Hello folks, I'm Ryan and the author of the blog.
Most of my information is already in the "About the Author" post, but I'm happy to discuss here as well. I currently in in Pennsylvania. My wife and I moved into our house recently, about 16 months ago or so, and we're busy fixing it up and building our garden and homestead out. We're currently raising 8 chickens, who hopefully start producing eggs in August.
Originally when I was in school for my undergraduate studies, I was a writing major, but I had a sudden realization that I didn't think I could earn a decent wage as a writer, so I shifted over to business. After graduating, I began working in the insurance industry, and still work there full time today. I am also currently enrolled in an MBA program.
It is an interesting combination, which I really enjoy. I get to use my analytical skillset during the day to earn a wage, and flex my creativity muscle at night when I write for the blog or my personal novel and non-fiction works.
Aside from the professional items, I really enjoy rock climbing, I got to a local climbing gym twice a week and mostly focus on boulder problems. I do venture outdoors for bouldering as well, mostly in West Virginia. I thoroughly enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, whitewater rafting, camping, and backpacking. One day I'd like to hike the entire Appalachia Trail but I'll probably need to be retired to have enough time; that's one reason for me to stay in shape.
I also enjoy movies, shows, reading novels, playing games, poker and pretty much and card game. Variety to me is so important, I get bogged down when I'm doing the same thing all of the time, which is why I have so many different activities in my life to keep me going.
I look forward to meeting everyone that interacts with the Zennado community, and hopefully we can build at a group of people that enjoy discussing Zen philosophy, mediation, and of course anything that life gives us. I also really enjoy talking about general topics like cooking, homesteading, work, and gaming.