What do you most strive for in your life: accomplishments, security, love, power, excitement, knowledge, or something else? I guess I'd have to say accomplishment. And that accomplishment doesn't necessarily mean that I want vast recognition either. Accomplishment, to me, is just knowing that I did the best I could and succeeded whenever I put … Continue reading Question of the Week #100
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5 People Who Would Make a Worse President Than Donald Trump
Today is going to be a difficult day for roughly half the population of the United States. That's why I'd like to take a moment to put things into perspective. My intention is not to belittle anyone's feelings regarding the inauguration of Donald Trump as the country's 45th president. But, let's be honest, things could … Continue reading 5 People Who Would Make a Worse President Than Donald Trump
Song Roulette
All right. I'm caving. I'll do it. I've seen Paul do this one. And then Jess. And then Meghan. I've resisted because, despite my diverse taste in music, I'm fairly certain whatever songs happen to come up in this thing will be mocked relentlessly. But in thinking a little more deeply about it, I don't … Continue reading Song Roulette
50 More Questions
I feel like I've done a post like this before. Well, when you've been blogging as long as I have (10 years on my old blog, 2 on this one... seriously, where is my book deal, people?), you tend to forget what subjects you have and have not covered. I answer questions every week. But … Continue reading 50 More Questions
Rewatching Buffy
Kids, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, was my favorite TV show for a lot of years. I daresay it continues to be my favorite TV show of all time. There is so much about the series to love: action, horror, comedy, Sarah Michelle Gellar. It's got it all. Joss Whedon really knew what he was doing … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy
AFI #39 – Dr. Strangelove
Dr. Strangelove 1964 Directed by Stanley Kubrick Netflix says... When a fanatical U.S. general (Sterling Hayden) launches an air strike against the Soviets, they raise the stakes by threatening to unleash a "doomsday device," setting the stage for Armageddon in this classic black comedy that brilliantly skewers the nuclear age. The film's star-studded cast includes … Continue reading AFI #39 – Dr. Strangelove
100 Random Facts About Me 2.0
I first did a 100 Random Facts post not long after I began this blog. But that was two years ago. Some things have changed since then. As I make my way through that old list, I'm sure I'll realize that a lot has not changed. But, here we go... 100 Random Facts About Me, … Continue reading 100 Random Facts About Me 2.0
Flying from Florida
And that was that. I'm back at home now. I'm sitting on my bed, which dips in the middle. The hotel bed didn't do that. The hotel bed supported me very nicely. And the sheets were clean. Every night. I can't remember the last time I changed the sheets on my bed. I'm kidding. I … Continue reading Flying from Florida
Question of the Week #99
You are driving late at night in a safe but deserted neighborhood when a dog suddenly darts in front of your car. Though you slam on the brakes, you hit the animal. Would you stop to see how injured the animal was? If you did so and found that the dog was dead but had … Continue reading Question of the Week #99
The Week in Florida
Kids, you won't read this until Thursday afternoon at the very earliest (because that's when I'm gonna schedule the post to go live). But I'm writing it on Wednesday night. As I type these words, I am three and a half days into a week-long training conference. I won't say what the training is for … Continue reading The Week in Florida
The Confusing Middle 