I came across this artist, Mark Jenkins. http://www.xmarkjenkinsx.com/outside.html Some of the images may be a bit disturbing but that’s art. You might be interesed in reading … The “F” Word (it’s not what you think) Have You Found Your Calling? Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Paralysis–Lesson from Quitter Jon Acuff Thank you for reading. Comments are welcome [...]

I’m a big Sci-Fi fan so this week I watched The Day the Earth Stood Still on a free trial of HBO. I’m glad I did not pay $8.25 to see it. It was not a great film (most re-makes disappoint me) but the quote from John Cleese’s character struck a cord. “But it’s only [...]

Sometimes it just nice to get validation. Someone from the outside to let you know you are on the right track. Last night I spoke to a gentleman who’s the CEO of a an up an coming brand of tool accessories. I sent the company an e-mail a week ago pitching one of my ideas. [...]

Just don’t let your kids see this. This is an ad from 1950. “Better behavior at home and better marks in school”. I guess there were only three TV channels back then. Satellite TV For Free on Your PC! Internet Stream Direct Software You might be interesed in reading … The Dipr Cookie Holder Invention [...]

I think you take necessity and add in a touch of tightwadness and you get this. http://thereifixedit.com/ The last one is my favorite. You might be a redneck if … (keep scrolling) You might be interesed in reading … The Dipr Cookie Holder Invention Addicts, meet BotJunkie NAO Robot Expresses Emotions Thank you for reading. [...]

With all thoses electronic Christmas toys you probably need some of these: http://www.usbcell.com/ It’s a rechargable battery that has it’s own built in charger and plugs into your computer. This would be great if you had a wireless mouse that eats a steady diet of AAA batteries. Now why didn’t I think of this? You [...]

Check out: http://www.tri-vise.com/ Now what could be more simple, a metal plate! I can see the value in having one of these a building contractor. When I saw this at HomeDepot I was jealous. Plate Vise from Tri-Vise on Vimeo. You might be interesed in reading … Do Your Homework The Cure to Snooze Button [...]

“Any fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction.” -Albert Einstein  I was walking one of our dogs and this quote came to mind. As I grow as an designer  and inventor I continue [...]

The other day, my wife, my son and I are in the car driving to visit Nana. Out of the blue my son blurts out this idea for a tee shirt. I guess creativity runs in the family. If you ever spend any time with my 11 year old son, you will know he eats [...]

Here at the Invention Addict Blog, I’m always trying to innovate and find new ways to help my readers. This is a first for me; I’m doing a book review. Why a book review you may ask? Well, I do not benefit from this, I don’t get kick-backs. I want to help two groups of [...]