I'm a huge slacker. I meant to follow up on this a couple weeks ago but then I didn't. I've had a sticky note reminder sitting by my computer this whole time and I apologize for just now getting around to responding. I'd like to thank Raphaela at Hummingbird Redemption for nominating me for this … Continue reading The Premio Dardos Award
Month: August 2015
The Single Guy vs. Another Hiking Trip
Kids, I'm starting to think that all hiking trips in which I'm involved are doomed to fail before they begin. You'll recall I attempted a solo trip to the Cascades recently, which ended with me reaching the entrance and turning around and going home due to the overcrowding of the trail. Yesterday, I joined a … Continue reading The Single Guy vs. Another Hiking Trip
The Book That Changed Everything
Stanley rushed down the stairs, hoping to catch his wife before she left for work. When he got to the kitchen he realized he was too late. She had let him oversleep, so he didn't have a chance to wish her a happy anniversary. Madison had left coffee warming in the pot, knowing that Stan … Continue reading The Book That Changed Everything
When Pigs Fly
"I'll show 'em!" Hank shouted to himself as he violently pushed open the screen door and stormed out of the back of the house. The kid was angry, and in his anger he stomped his way across the yard, making his way to the barn. His father had just graciously reminded him that he had … Continue reading When Pigs Fly
Life Story: Chapter Forty
Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... I began to become familiar with the … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Forty
Ethics
I didn't know what to do and I was beginning to panic. The proctor had already handed out the blue books and had left to get his cup of coffee. I knew he would do that. And I knew that I only had a few seconds, maybe a minute, until he returned. After that, my … Continue reading Ethics
Question of the Week #28
What is your most treasured memory? I'm not a huge sports fanatic by any stretch of the imagination. But my most treasured memory has a lot to do with baseball. During the summer after my junior year of college, I had the opportunity to take my Dad on a whirlwind adventure that allowed us to … Continue reading Question of the Week #28
Tiffany the Fugitive
I recently moved to a new house. But prior to leaving the townhouse that I'd lived in for two years, something odd arrived in the mail. It was a postcard that wasn't addressed to myself or any of the roommates. That's not the odd part. We got mail addressed to previous tenants on a semi-regular … Continue reading Tiffany the Fugitive
The Return of the Girl in the White SUV
In the world of banking, the people on the front lines of the industry are known as tellers. These are the people who are expected to help customers with all of their day to day banking needs. It is often a thankless and miserable position to hold. These are their stories. These are their legends… … Continue reading The Return of the Girl in the White SUV
Why Rice Krispies Treats Are the Perfect Snack
Rice Krispies Treats. There's a good chance you're drooling right now just thinking of them. Be honest if you are. Just try to keep it off the keyboard. Salivation really isn't good for the hardware. The Rice Krispies Treat is an easy thing to make. You take some Rice Krispies (and it's gotta be the … Continue reading Why Rice Krispies Treats Are the Perfect Snack
The Confusing Middle 