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Our Latest Posts
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Our New House Renovation (Before & After Photos)
It’s been almost 4 months since we moved out of our house on Cherry Crest Lane, so I figured it was time for me to share some pictures of the new house before I can’t call it “new” anymore. About the House Our new house is in a neighborhood in southwest Springfield not far from…
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The Best Coffeeshops in Springfield (And How We Decide)
Most people who know me and Josiah very well know that we are pretty opinionated when it comes to coffee. We know what we like, and what we like is very specific. Every morning, we both drink a latte. I prefer a plain latte, and Josiah likes a vanilla latte. Josiah usually makes them because…
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The Goal Setting Process We Use to Create the Life We Want
For about 8 years now, Josiah and I have had an annual tradition where on New Year’s Day (or sometimes a different day around New Year’s) we take time to plan and set goals for the coming year and reflect on our goals and accomplisments from previous year. This tradition is one we’ve come to…
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How I Learned To Stop Viewing Myself As A Hero
A Tale of Two Companies I was talking with my brother over lunch the other day about how different my new company feels from our previous one. At the old company, where I was a founder and he was an employee, everything felt like we were “clawing up from the bottom.” Our larger competitors were…
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Honest Review of Our Visit to Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Josiah and I (Ashley) visited Strawberry Park Hot Springs on January 2, 2025 (my 40th birthday!) while on a vacation to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. I’m the kind of person who likes to know exactly what to expect so I can know how to prepare, but I had trouble finding answers to all my questions before…
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Two Years at Enzoic: Lessons in Building Quality Software
Today marks both my two year anniversary and my last day of employment at what has been the best job I’ve ever had as a senior software developer at Enzoic (I actually wasn’t aware that today was my two year anniversary until I started writing this post). Mike Wilson, the founder, is an absolute beast…
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We are Ashley and Josiah Mann, a married couple from Springfield, Missouri. We are entrepreneurs, writers, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu enthusiasts. We started this blog as a way to share our thoughts and keep our friends and family up to date on our projects.
What You’ll Find Here
Life Updates
Behind the scenes of our RV life, entrepreneurial journey, and more.
Our Projects
All about our artistic endeavors, business ventures, and the pretty things we’ve made.
Josiah’s Thoughts
Rants, musings, and life lessons from the mind of a musician, athlete, and entrepreneur.
Ashley’s Thoughts
Observations, practical advice, and curated resources from one who seeks to balance beauty and efficiency.
Our Projects & Other Websites
GYM SITES
Our shared business where we offer websites for martial arts gym and fitness studios
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