Author name: Jarrett

After 13 years of being in education, the desire to write took over. I love writing fiction, screenplays, and technology articles. I hope one day to have a site that you come to on the daily to see what's going on.

Apple's iPhone 15 Event invitation, Wonderlust. The Apple logo on a black background.

WonderLust – iPhone 15 and Apple Watch 9 Apple Event Announced

Apple sent invitations for the next Apple Event titled Wonderlust. The event will take place on September 12, and I’m sure Apple will livestream it like the past events. Check out most of the rumors, all summed up here. Beware of spoilers. iPhone 15 September usually means it’s time for new iPhones, and this one […]

WonderLust – iPhone 15 and Apple Watch 9 Apple Event Announced Read More »

An exit sign symbolizing my difficult time leaving the teaching profession

Why It’s Difficult Trying to Leave the Teaching Profession

I thought about how to leave the teaching profession for a long time before I did it. When the administration treated me more like a cog than a professional, I thought about quitting teaching and not looking back. I even went to get a job outside of education one summer to test it out. Unfortunately,

Why It’s Difficult Trying to Leave the Teaching Profession Read More »

The location for Too Hot To Handle

True Transformation: Why Personal Growth Makes Too Hot To Handle The Best Reality TV

I’m not a reality TV junkie, but I can’t stop watching Too Hot To Handle. Too Hot To Handle is Netflix’s reality TV show about promiscuous singles trapped on a beautiful island and told to abstain from physical contact. I’ve watched a few reality TV shows. Amazon’s Jury Duty, 90-Day Fiancé, The Bachelor, and its

True Transformation: Why Personal Growth Makes Too Hot To Handle The Best Reality TV Read More »

Tiles on a notepad that spell out Back To School

Back To School For Teachers – Why They Need More Time To Themselves

We are nearing the point in the summer when teachers will be back to school. While many teachers are excited to return to work, much of this time is filled with things that the administration and state think are vital for a successful start to the school year. Towards the end of my tenure as

Back To School For Teachers – Why They Need More Time To Themselves Read More »

iPhone and stethoscope to update your medical ID on iPhone

Update Your Medical ID on Your iPhone to Help Save Your Life

Update Your Medical ID on Your iPhone to Help Save Your Life Read More »

Neighbors banner.01dfb947ed7c4db5a0bc1e8d1e4858ec

Neighbors – A Short Story

By Jarrett S. Smith Ruth tried to steady herself as she saw the police car enter their neighbor’s driveway. She turned to her husband. Herb’s gray hair looked as charming as ever. He sat in his usual stupor, watching the news at full volume. It never seemed to matter whether he had his hearing aids

Neighbors – A Short Story Read More »

WatchOS 10 app picker

Discovering the Future of Apple Watch with watchOS 10: Embracing Exciting Redesign Changes

This fall, Apple brings a fresh new coat of paint to the Apple Watch as it redesigns watchOS. With watchOS 10, many of the ways you interact with your Apple Watch will change. While change can be scary, the redesign brings significant changes that might improve your use of your Apple Watch. Check out how

Discovering the Future of Apple Watch with watchOS 10: Embracing Exciting Redesign Changes Read More »

an empty classroom from education post pandemic

Testing Group Says We Need More Tests | Has Education Post Pandemic Closed the Gap?

So how is education post Pandemic? I know I’m not a teacher anymore, but I found an article that reminded me why I wanted out of education. This article from the Associate Press proclaims that test scores show that American students are way behind because of the pandemic. While reading this, my teacher’s senses started

Testing Group Says We Need More Tests | Has Education Post Pandemic Closed the Gap? Read More »

Prime Day Deals 23

Favorite Prime Day Deals for 2023

Prime Day 2023 is on us! While you can pick up tons of Prime Day deals on Amazon today, here are some of my favorite deals. Just remember that not all these deals last the entire time. Also, if you buy something from the links below, you help me and the site! I’ll keep updating

Favorite Prime Day Deals for 2023 Read More »