Kids, I have been a fairly regular blood donor since I was a freshman in college. It started with a bloodmobile that would show up on Bluefield College's campus once each semester. So, back then, I would donate roughly twice a year. You know, once each semester. After college, I did a better job of … Continue reading Ten Gallons
Post-Quarantine Weekend
I haven't been keeping track of the days since I began working from home. I haven't seen the point. Because I've found my groove in all of this. I'm digging this hermit lifestyle. Don't act so surprised. I've made it no secret that I'm an introvert. Self-imposed quarantine is kinda my jam. Though, there are … Continue reading Post-Quarantine Weekend
Sunday Scribblings #1 – Beginning
Last week I brought up my own issues with missing the phenomenon that was Sunday Scribblings. I also brought up the possibility of starting up something similar here if anyone was interested. And there were several of you out there who expressed interest in participating. So here we are! Each Wednesday I will post a … Continue reading Sunday Scribblings #1 – Beginning
Rewatching Angel – Episode 72
Welcome to Rewatching Angel, the part of the blog where I rewatch the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off: Angel. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love these shows so many years ago. Spin the Bottle Lorne takes the stage and sings a couple lines of … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 72
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 128
Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show so many years ago. Him Spike is Xander's new roommate. Xander's not big with this plan. Neither is Spike. But … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 128
My Favorite Movies #23 – The American President
The American President 1995 Directed by Rob Reiner Quick synopsis... Widowed U.S. president Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas), one of the world's most powerful men, can have anything he wants -- and what he covets most is Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), a Washington lobbyist. But Shepherd's attempts at courting her spark wild rumors and decimate his … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #23 – The American President
Question of the Week #226
If you could anonymously and safely destroy any one person's reputation online through various postings, would you? If so, who and why? Who am I to do such a thing to anyone? The way I see it, even if it's someone who deserves it, it isn't my place to publicly judge that person. And if … Continue reading Question of the Week #226
Checking In
Hey, kids. How are y'all doing? No, really. How are y'all doing? The world is crazy right now and it can be super easy for us to go crazy right along with it. It's one thing for us to wish each other well, to stay healthy and safe during a pandemic like this. But all … Continue reading Checking In
Gigglingfattie’s Challenge
Name: Hubert Setting: Lakeside boardwalk Object: Yo-yo Emotion: Glee He was walking aimlessly, annoyed at the thought of spending any more time with his dad's new girlfriend or that girlfriend's stupid daughter. At 12, he knew he should not just be walking away in a crowd, but he didn't care. He knew this place like … Continue reading Gigglingfattie’s Challenge
We Are the World
This is actually a post I meant to write a long time ago. Back before I transitioned into one of the work from home masses, I was still driving around with my clients and listening to the radio. At that time, around mid-March, we were still on the cusp of understanding just how serious the … Continue reading We Are the World
The Confusing Middle 