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
Random Thoughts
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
Remembering Mamaw
I haven't really known what to write here. I have a lot of thoughts, but I'm not really sure how to string them all together so that they make sense. And I have these mixed emotions that consist of grief, joy, and irreverent humor. So much irreverent humor. Anyway, there's a good chance that a … Continue reading Remembering Mamaw
An Unexpected Break
Guys, last week was AWESOME! I know that I've complained about the kind of winter we've been experiencing here in southwest Virginia. Temperatures have been fluctuating up and down, like our local climate zone can't really determine which season it's supposed to be. Sure, we've had a lot of really cold days, but they always … Continue reading An Unexpected Break
Don’t Shop Hangry
They say that you shouldn't go to the grocery store if you're hungry. Many believe that this is said because you will be tempted to buy many things that you don't need, simply because you're thinking with your stomach, not with your wallet. Well, friend, I'm here to tell you that's not the most important … Continue reading Don’t Shop Hangry
If I Had $500 Million
I'm one of those people who pays little to no attention to the lottery scene. For me, it's not so much a moral thing having to do with gambling. I see it from a more practical point of view, in that it's a waste of money. But every now and then, the multi-state lottery jackpots … Continue reading If I Had $500 Million
100 Random Facts About Me
I did one of these posts back on my old blog, Carp Dime. But this isn't Carp Dime. This is The Confusing Middle. I have new readers here, or, at least have the potential to have new readers here. This is a blog where no one really knows me. So here I'm providing a retelling … Continue reading 100 Random Facts About Me
A Lack of History
It's a little strange, having a new blog. Well, new-ish. This thing's been here for almost a month. That's kind of hard to believe. Still, it's new compared to where I've come from. Over at Carp Dime, I've been blogging for 10 years. There's a massive history there with a huge back story that I … Continue reading A Lack of History
Life in Lifeless Things
I've never experienced anything that can be considered paranormal. In fact, I really don't believe in ghosts. That's not to say I don't believe that there are spirits around us, but that's really a much deeper topic for a much different time. While I haven't experienced anything paranormal, I have been witness to some weird … Continue reading Life in Lifeless Things
Amazing Amazon
No, this post is not about Wonder Woman. There are a lot of creative people out there. They often go unnoticed and their accomplishments are forgotten. But, thanks to the unwavering memory of the internet, their work can live on as humanity marches into the future. Take, for example, the reviews section at the bottom … Continue reading Amazing Amazon
