Wishing for a Magical Power
I wish I possessed many different skills. I wish I had some true musical talent. I want to cook fanciful dishes. I dream of building some piece of furniture that blow people’s minds. But, most of all, I really wish […]
A Little Song, A Little Dance …
Thanks to my friend Heidi, I discovered that today is a very important anniversary. Thirty-five years ago, the Chuckles Bites the Dust episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show aired. If you are not aware, this was perhaps the greatest […]
My Favorite Young Man
I discovered Yuengling beer sometime in 1992. That’s when I moved to central Pennsylvania. back then, I thought splurging for beer meant getting Budweiser. In bottles. That was top-shelf. Now I’m a minor beer snob and try to avoid most […]
Book Review: It Feels So Good When I Stop
God, I have been a bad blogger lately. No reason – just lazy and procrastinatey. Anyways, let’s get back into the swing of things (hopefully) with a look at a book I read at least a month ago. I had […]
ITEOTWAWKI: The Anticipation Begins
We have known for a while that R.E.M. was working on its 15th studio album. The guys had reportedly finished the bulk of the work earlier this year. Now we have some news (second item), courtesy of lawyer/advisor/guru Bertis Downs. […]
The Right Shoes
I go through this at least once a year. For a variety of reasons, I decide I need to make changes to my workout regimen. Currently, I walk for about half an hour between two and five times a week. […]
Eyes on the Prize
I distinctly remember where I was and what I was doing when I first realized I needed glasses. I don’t remember exactly when although I know it was near the end of third grade and before fourth, which would put […]
Book Review: Misconception
For some reason, I have fallen into a reading rut. I don’t have any problem finding books I want to read or finishing the ones I start. I have just read three straight books which I didn’t enjoy as much […]
Football Wars
That special feeling has filled the air. The wind has an extra bite. Conversation around the office picks up. Weekends feel much more important. Football season has arrived, possibly my favorite part of the year. I follow a lot of […]