by Matthew Rehrl MD | Blogging, Writing, Writing Habits
One of my favorite writing spots within my home is my kitchen counter. It has a very comfortable swivel chair and a nice long flat granite countertop with minimal visual distractions. It’s also in the central location of our condo, which makes it feel less...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Blogging, Writing
I recently wrote about one of the challenges I have with my blog—a lack of focus (On Blogging: Diversity of Ideas vs. Focus). I promised myself that by the end of 2021 I would address this challenge. As we start to get into the thick of November I have reconsidered...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Blogging, Writing
There is one essential difference between blogging and journaling: the act of publication. Both can be expressions of one’s self. Both can be brilliant. Both can be boring. But, when you publish something, you are putting it out there into the world. Others can read...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Blogging, Social Media, Writing
Lately, I have been seeing scare quotes used frequently in both blogging and social media. Although they can impart a sense of irony, they are usually used as a clever shorthand to indicate disbelief or disdain, often in a nasty way. (I am ashamed to say I have used...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Creativity, Photography
The black and white photograph above, which I created the other day, is called “Grey Sky.” Let’s face it: it’s a boring photograph. Now, technically it’s not too bad. It’s cropped appropriately at the corners, the sky is the intentional, dominant subject, and the...
