Isle of Man Book Review: 'Starting Over: A Manifesto on Being Yourself' by Michael D. Perkins

Michael D. Perkins is a pastor, a husband and a father. He's also the author of the popular blog: The Handwritten.  

The Handwritten is not Michael's first stab at blogging. In his first go-round, he had a blog that was widely read and fairly popular, but he wasn't satisfied.

Recently, Michael wrote an e-book that catalogs his quest to find a way to present his heart-felt art in a way that touched people and brought him contentment in ways he had not experienced before as a writer.

The book is called Starting Over: A Manifesto on Being Yourself. It is written in PDF format and is 61 pages long.

It's a light read, but a very enjoyable one.

If you're a blogger, add this to the list of "must-reads" for this year. If you're not a blogger, but you are an artist or creative who seeks to reach the world with a message, you also need to read this book.

Even if you don't fit into either of those categories, I guarantee you will enjoy this book from an inspirational standpoint.

The book is entirely free of charge. All you have to do is visit: http://thehandwritten.com/start-over/ and follow the simple steps on the page.

I recommend you do it today!

Follow Michael D. Perkins on Twitter at www.twitter.com/michaeldperkins. Check out his blog, "The Handwritten" at http://www.thehandwritten.com.

Three Funny Videos

Here are two videos from BREAK that cracked me up. 

Then there was this gem, a commercial for a new "energy strip" that I saw this week:

Have a great weekend!

TheIsleofMan.Net Interview: 'Knox McCoy from KnoxMcCoy.com'

Knox McCoy is an accomplished writer, husband, father and appreciator of popular culture. If you've not check out his website, www.knoxmccoy.com, your computer has not properly been used yet. He is the author of the book, "Jesus and the Bachelorette." If you haven't read it, check it out HERE. Knox was kind enough to take time out of his hectic schedule to answer questions about reality TV, the "Kobe vs. Lebron" debate and many other topics that will surely affect your life in a permanent and important manner.

I know, I know. Less talk, more rock.

Here it is.

Why I Love Bigfoot

I've always been fascinated by the unknown. I don't believe in Aliens from outer space. I think there's a logical explanation for UFO sightings.

But there's one thing that will get my attention and keep me tuning in, every time:

Bigfoot.

People Who Don't Have Facebook Profiles

Remember Myspace? Believe it or not, it still exists, but you don't hear it talked about much, these days. How about Friendster? The domain is available if you'd like to purchase it.

Then there was Facebook. 

Facebook is everywhere. It has taken over. It's unavoidable. 

Sort of.

There exists a population of people whose number grows smaller every day. They are like unicorns or leprechauns. An urban myth of sorts. 

Who are these people, you ask?

Non-Facebook users.

Dealing with Post-Holiday Depression

Every year, around this time, it happens.

I get depressed.

Let me back up a few steps and tell you something about me. I LOVE the "Holiday Season." And if you read the last part of that last sentence and said: "But, Kevin. Which Holiday Season are you referring to?" -- shut up. You know exactly which one I mean.

Happy New Year from The Isle of Man!

Happy New Year! Here's to hoping your 2012 starts well. We'll be back tomorrow with new content. Until then, feel free to leave a comment about your New Year's Eve party, your resolutions for the upcoming year or anything else on your mind.


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