J Starr
4425
Sage GM
Nursing Homes, Dementias, Alzheimer's Behaviors, General Life
I have spent nearly a quarter century working directly with people who live in long-term care facilities, specializing in dementias. I also have over 20 years as a military spouse, and working on the second twenty as a retired military spouse. I have lived all over the US except the north east ...
- Around the House/DIY/Gardening: Gardening, Lawn care, Organizing,
- Art: Becoming an Artist, Drawing, Fine Art, Learning,
- Covid-19:
- Current Events:
- Ethics:
- Food and Drink:
- Health: General Health, Sleep,
- History:
- Home Improvement: DIY Projects,
- Lifestyle, Hobbies, and Leisure: Making and Tinkering, Handicrafts, Decorative Arts and Crafts, Crafting,
- Long-term Care: Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Adult Family Care, Home Health Care,
- Military:
- Pets:
- Politics:
- Psychology and Mental Health:
- Relationships:
- Science:
- Speech:
- Travel:
- US Federal Govt.:
K Grace-Lily
3000
Sage GM
Life Advice and experience, Health Care, Art and Art Learning
I've been a practicing artist and instructor for about 30 years, studied in a traditional manner of academic studies and apprenticeships. For a number of years I worked as an art consultant and framing designer for an art business. And worked several years as a Museum Educator, leading family ...
- Art: Becoming an Artist, Drawing, Fine Art, Learning, Lessons,
- Covid-19: Socializing, Safety, Family Life, Travel Safety,
- Ethics: Family/Children Ethics, Friendship Ethics,
- Health: General Health, Sleep, Meditation,
- Lifestyle, Hobbies, and Leisure: Making and Tinkering, Handicrafts, Decorative Arts and Crafts, Crafting, Antiques, Vintage, Collectables, Interior Design and Decorating,
- Literature: Literary Fiction, Mystery,
Christopher Martin
1834
Top Sage Contributor
Career Transitions and Growth, Federal Sales, Long-distance Triathlon, Race Relations in the United States, Ballroom Dancing, Theater, Academia, Games
I am passionately committed to promoting the value of diversity and collaboration, and believe individual effort can make real changes in the world. I support NOAA, DOI and the Smithsonian as an account manager for Cisco Systems.From 2014-2018 I supported Federal Systems Integrators as a Sales Engi ...
- Career Advice: Getting Promoted, Job Interviews,
- Dance: Ballroom Dancing, Modern Dance, Tap Dancing, Choreography, Latin, For Weddings, Smooth/Standard,
- Games: Boardgames, Role Playing/Fantasy,
- Health: Fitness,
- Leadership: Coaching, Culture,
- Music: Teaching,
- Patronage: Patreon, YouTube,
- Theater, Dramatic Arts, Acting: Acting, Musical Theatre,
Jess H. Brewer
1718
Top Sage Contributor
Retired Physicist
I set out to get a PhD in Physics to gain credibility as a science fiction author, but got seduced by muons at Berkeley; before long I found myself developing muSR (see https://jick.net/musr/ ) at TRIUMF and teaching Physics at the University of British Columbia. Three decades and over 400 pap ...
- Career Advice: Choosing a Career,
- Science: Physics, Chemistry,
Peter Yeargin
1298
Top Sage Contributor
Founder, Technologist, Mentor, Engineering Leader
A synergistic and culture driven leader, I connect downward, upward and across organizational boundaries to identify, develop and foster strategic relationships, determine personal motivators, connect people and drive impactful technology-based results. Technology and its application to our lives i ...
- Around the House/DIY/Gardening: Gardening, Lawn care, Organizing,
- Career Advice: Choosing a Career, Getting Promoted, Navigating Work Politics, Job Interviews,
- Computer Software & Hardware: General Computer Questions, Crypto Currency, Starting an online business,
- Crowdfunding: Profit-sharing/Revenue-sharing, Hybrid Crowdfunding Models,
- Games: Boardgames, PC/Mac Games,
- Internet Connectivity: Verizon FIOS, Cable Broadband (Comcast, Charter, Cox, etc.), AT&T Internet, Home Internet Wiring, Home WiFi/WiFi Mesh, 5G WiFi (Fixed Wireless),
- Startup and Venture Capital: Crowdfunding Startups, Incorporating a Startup, Basics of Founding a Startup, Finding and Choosing Investors, Traction: Early Stage Success Metrics,
Doug Massey
1211
Top Sage Contributor
Retired at 41, investing mostly in index funds. Creator of FTI, the "F$*& This Index".
IBM design engineer of ASIC microchips for Ethernet use, 1992–2013. Nearly full-time volunteer tutor in public schools (grades 2–12) in Weaverville, NC, focusing on math practice and evaluation with XtraMath, IXL, and Khan Academy and coaching teams for math competitions like MathCounts ...
- Investing:
JR Ferreri
1171
Top Sage Contributor
Educator, Artist, Entertainer, Inventor, Designer.
Licensed Visual Art teacher, PreK-12. Worked professionally as a makeup special effects artist for stage and film. RV owner for a decade and a half. Professional comedy magician, created and illustrated directions for nationally marketed magic effects. Creative consultant for professional magic ...
- Art: Becoming an Artist, Drawing, Fine Art, Learning, Lessons,
- Career Advice: Choosing a Career, Job Interviews,
- Design: Graphic Design,
- Home Improvement: Electrical, DIY Projects,
- Lifestyle, Hobbies, and Leisure: Making and Tinkering, Handicrafts, Decorative Arts and Crafts, Crafting, Antiques, Vintage, Collectables, Humor,
- Science: Chemistry,
- Theater, Dramatic Arts, Acting: Acting, Tech for Theatre,
- Video Production for Film, Television, Sports: Film Making (Movies) for Theatrical release, Post Production, Comedy, Horror Films,
- Writing: Creating Web/Digital Print, Non-Fiction, Screenwriting,
Amal Yeargin
1044
Top Sage Contributor
Real Estate Broker in Charge -- Greenville, South Carolina
Over 30 years of experience providing Sellers and Buyers with Knowledge, service, security, team sales effort, flexibility, honesty, and creativity. I have tremendous experience as a buyer's agent, helping people find the home of their dreams. As a listing agent, I provide sellers the critical info ...
- Real Estate: Real Estate Investing, Real Estate in South Carolina, Residential Sales,
Laurence Shanet
784
Lv4 - Power User
Tennis, performance enhancing drugs, addiction medicine, clinical psychology, filmmaking, advertising, marketing, effective communication, food & beverage, wine/spirits/beer, and some aspects of science and medicine.
I have an oddly varied set of experiences and education. With any luck, that will make me useful to people. If not, at least I smell good.
- Food and Drink: Beer, Cocktails, Cooking, Healthy Eating, Restaurants, Snack Items, Veganism, Wine,
- Writing: Copywriting, Non-Fiction, Screenwriting,
- Sports: Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs), Snowboarding, Soccer/Futbol, Tennis,
- Science: Biology, Neuroscience, Nutrition,
- Marketing: Advertising, Content Marketing, Digital, Print, Radio Ads,
- Technology & Electronics: Consumer Technology,
- News Media: Broadcast Media, Media Bias,
- Covid-19: Safety, Socializing, World Politics,
- Theater, Dramatic Arts, Acting: Acting,
- Video Production for Film, Television, Sports: Comedy, Commercials, Directing Films, Documentaries, Film Making (Movies) for Television or Streaming release, Film Making (Movies) for Theatrical release, Horror Films, Post Production, SitComs, Sports Production, Television,
- Health: Fitness, General Health, Nutrition, Sleep, Vaccines,
- Music: 1980s,
- New Tech: AR/VR,
Sarah C
656
Lv4 - Power User
Maker, Doer
I'm a writer, knitter, spinner, weaver, gardener, maker, and reader. My home is over 120 years old and I have gained extensive first-hand knowledge about living in and taking care of historical homes.
- Lifestyle, Hobbies, and Leisure: Antiques, Vintage, Collectables, Making and Tinkering, Handicrafts, Decorative Arts and Crafts, Crafting,
- Literature: Horror, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Thrillers,
David Miller
480
Lv3 - Advocate
Engineer, Real Estate Investor, Yoga Teacher, Triathlete, Outdoor Enthusiast
Hi! I'm David. I am an adventure tour leader, engineer, real estate investor, and yoga teacher. My wife and I enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities such as backpacking, triathlon, bicycle touring, gardening, and many more! My wife and I lead backpacking and bicycle tours throughout the US. We blog ...
- Around the House/DIY/Gardening: Gardening,
- Climate: Floods,
- Education/Schooling: College, Professional Certifications,
- Food and Drink: Wine, Healthy Eating, Veganism,
- Health: Fitness, General Health, Nutrition, Sleep, Meditation,
- Home Improvement: DIY Projects, Remodeling,
- Investing: Stock Market,
- Lifestyle, Hobbies, and Leisure: Making and Tinkering, Handicrafts, Decorative Arts and Crafts, Crafting,
- Outdoor Life: Camping, Hiking, General Outdoor Questions,
- Personal Finance: Retirement Planning, Growing your Savings, Mortgages,
- Pets: Dog Ownership, Cat Ownership,
- Real Estate: Real Estate Investing, Rentals,
- Sports: Swimming, Triathlon, Biking,
- Travel: Roadtrips, Europe, North America,
Chier Hu
433
Lv3 - Advocate
Do you have any real challenges in your life? Let me give you a solution! I will teach you "how to use different knowledge in specific situations"
Are you dealing with something? Do you want to get some tricks up your sleeve? I have pocketful tips, ace, card, wrinkles, bright ideas, clever tricks, wise counsel, personal pointers, and instructions for you. As a senior investment manager, I deal with the top entrepreneurs and investors ...
- Startup and Venture Capital: Traction: Early Stage Success Metrics,
Erica Friedman
424
Lv3 - Advocate
Lesbian Icon. Speaker, Writer, Editor/Adapter, LGBTQ manga tastemaker, 百合人. Proud to be a MLS.
Erica holds a Masters Degree in Library Science and a B.A. in Comparative Literature, and is a full-time researcher for a Fortune 100 company. She has lectured at dozens of conventions and presented at film festivals, notably the San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and the London Lesbian and ...
- Crowdfunding: Rewards-based Crowdfunding, Crowdfunding Platforms,
- Editing: Books, Web, Copy Editing, Proofreading,
- Marketing: Content Marketing,
- Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Content Curation, LinkedIn, Interest-Based Social Media,
- Writing: Creating Web/Digital Print,
Nicholas G
310
Lv3 - Advocate
Developer
My name is Nick. I live in New York.
- Video Production for Film, Television, Sports: Post Production,
- Career Advice: Choosing a Career, Mentoring,
- Computer Software & Hardware: Building a Website, Computer Programming, Mac O/S,
- Music: Classical, Learning an Instrument, Rock, Teaching,
Annika Peacock
305
Lv3 - Advocate
U.S. federal government, US military, veterans issues, immigration
Public servant for 15 years at a variety of USG agencies. I adjudicated well over 10k immigrant and non-immigrant visas in 3 countries.