Snow days are inevitable where I live. The county administrators in southwest Virginia don't get quite as panicky as I noticed they did in North Carolina when I was living outside of Raleigh. They're a little better equipped to handle what comes each winter. Though I'm sure the people further north look at our 4"-6" … Continue reading Should We Cancel? Should We Delay?
Hello, Friend
"Hello, friend." It's a common enough greeting. I've noticed it as it seems to be a popular greeting among my circle of church friends. Actually, it only seems to be popular among the ladies. In fact, it's almost expected to be greeted with these words, or some variation ("Hey," or "Hi"), whenever I join a … Continue reading Hello, Friend
The Fun in Funeral
When people attend funerals, I think it's natural for them to think about their own mortality and how they would like people to mourn or celebrate, as the case may be. Okay, maybe it isn't natural. Maybe it's morbid. And maybe I'm the only one. But these are some thoughts I had during my great-grandmother's … Continue reading The Fun in Funeral
Remembering Mamaw
I haven't really known what to write here. I have a lot of thoughts, but I'm not really sure how to string them all together so that they make sense. And I have these mixed emotions that consist of grief, joy, and irreverent humor. So much irreverent humor. Anyway, there's a good chance that a … Continue reading Remembering Mamaw
It’s Only a Game
I mentioned a couple days ago just how awesome last week was. In all that time, I only left the house a handful of times. And it wasn't necessarily because I was completely snowed in. Some days, it was fairly easy to get my car out of the snow pile in which it was parked. … Continue reading It’s Only a Game
6 Reasons Why I Should Host the Academy Awards
Well, last night was the Oscars. I'm not sure I have a lot to say about the telecast, other than I was less than impressed. Now, I think should explain that I've generally considered myself of Neil Patrick Harris in the past. How I Met Your Mother will go down in history as one of … Continue reading 6 Reasons Why I Should Host the Academy Awards
An Unexpected Break
Guys, last week was AWESOME! I know that I've complained about the kind of winter we've been experiencing here in southwest Virginia. Temperatures have been fluctuating up and down, like our local climate zone can't really determine which season it's supposed to be. Sure, we've had a lot of really cold days, but they always … Continue reading An Unexpected Break
Question of the Week #2
Do you believe in ghosts or evil spirits? Would you be willing to spend a night alone in a remote house that is supposedly haunted?* Ghosts? No. Evil spirits? Yes. I don't believe that the human soul lingers after it leaves the body. I believe that once your body dies, your spirit goes to one … Continue reading Question of the Week #2
Don’t Shop Hangry
They say that you shouldn't go to the grocery store if you're hungry. Many believe that this is said because you will be tempted to buy many things that you don't need, simply because you're thinking with your stomach, not with your wallet. Well, friend, I'm here to tell you that's not the most important … Continue reading Don’t Shop Hangry
Question of the Week #1
America, it's time to introduce you to a new segment here at The Confusing Middle: the Question of the Week! I know, I'm just as excited as you are! The idea is that I present you, the reader, with a thought-provoking question each week that you can feel free to answer in the comments below. … Continue reading Question of the Week #1
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