...Than having to pay for someone else's mistake. Yesterday, I got a notice in the mail informing me of a lack of payment on my personal property tax. This confused me because I put a check in the mail the week before it was due. The check hadn't cleared yet, but I figured that's just … Continue reading Nothing I Love More…
Random Thoughts
The Origin of the Ugly Christmas Sweater
It almost seems inevitable at this point in history. The ugly Christmas sweater is something that people are proud to own. People throw parties that put this article of clothing at the center of the gathering. People compete over who has the ugliest Christmas sweater. It's a point of pride for someone to walk away … Continue reading The Origin of the Ugly Christmas Sweater
Scenes from a Nativity
It's that time of year again. Lights are wrapped around trees and banisters. Stockings are hung by the chimney with care. And nativity scenes, large and small, dot the landscape and decorate coffee tables from here to the North Pole. These are the signs that let our eyes know that Christmas is coming. In many … Continue reading Scenes from a Nativity
No Shave November
I realize that title will be a little misleading. I did not participate in any sort of "No Shave November" event. I also did not participate in "Movember" to raise awareness for anything. So I apologize who just clicked on my blog thinking you were getting a riveting tale of raising money and/or awareness for … Continue reading No Shave November
Fortunate Son
On the way home the other night, I decided I was craving some Chinese takeout. I had actually been craving it for a few days. There's this place next to the Food Lion here in town that's pretty good. I found out about this place over the course of several months because of the many … Continue reading Fortunate Son
The 5 Most Beautiful Things I’ve Ever Seen
Not too long ago, I was able to thumb through a friend's copy of the new illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I took a picture of it and posted it online, intending to let the world know that I wanted a copy of it as well. Along with that post, I … Continue reading The 5 Most Beautiful Things I’ve Ever Seen
Capture the Flag
Remember that retreat I went on a couple weeks ago? I mentioned that we played Capture the Flag as part of our weekend festivities. Yesterday, I posted a picture of myself that was taken after that game, when I was pretty much declared the MVP. But I haven't explained, in detail, why someone with no … Continue reading Capture the Flag
In Case You Needed More Proof…
...that I am Chandler Bing.
The Big Boat in the Middle of the Desert
Imagine, for a moment, that you live in a world that has never seen rain. You're in a landlocked kind of place that isn't anywhere near a significant body of water. And then you hear about this farmer that's building a huge boat in the middle of the desert. How would you respond to something … Continue reading The Big Boat in the Middle of the Desert
In the Dark
With the exception of the earliest and latest months of the school year, I can pretty much expect to make my drive to work before sunrise. I'd love to tell you that one can easily acclimate to navigating that predawn darkness, but after three years in this job and making that drive, I still struggle. … Continue reading In the Dark
