Author Archives: E E Dumas

About E E Dumas

I'm a dabbler in Portland, OR. I care about personal growth, in whatever form it takes. I'm not here to provide you the answers to life, I only hope to inspire some good questions.

Sunburns are Amazing!

Getting an intense sunburn is a wonderful way to have a constant reminder of a great day at the beach! It’s a bright red indicator of happy times!

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Make it first, then decide what to do with it.

I’ve recently discovered that asking “Why am I doing this?” gets in the way of finishing things, so instead I’ve started asking myself “Why not?” And so I decided to print over 200 copies of my mini-zine “Be More Awesome.”  … Continue reading

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How to Share the Joy

or: “Getting Others Enthused about What You Do” This is my fourth and latest zine in the Path of Awesomeness series, and it’s all about how to enthuse people about your craft/art.  It’s written from my experiences at the Portland … Continue reading

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Unemployment for Fun and Profit

or: “Making the Best of the Worst” Here is my third zine in the Path of Awesomeness series, and this one is all about how to use your time effectively and keep the doldrums at bay.  Unemployment (and underemployment) are … Continue reading

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How to Not Fear Your Computer

or: “Secrets from a Cheerful IT Guy” Here is my second zine in the Path of Awesomeness series, this one dealing with how to gain computer confidence.  I firmly believe everyone can learn to fix their computers, all it takes … Continue reading

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