In the world of banking, the people on the front lines of the industry are known as tellers. These are the people who are expected to help customers with all of their day to day banking needs. It is often a thankless and miserable position to hold. These are their stories. These are their legends… … Continue reading The Legend of Darth Teller
The Single Guy vs. the Awkward Email
We can all agree that it's awkward when someone wants to set us up, right? Which is more awkward: to be set up with someone locally? or to be set up with someone on the other side of the state? About a week ago, a coworker began telling me all of the wonderful qualities possessed … Continue reading The Single Guy vs. the Awkward Email
AFI #95 – The Last Picture Show
The Last Picture Show 1971 Directed by Peter Bogdanovich Netflix says: There's not much to do int he windswept Texas hamlet of Anarene, where the town's only cinema is about to close forever. So high schoolers Sonny (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane (Jeff Bridges) lust after incorrigible flirt Jacy Farrow (Cybill Shepherd) while trying to chart … Continue reading AFI #95 – The Last Picture Show
Class Ring
At some point during my junior year of high school, I decided it would be a good idea to buy a class ring. The salesman was on campus and was doing a good job of convincing the student population that this was a necessary piece of nostalgia. Buying my class ring seemed like this important … Continue reading Class Ring
Question of the Week #42
How would you react if you were to learn that your mate had had a lover of the same sex before you knew each other? My honest, initial reaction would probably be one of shock. But really I don't think it would have any more effect on how I felt about her than if I … Continue reading Question of the Week #42
Messenger
Originally written in April of 2011... Allen ran as fast as his feet would carry him through the tall grass of the open plain. His lungs burned as he tried to breathe in and out, but he knew he couldn't stop. The message he was carrying was far too important, and his enemies were far … Continue reading Messenger
The Dark Truth Behind Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
I absolutely love the John Hughes classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off. However, for years, I've questioned whether such a day could actually happen without the help of time travel. One of my bucket list items is to try and recreate the events of Ferris' ninth sick day. I just don't think it can be done. … Continue reading The Dark Truth Behind Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Top 5 Non-Traditional Christmas Movies
There are a lot of Christmas movies out there. You have your classics like White Christmas and Miracle on 34th Street. You have modern favorites like Christmas Vacation and Home Alone. And thanks to the Hallmark Channel, you have a plethora of Christmas movies starring Gretchen Weiners.But what about the Christmas movies that aren't traditionally … Continue reading Top 5 Non-Traditional Christmas Movies
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Title: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Author: J.K. Rowling Published: 2003 As I've mentioned in my previous posts about the Harry Potter series of books, I've attempted to read through the series a few times. But for some reason, I would get to the end of book 3 and just give up. … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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
The Confusing Middle 