Have you ever noticed the hazard signs that are posted on the backs or sides of trucks that are hauling some kind of hazardous materials from one point to the next? Sure you have. You probably just don't pay much attention to them. More often than not, it's a little red sign that warns other … Continue reading The Warning Signs
Question of the Week #32
Would you accept twenty years of extraordinary happiness and fulfillment if it meant you would die at the end of the period? Sure. Who doesn't like to be happy? And hey, at least I know I'd die happy, right? Not a deep answer, I know. But I'm kind of tired today. Still getting over a … Continue reading Question of the Week #32
Socializing at the Bank
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 Socializing at the Bank
The New Pharisees
What follows is something that I wrote several years ago when I was going through a difficult time in my life. I was struggling with my faith after having a number of negative experiences in a particular church and in dealing with particular church leaders. This is something that I wrote from a place of … Continue reading The New Pharisees
Previously on Big Brother
Item number 73 on my Bucket List is to spend a summer living in the Big Brother house. I've applied once before and never heard anything from CBS. Kids, I've decided to give it another shot. Thankfully, this isn't like that time I decided to try out for American Idol and had to drive to … Continue reading Previously on Big Brother
Another Innocuous Super Power
Not long ago, I brought you the story of Park-Man, the man with the uncanny ability to always find a great parking space. Today I bring you the story of the guy that can always make the perfect mix of music for any given situation. He called himself Mix Tape Man. He knew that, these … Continue reading Another Innocuous Super Power
Should I Write a Book?
It's a question I ask myself every now and then. And I've been asking myself off and on for many years. I think about it. I get excited about the ideas and the possibilities. I get overwhelmed. I doubt my abilities. I wonder if I could ever even find the required time. I quit before … Continue reading Should I Write a Book?
Banking Expectations
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 Banking Expectations
Life Story: Chapter Forty 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 figured out I didn't have to … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Forty Eight
Dreary
A long time ago, Karen Carpenter sang about how rainy days and Mondays always got her down. Yesterday, it was impossible not to think of that song as it was a rainy Monday. Kids, driving to work in the predawn hours that I'm so used to is miserable enough when the sun's first rays of … Continue reading Dreary
