<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:41:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@epodcaster/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Cleaning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the last few weeks I've slowly been crossing things off my, "It sure would be great if..." list. What kinds of things are on that list? Install the outdoor curtains I bought 3 months ago]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/house/@epodcaster/spring-cleaning</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/house/@epodcaster/spring-cleaning</guid><category><![CDATA[house]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[epodcaster]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:24:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/X37EMQ9WSwsPJFnZGCBpfJfGc4L5h6pn1fumK9shZCZtYKud2d4Syg2N6PXjEHiAK99WCUG7zyR1yUFz7ess6wuRMoYnFgdbb7BYh?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kicking the Tires: Importing Blog Post from My Website to Ecency]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was reading this post from Ecency about the latest updates and when I saw this segment I knew I had to test it out: "Blog Post Import New /publish/import page for importing blog posts from external]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/ecency/@epodcaster/kicking-the-tires-importing-blog</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/ecency/@epodcaster/kicking-the-tires-importing-blog</guid><category><![CDATA[ecency]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[epodcaster]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:32:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/5ShzsKnKF7vqASPAqXGPakzgncLgnonBpRauPEjcPiWDW14vdJRK8CZ8hnzmDo9nG9fSSuV7ESaf1ohQMdg1PM7baNYxEXkb7n7koK4M5P82akVQYJbJ6kR5RTaMUSuVzi5aDNizBWmKWRPTid9WJkZc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sometimes life hits you sideways and it takes awhile to recover and get back on ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[... track. I will say that December 2025 - March 2026 have been that for me. I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Which is a very good thing. I hope my fellow Hivians are living well.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@epodcaster/95umx1it729vcd6iaaru4j</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@epodcaster/95umx1it729vcd6iaaru4j</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[epodcaster]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:47:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[This long weekend is exactly what I needed. I've been able to catch up on sleep. ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[... Spend time with my family. Work on some personal projects. And begin the process of setting up a new studio set. It's an exciting mess. 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I like Hive period.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@epodcaster/o17cvhzjab9of1dnv1x37u</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@epodcaster/o17cvhzjab9of1dnv1x37u</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[epodcaster]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:42:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calling All RSS Feeds...Calling All RSS Feeds!]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's that time to share your RSS feed. Why? Well in order to be part of the 2025 National Podcast Post Month MEGA Feed, of course! We are doing something new this year. 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I'm reminded of a song by the ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[... epic 80's band, Van Halen where the lyric, "I don't feel tardy"... Thankfully I caught myself before hitting send.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@epodcaster/cnnowwvrlix341wfze25u4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@epodcaster/cnnowwvrlix341wfze25u4</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[epodcaster]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:35:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/DVAkPJXe6RxYjhmfF37Wz3k3LvyUyD5WFGZi448Y84MTsxuRe5EbMhLHyivWU6tfBvWwyCfNmCz7FB?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lean All In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Never give up. Never surrender. While that may be a well known line from the movie Galaxy Quest, it does ring true particularly for entrepreneurs. So many times we give up on our mission and message before]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/podcasting/@epodcaster/lean-all-in</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/podcasting/@epodcaster/lean-all-in</guid><category><![CDATA[podcasting]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[epodcaster]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 09:36:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/39DuzQEPoYrM5xNjXfxEDWN8DJtEhMbSTzWqVHjgUpo5gwtVqCZhvbDWJs6Xq2foeRFhDePjxV8wPJSAwUhbJowMYkMGDXvnuXp4XmZ4wPTzh3N46RAWYjZCbo36GWsALsjZ1NN2gPqyFHvoD7WHAFBJcFY6Mr9anNcgcMK9xFFU4znLWvfeicDhFM8rMnCdHuXr2mAaaAGQtQYRHLys6xD?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time Flies: 8 Years On Hive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back in August I was notified that it had been 8 years since I stepped into blockchain blogging. I meant to recognize the moment, but these days are filled with headphones on my head while I stare at]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/milestone/@epodcaster/time-flies-8-years-on-hive</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/milestone/@epodcaster/time-flies-8-years-on-hive</guid><category><![CDATA[milestone]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[epodcaster]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:40:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2dk2RRM2dZ8gKjXsrozapsD83FxL3Xbyyi5LFttAhrXxr16mCe4arfLHNQqjr7UHmUmZNxFygGKXLeVjEaAJsFkDMyS7z5g1W9ZxpWY6a2cyMXYP9F373BLxUwLPQfWPS9axLG2MEqoVS83mHK26n1id69tgU3qfqsqvAjmxdc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm going down the "trying to find a reasonable deal that fits my budget AND my ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[... preferred nonstop departure and arrival dates" flight rabbit hole. ZOMG! So many options. So far nothing looks like a deal every route looks overcomplicated right now.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@epodcaster/wyf0b3ny3z3r6gqqhwueky</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@epodcaster/wyf0b3ny3z3r6gqqhwueky</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[epodcaster]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 03:35:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/x7L2VSNEiyAB5Ux7nxKmLo6yLyEJT6Jt5yhNCUpGN5kFpm831GpSLkCSA1Dm7TS6DNBD941oULwBc9T?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I haven't logged into Splinterlands much lately. So I was surprised to discover ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[... the Campaign training modules with a fun story element woven into the mix. Kudos to @Splinterlands for creating something that is fun & unique. This makes gameplay even more entertaining &]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@epodcaster/d4j5agwwgmkzocg6xj8fqy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@epodcaster/d4j5agwwgmkzocg6xj8fqy</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[epodcaster]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:19:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/ADdPNihJzmPauPbN7triMp5FRAsRssaDfv9mrXNgUPcbbRndfwbkTG6S2kvbZ57JNLwkY12W8CMSEHdtPnXWDczTg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anyone else feeling like we could all use a time out? 

Life is moving extra fast ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[... these days. Is it because we're all globally connected thanks to the web? I'm not sure my grandparents and people from previous generations experienced the speed of life like we do today.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@epodcaster/6bde249y7ate63fir8sqsc</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@epodcaster/6bde249y7ate63fir8sqsc</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[epodcaster]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:20:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/x7L2VSNEiyAB5Ux7nxKmLo6yLyEJT6Jt5yhNCUpGN5dXi1m5SV13ZjuFJ132gE5tQarJxvnLpqyvZ4q?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The workload over the last several months has been a bit much.

I had a to-do ...]]></title><description><![CDATA[... list for the weekend that has mostly gathering dust. Why? I was exhausted, needed sleep and wanted down time. It's been fabulous. Of course that means the coming week will be a bit of a bear. Ah well.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@epodcaster/9nx8b42bjmd9b6eniz19he</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/hive-193084/@epodcaster/9nx8b42bjmd9b6eniz19he</guid><category><![CDATA[hive-193084]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[epodcaster]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 21:40:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/x7L2VSNEiyAB5Ux7nxKmLo6yLyEJT6Jt5yhNCUpGMZw7sCd6G4wxe9PTKDKdpr7f3SqLV1BtAt9P4iZ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>