writing

Right. rite. write.
"If I had more time, I would have written less."

I first started writing on the internet when I was 12 years-old, and quickly became an avid member of the now-extinct Xanga community.

 

Ever since I can remember, I’ve dreamed of writing a book. In 2021, I did it; publishing “Dear Atlas: It’s me; your Dad.” which is now available on Amazon.com for purchase. ​

9 years in the making.

Oops. I did it again.
"Use the right tool for the job."

From the laughter-filled chaos of childhood adventures to the reflective quiet of life’s crossroads, “Priceless” spans the gamut of human emotion, offering insights into the shared experiences that define us. 

Aaron Plaat Blog

My words.
my mind.

Oma

Oma There are many different phases and chapters in life; each with their beauty, intrinsic value, joys, sorrows and bittersweet endings. It’s difficult for me to write this entry, while healing to do so.

person blowing fire at night time

Flamethrower

As I’ve watched Atlas get older, I’ve seen him progress in his skills at making things like crafts, lego sets, artwork or even his own little ‘inventions’, which he uses to reach objects out

a close up of a keyboard with a blue button

RevelAItion

If you’re a car enthusiast, you’re probably familiar with the term ‘Kit Car’ – which relates to largely ready-to-assemble cars that are a fraction of the price as the real car; for example, the

person standing on top of mountain

Ascent

Coach Woody Hayes was once quoted as saying “Anything easy ain’t worth a damn.” and the statement has stuck in my head for many years. In an published blog of mine, I have been

Alice

There are a lot of things that form the bond between a Father and Son; from time spent together to learning how to ride a bike, there are many things a child will never

Pax

There’s a quote that says “Be at peace with all men” from the book of Romans, which came to mind tonight as I started this entry. Jesus was also quoted on the topic of

Teddy

One of the primary objectives for souls on this plane is to learn lessons. From the value of telling the truth, to the lesson where you learn what’s most important; lessons are pertinent to

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Tread

Level up When I was younger, I took swimming lessons at Columbus Parks & Recreation center pools. Starting at Hunter Pool, I got my first ‘patch’ for completing the Guppy Class. After that, I

Enough

Life is a strange thing sometimes. It goes by in the blink of an eye, and it never seems to give enough pause or rest for people to ask the important questions. Am I

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Booked

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been increasingly conscious of an uncomfortable fact; my Oma is battling weakening health and doesn’t appear to have an eternity left on this plane. It’s a hard thing

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