Category: America
I’ve Got the Moose in Me
One summer, a few of my friends from college lived in Myrtle Beach. They worked all day laying sod at a golf course. Over the weeks, the novelty of living together wore off, and they started to get on each…
Hooters Flattened
I feel like I really missed a golden opportunity. I have visited Vegas twice in the past 18 months, but didn’t get a chance either time to visit the Hooters Hotel and Casino. Now, I find out, the theme is…
The Bride Wore Camo
Have you ever looked at the television, trying your hardest to look away, but unable to? That’s the feeling I got while watching CMT’s “My Big Redneck Wedding” the other night. I had seen the show in the listings before,…
Happy Casino Day!
Today is a wonderful day. A casino will open within an hour or so of my house. I don’t plan on going there anytime soon, and the facility only offers slots, but I still think we should all celebrate. Pennsylvania…
He Forgot Tasty
Governments like to waste time on stupid things. I guess it makes them feel important. I usually don’t care about it, but when try to do something silly and someone drags it out even further, I can’t help but shake…
Modern Medicine Catches On
If you get hurt, I hope you get an occupational therapist like Kelly Colwell. Certified occupational therapy assistant Kelly Colwell first noted the healing potential of Guitar Hero while working with a patient who had injured his elbow and lost…
What’s Wrong With Men?
Right now, I’m ashamed to be an American man. As the political process gains steam, we have abdicated our duty. Fred Thompson dropped out of the Republican race today. My disappointment in my fellow man has nothing to do with…
Greatest TV Show Ever
Sometimes, life smiles on you. Today is one of those days. The Fox Reality Channel is showing a marathon of the greatest television show in history. My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance Steve Bailey – who now plays Joe on Grey’s…
Tradition Has Its Place
When Maria and I first talked about getting married, we looked at where we might want to live. We had lived in Hanover for a few years each, but didn’t know if this is where we wanted to settle permanently….
Kid Nation Rules
I didn’t think I would feel this way, but “Kid Nation” has become one of my favorite TV appointments each week. That goes double for this week’s episode when the kids rebel against the leaders and hold elections for each…