Category: Making an Idiot Out of Myself
All Charged Up
You would think after my running out of gas experience 13 months ago, I would have learned my lesson. That would make too much sense though. I first had trouble with my car battery in October. I had to drive…
Wedding Wardrobe Woes, Part 2: Electric Boogaloo
I knew we would have fun. As we prepared to go to my nephew’s wedding in Baltimore, that notion existed without any doubt in my mind. I just wondered if I would go through the entire day without a problem….
Out of Gas
I had a few things I wanted to accomplish on the first Sunday of December. I had a few errands to run, a meeting to attend, and I wanted to take a nap before the Ravens and Steelers played that…
The Case of the Indestructible Travel Mug
Things started out pretty well last Wednesday. Maria and I both got moving a little earlier than usual. Before I knew it, I was all ready to leave for work 10 minutes before usual. I putzed around the house a…
Ready for My Closeup
I took a playwriting class during my junior year of college. For our final project, we had to write and present a one-act play. We didn’t have to worry about a set or stage directions. We just had to recruit…
Mountains to Climb
When I started pledging a fraternity during my freshman year of college, the older guys in the house did all kinds of things to scare the other pledges and me. They told us about all kinds of horrible things that…
A New Pair of Shoes
I had everything planned out for a fun Wednesday night. My friend James would meet me at work, and we would go down to Washington to see a D.C. United soccer game. We planned to leave at 6 p.m., which…
I Want a New Drug
Because of my background as an athlete, I try to tough it out sometimes. I also think I get this trait because of my four older brothers. While growing up, I had to learn that calling for Mom’s help too…
Attention to Detail
Everything was perfect. We arrived at the hotel in New Jersey last Sunday with plenty of time to spare before my nephew’s wedding. We found one of my sibling’s rooms and made plans on where to meet before going to…
My Destiny
As I approach the end of my 37th year, I have had an epiphany. I finally realize my true calling. I exist to give people something to laugh at. Don’t mistake this for a pity party. I’m pretty excited actually….