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Author Allen Taylor
@allentaylor
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Writer, fiction/nonfiction: author, editor, publisher. Christian. Weirdo.
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Between Texas and Pennsylvania
Website
https://authorallentaylor.com
Created
2021-12-07 20:22
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allentaylor
Actifit
2026-05-17 04:16
My Actifit Report Card: May 16 2026
Today started with a cup of coffee. Then I fed the dog and cat before doing some weed eating After breakfast, I sat at my desk ready to do some work and noticed my dad parking his tractor. He got off and
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Hive Book Club
2026-05-15 19:55
Books Priced Like It's 1999
You’ve probably heard the cost of living is rising. If you drive, eat, or flip light switches, you’ve likely experienced it. So have I. And as you may know, it’s already tough being an author. Not only
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Actifit
2026-05-11 02:30
My Actifit Report Card: May 10 2026
I got up this morning and had coffee with my wife, then I walked over and talked with my mom. My wife and I drove into town to fill up our water bottles and buy chicken feed, then we returned home. While
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GEMS
2026-05-10 21:26
One App in 30 Minutes with Claude.ai
There’s more to being an author than writing books. At least, there is for me. I’ve been writing online for more than 20 years. More than 30 if you count my Geocities website in the mid-90s. But I went
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Actifit
2026-04-27 11:02
My Actifit Report Card: April 26 2026
I got up this morning and had coffee. Then I fed Hawthorne and Hemingway. After that, I did a couple of hours worth of work, then I took Therea grocery shopping. In While Theresa shopped, I took Hawthorne
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Reflections
2026-04-24 20:17
My Life Is Like A Pair of Pinking Shears
The life of a writer does not extend in a straight line. Mine, in particular, has followed a rather crooked trajectory, zigzagging like the blade of a pair of pinking shears. Entering 2026, I found myself
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Hive Book Club
2026-02-14 16:08
The Ballad Of a New Reader
I asked him if he likes to read. He said, "Yes." "What do you like to read?" I asked. "Self-help." "Better bodybuilding?" I joked. He laughed. "I've given up
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Actifit
2026-02-12 04:39
My Actifit Report Card: February 11 2 026
I woke up this morning and had coffee, then I fed the.dog and cat before doing some.work. At lunchtime, I drove to Kroger and spent the afternoon selling books. Then I drove home. At home, I played with
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Reflections
2026-01-27 21:53
Why Opting Out Is More Patriotic Than Criticizing It
Something strange is happening in the labor force, and it’s not what you think. Fifty percent or more of American workers have checked out. Not quit. That would be dramatic. No, they’ve done something
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Proof of Brain
2026-01-20 20:31
What Features Would You Want In THIS Hive-Centered App?
Last week, I shared some thoughts on how Claude Code has helped me save some time. I'm thankful to the fine folks who took time out of their day to comment on that post, particularly regarding the section
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GEMS
2026-01-15 21:12
Claude Code Is Saving Me $$$ And Time
At the beginning of last year, I started a new phase of my professional writing career. I started playing around with ChatGPT and other AI programs, generally called large language models (LLMs). It started
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GEMS
2026-01-02 16:22
Happy New Year!: Your Feedback Wanted
Happy New Year! As I reflect on ‘25 and anticipate ‘26, I want to get started on the right pedal (which, for all I know, could be the left one). Last year had its ups and downs, its leaps and falls. I
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allentaylor
Actifit
2025-12-28 05:00
My Actifit Report Card: December 27 2025
Busy day today. I woke up and had a cup of coffee and breakfast. I was prepared to drive my dad to Atwoods, but my mom said she would do it. So, I checked the oil in her car and opened the front gate for
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Actifit
2025-12-23 04:34
My Actifit Report Card: December 22 2025
I woke up this morning ready for a new day. I drank a cup of coffee and ate breakfast, then I took the garbage up to the road. When I went to grab my mom's trash, she said her water pressure was low. The
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Actifit
2025-12-22 04:12
My Actifit Report Card: December 21 2025
I woke up this morning, had coffee, and ate breakfast, then I opened the front gate so my mom could get out and go to church. I went out and assessed the outside plumbing that runs from the well to my
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Actifit
2025-12-21 03:56
My Actifit Report Card: December 20 2025
I woke up this morning at 5:30, had a cup of coffee, fed Hawthorne, and ran out the door. I drove to Mabank and set up a booth to sell my books. Afterward, I drove Theresa to Trinidad so she could sell
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Actifit
2025-12-15 03:44
My Actifit Report Card: December 14 2025
Sunday, and boy was it cold. The day started with a cup of coffee and breakfast. Then a little playtime with Hawthorne. I checked on my mom and opened the front gate for her so she could go to church.
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Actifit
2025-12-14 02:38
My Actifit Report Card: December 13 2025
I got up this morning, played with Hawthorne, and had a cup of coffee. After feeding my Pomeranian friend, I loaded the pickup, took Hawthorne to my mom's house, and drove to Tool. My wife and I set up
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LeoFinance
2025-12-09 15:34
It's Time to Rewrite the Capitalism Governance Code
Every civilization starts with a question: Who gets to govern, the rulers or the ruled? For centuries, we’ve cycled through empires, monarchies, and “representative” democracies that look more like oligarchies
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Actifit
2025-12-07 03:34
My Actifit Report Card: December 6 2025
I woke up this morning, slammed down a.cup of coffee, then drove to Malakoff, Texas for a vendor show to sell books. After setting up, I walked Hawthorne around a few times and went to lunch. I also walked
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