang4640What is one thing you would change about yourself?I’ve been on medication for my cholesterol since 2020. I had made some attempts at changing my diet and exercising more often, but I just couldn’t keep it up. Thankfully, there are inexpensive generics available for my medicine. But I would like to change my lifestyle. I watch YouTube channels like Julien Kang and Gym...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=@GYMJONGKOOK https://kasanje.com/blog/prompts/what-are-your-two-favorite-things-to-wear/ 2023-11-24T17:24:44-05:00What are your two favorite things to wear?As I am lounging about the house, I tend to wear pajamas and some bedroom loafers. I find the pairing to be quite comfortable. I go for the pajamas with an elastic waistband; I can’t be bothered with untying and retying strings throughout the day. A couple of scrunchies to keep my hair out of...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=results?search_query=diy+reuse+ideas https://kasanje.com/blog/prompts/who-are-your-current-most-favorite-people/ 2023-11-22T14:56:36-05:00Who are your current most favorite people?My favorite people are Hanguk. I was introduced to Korean music in 2008 while playing Dungeons and Dragons Online. I had just joined a pickup party, and the leader was apologizing over the microphone that his buddy was a “K-pop fangirl,” and that music would be playing throughout the dungeon. The music playing was from...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KKIo4-6jh8?si=L1-T1L4e-JqwvMlh https://kasanje.com/blog/car/backyard-project/ 2026-04-01T19:06:53-04:00https://kasanje.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Backyard-Projects-Primitive-Skills-1-300x225.webpBackyard projectI’ve been thinking for a while that I want to terrace a portion of my backyard for additional growing space. I have been watching YouTube videos and am particularly fond of the Primitive Skills channel. Since I have an abundance of red clay available, I think I will be able to manage similar constructs. Though,...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=@PrimitiveSkillsnet https://kasanje.com/blog/delays/ 2026-02-25T20:32:21-05:00DelaysWell, some big wind has delayed my flight from RDU to JFK. The free WiFi is fast enough to watch YouTube videos, so I’m checking out this week’s episode of Happy Together. I really enjoy watching Korean variety television shows. Previous Post: Waiting for Flight Next Post: My Luckhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=playlist?list=PLMf7VY8La5RHfplv8x2kt7Siu0-FHHRXd