Disclaimer: I'm possibly going to anger a significant portion of geek culture. And that's because (spoiler alert) I'm going to complain about The Lord of the Rings. Now, before you grab your torches and pitchforks and track down my IP address, just know that I'm not setting out to offend anyone with my opinion here. … Continue reading Listening to Tolkien
Random Thoughts
Being Mocked By a Poster
See that? That picture there with Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels? The one that looks like they're pointing and laughing at you? It's like they're literally saying, "Ha! We got you to pay good money to see a really bad movie! All because you felt some ridiculous sense of nostalgia! Suckers!"
The Windshield Crack’d
About a month ago, amidst the snow and ice that blanketed southwest Virginia and allowed me to take an eleven day vacation from school, I got into my car and noticed a small crack in my windshield. It began at the bottom of the glass and extended about six inches up on the passenger side. … Continue reading The Windshield Crack’d
This Is the Last One About My Wisdom Teeth. I Promise.
Yesterday afternoon I made another trip to the oral surgeon's office. This time, the appointment entailed a simple follow up. They just wanted to take a look at my mouth and see how the healing process was progressing. I also got the syringe that everyone's been telling me about. The one that squirts water into … Continue reading This Is the Last One About My Wisdom Teeth. I Promise.
Did You Lose Your Glasses?
A little more than a year ago, eyeglasses were not a part of my regular wardrobe. Then I saw an optometrist who let me know my vision was no longer as perfect as it once had been. I used to pride myself on having 20/20 vision. My 30s, it seemed, were catching up to me. … Continue reading Did You Lose Your Glasses?
The Recovery Process
A week ago, I mentioned that I would be having my wisdom teeth removed. In case anyone was wondering, that was a true story. Last Thursday, I visited the oral surgeon and he removed all the wisdom. Now I only have my looks to rely on. I was nervous about the whole thing. I'd never … Continue reading The Recovery Process
Inefficient Ghouls
I found this little gem on the internet at some point in recent history. As you can plainly see, it's an attempt to explain why it is that ghosts walk through walls. They're just following paths that were familiar to them when they were living. Buildings and floorplans change, but these restless spirits are none … Continue reading Inefficient Ghouls
An Excess of Wisdom
Kids, I'm a little nervous about something. I have an appointment with an oral surgeon in just two days. That surgeon will be removing my wisdom teeth. All four of them. It's an operation that I've been avoiding for six years, when I initially found out that two of those teeth were impacted. During those … Continue reading An Excess of Wisdom
5 Reasons Why I’d Make a Bad Colonial Person
Not long ago, I noticed someone's Facebook status which made the claim that they would make a bad colonial person. If it was you, let me know so I can give you the proper credit. Anyway, that statement got me thinking: How would I have fared in colonial America? I don't think I would do … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why I’d Make a Bad Colonial Person
The Fun in Funeral
When people attend funerals, I think it's natural for them to think about their own mortality and how they would like people to mourn or celebrate, as the case may be. Okay, maybe it isn't natural. Maybe it's morbid. And maybe I'm the only one. But these are some thoughts I had during my great-grandmother's … Continue reading The Fun in Funeral
The Confusing Middle 