I'm Mark McElroy, a writer living in Atlanta, GA. I've been posting at MadeByMark.com since November 2000. As an author, I've written about a dozen non-fiction books. An an expert on Tarot and divination, I've designed about a half-dozen Tarot decks. As a speaker and teacher, I've taught workshops on spirituality, creativity, and creative writing to audiences all over the world.
These days, I run an employee-focused communications and multimedia program for The Company, a firm that doesn't allow employees to reference their employer in social media profiles. I work with talented artists, photographers, videographers, and subject matter experts to create text, training, and videos that employees will actually notice, read, and remember.
Here at MadeByMark.com, I document my life, my obsessions, and my adventures in Midtown Atlanta and all over the planet. These include:
Great gadgets. The Kindle? Got two. The iPad. Yep, the latest one. The iPhone? It's my constant companion. Tivo? We have several. Need app recommendations? Just ask me!
Spirituality. I'm a recovering fundamentalist, on a lifelong journey of faith. If I had to put a label on my beliefs, "Ecelectic Neo-Buddhist Gnostic Christian Mystic" probably comes close to describing where I am today. I've got an interest in Integral Theory and Practice, but that's in its infancy now, and I'm not sure where that'll take me, but I'm sure I'll be posting about it soon.
Affordable luxury travel. Clyde -- my partner of twenty years -- and I share a passion for travel. And whether we're headed for domestic destinations or far-flug foreign ports, we like to travel in first-class comfort ... at bargain prices. If you have an interest in last-minute travel, travel bargains, and exotic locations -- or if you just like tagging along via our photos and videos -- you'll enjoy our travel-related posts.
Great food at good prices from local eateries. I'm not much for those high-dollar destination restaurants that serve postage stamp-sized entrees for $175.00 a plate. Instead, I appreciate delicious, consistent, affordable food from locally-owned restaurants. Most of my restaurant and dining posts are focused on the Metro Atlanta area, especially in Midtown (because that's where we live and work). When we're traveling, I'll also point you to the best spots we find along the way.
The writer's life. After a long hiatus, I'm writing again, and determined to finish some of the books I started and abandoned last year. I post frequently about the writing process, challenges associated with writing, and the tools I use to create the books and stories I create.
My site's tagline -- "Find your path. Tell your story. Share what works." pretty much sums up my approach to life, the universe, and everything. Got a question or comment? Drop me a line at mark@madebymark.com. I love hearing from MadeByMark.com readers!
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MadeByMark.com is my personal journal, where I've been writing about a broad range of topics since November of 2000. These days, it's focused on traveling smart (exotic travel, travel tips, destination guides, travel stories) and eating well (including reviews of the restaurants we find along the way, here in Midtown Atlanta and elsewhere). Passionate about travel? Enjoy last-minute trips? Appreciate insider tips on great local eateries (with special emphasis on low-carb and vegan options)? Check it out! |
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@MadeByMark is the tie-in Twitter account featuring links to MadeByMark.com posts, photos, and assorted quips and observations once or twice a day. |
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I still post the occasional photo to Flickr, but these days, most of my stuff is being uploaded directly to my Google+ Picasa web album. |
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At TarotTools.com, I share ideas, tools, and links of interest to people who enjoy my Tarot books and decks. After taking a two-year break from working with and writing about Tarot, I'm enjoying seeing the cards through fresh eyes again. Come join the conversation! |
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@TarotTools, I tweet links to TarotTools.com posts and other items of interest to my Tarot tribe. |
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