If you could choose the manner of your death, what would it be? I think I'd like to be dismembered by a runaway backhoe. Seriously... Who's not gonna answer this question with, "Peacefully, in my sleep?" *The Question of the Week can be found in The Book of Questions by Gregory Stock, Ph.D.
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Captivate
Originally written in July of 2011... Mere moments after meeting Emily, he knew that she would have the uncanny ability to captivate him completely. Kent Fisher never believed in love at first sight. In fact, by the time he had finished college, he had decided that love itself was something that simply didn't exist. But … Continue reading Captivate
Life Story: Chapter Fifty Eight
Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... I took psychology and sociology as a … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Fifty Eight
The Princess Bride
Title: The Princess Bride Author: William Goldman Published: 1973 I've loved this movie since I was old enough to understand what it's like to actually love a movie. It's got it all: action, adventure, romance, pirates, sword fights, rodents of unusual size, memorable lines worth quoting 30 years later. And I knew it had originated … Continue reading The Princess Bride
AFI #89 – The Sixth Sense
The Sixth Sense 1999 Directed by M. Night Shyamalan Netflix says... When young Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) inexplicably starts seeing dead people, he lands in the care of child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis), who is determined to uncover the truth behind Cole's remarkable paranormal abilities. M. Night Shyamalan writes and directs this … Continue reading AFI #89 – The Sixth Sense
The Interview Process
In recent months, I've been on the lookout for a new job. I still like the job I currently have. It's just that, lately, I've started to hate the job I currently have. I only sort of mean that. In my job, I work closely with kids in an elementary school. This part I love. … Continue reading The Interview Process
Question of the Week #49
While parking late at night, you slightly scrape the side of a Porsche. You are certain no one else is aware of what happened. The damage is minor and would not be covered by insurance. Would you leave a note? There was a time when I would say no, I wouldn't. My logic would be … Continue reading Question of the Week #49
Playing Host
You guys like Family Feud, right? Of course you do. Everyone loves Family Feud. And it's enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent years due, I would say, in large part to host Steve Harvey's priceless facial expressions as he reacts to the responses given by any number of his contestants. If you're not sure … Continue reading Playing Host
Woods
It was the middle of the night when Gabrielle ran in desperation back toward the cottage where she had been raised. It may have been dark, but she couldn't have tripped in that darkness if she had wanted to. She knew every square inch of these woods. She knew where to step and where to … Continue reading Woods