Ah, the Nobel Prize in Literature! It's like the Oscars of the literary world, minus the red carpet glamour and sequined gowns. Instead, it's a celebration of the minds behind the words that have shaped generations, influenced revolutions, and given us all a darn good reason to procrastinate reading the classics. Today, we embark on … Continue reading The Literary Legacy of Nobel Prize Winners in Literature
Question of the Week #344
Ladies and gentlemen, and all the brilliant minds in between, after a nearly year-long hiatus, it's with great excitement that I reintroduce the much-awaited "Question of the Week" segment! It feels like a reunion with an old friend—albeit a friend who keeps asking the most thought-provoking and slightly perplexing questions. So, without further ado, let's … Continue reading Question of the Week #344
Things You’ll Wish You Knew Before You Start Parenting: A Journey of Surprises
Parenting is a profound and transformative journey that fills lives with joy, challenges, and endless surprises. From the moment parents welcome a child into their lives, they embark on a path of growth, learning, and uncharted territory. A parent who has navigated the highs and lows of this incredible journey has gathered a wealth of … Continue reading Things You’ll Wish You Knew Before You Start Parenting: A Journey of Surprises
I Left My Dog at Home Today
Here's the thing... Krypto has been in my life for a little more than two months now. And ever since the beginning, he has gone with me to the office every time I've gone to work. Until today... If you saw my post yesterday, you know I had a rough day. Honestly, Krypto's behavior in … Continue reading I Left My Dog at Home Today
All the Emotion
Maybe it's because I had a rough day today. Maybe it's because Dad's birthday is this Friday and he would've been 70 this year. Maybe it's because Father's Day is this Sunday and I haven't been able to wish my father a happy Father's Day for the last 16 years. Maybe it's because I just … Continue reading All the Emotion
The Writers Strike of 2023
Kids, can we talk about this writers strike for a few minutes? Good. Because I have thoughts... First, let's travel back to late 2007 and early 2008. That's the last time the Writers Guild of America went on strike. At that time the movie and television writers were fighting not only for fair pay for … Continue reading The Writers Strike of 2023
Krypto… The Super Dog
Ladies and gentlemen, it's time for you to meet Krypto. And here he is... Adorable, right? To properly tell this story, I need to go back a few years. Then I need to fast-forward to last September. Then I need to jump ahead to roughly three weeks ago. Are you with me so far? Remember … Continue reading Krypto… The Super Dog
A Lot’s Been Happening…
Hey kids... I know, it's been a while. And this isn't going to be the greatest of posts. Because... well, I don't actually have a reason. I guess it's not going to be the greatest of posts because I'm mostly just making this up as I go along. I have no plan for this. I'm … Continue reading A Lot’s Been Happening…
Just About the Dumbest Thing I Could Do
I got home from work and set about making dinner. I had been debating most of the afternoon what I would end up having. Before getting home, I couldn't even remember what I had at home to even make for dinner. Some cans of tuna in the cabinet? Sandwich meat in the fridge but no … Continue reading Just About the Dumbest Thing I Could Do
A Tale of Two Parking Citations
It's not often that I receive a parking ticket. Wait... let me rephrase that... It's not often enough that I receive a parking ticket. Here's how parking should work for me, if it were a perfect world. In a perfect world, I would feel completely safe leaving my car in the parking garage two blocks … Continue reading A Tale of Two Parking Citations
The Confusing Middle 