Month: September 2010
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…
Tuning In
Life has its way of bringing conflict our way. That is pretty much one thing we can always count on whether we like it or not. Take, for example, the new remote control for our cable boxes. I really love…
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…
ITEOTWAWKI: Remaking R.E.M.’s 1998-2004 Releases
I haven’t done an R.E.M.-themed post for a while. I did receive the Live at the Olympia CD for my birthday and am excited about the upcoming 2011 release, but otherwise haven’t had much to say about the band. Then…
It’s a Guy Thing
When you see actors like Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg attached to a project, the odds that I will enjoy the film are pretty damn good. So “The Other Guys” had me from the start, but the real payoff came…
Book Review: In the Land of Second Chances
I don’t quite know what attracted me to “In the Land of Second Chances.” The book revolved around some strange happenings in a small town in Nebraska as narrated by a woman who ran the town’s only bed and breakfast….
Improv with The Smokes
On my recent trip to L.A., I pretty much had only one night on my own. The other three nights either involved conference activities or plans with a co-worker. So I needed to choose wisely for my activity that night….