Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Just in case you weren't aware of that fact. It's not a day that I generally look forward to. But when you work in an elementary school full of children who expect a lot of fanfare related to days like these, you have to fake it a little bit. No, I … Continue reading I Think We Just Figured Out Why I’m Still Single
If I Had $500 Million
I'm one of those people who pays little to no attention to the lottery scene. For me, it's not so much a moral thing having to do with gambling. I see it from a more practical point of view, in that it's a waste of money. But every now and then, the multi-state lottery jackpots … Continue reading If I Had $500 Million
Were They On a Break?
Thanks to the magic of Netflix, the entire 10 season run of Friends is available at the push of a button. Now, if you have that handy Netflix subscription, you can watch any or all episodes at any time of the day or night. Of course, since I already had all 10 seasons on DVD, … Continue reading Were They On a Break?
100 Random Facts About Me
I did one of these posts back on my old blog, Carp Dime. But this isn't Carp Dime. This is The Confusing Middle. I have new readers here, or, at least have the potential to have new readers here. This is a blog where no one really knows me. So here I'm providing a retelling … Continue reading 100 Random Facts About Me
The Non-Delinquency of Minors
Sometimes I look around the classrooms in which I work and am amazed by a select handful of students. You see, it's been my experience that the vast majority of school children these days are disrespectful, lack common sense, and are generally unable to sit still for more than an average of 2.47 seconds. But … Continue reading The Non-Delinquency of Minors
The Haunted Paper Curtain
I spend a good portion of my day observing several students in a first grade classroom. In this room are five windows along the far wall. The teacher has hung up large pieces of butcher paper to act as makeshift curtains which partially block the bright, early morning sun. There is a strange phenomenon surrounding … Continue reading The Haunted Paper Curtain
An Open Letter to Far Away Friends
Dear Friend, I think I owe you an apology. Because I think I took you for granted while we lived near each other. More likely, I took for granted the fact that you would always be close by. You were someone on whom I could depend. In the rare moments when I didn't feel like … Continue reading An Open Letter to Far Away Friends
A Lack of History
It's a little strange, having a new blog. Well, new-ish. This thing's been here for almost a month. That's kind of hard to believe. Still, it's new compared to where I've come from. Over at Carp Dime, I've been blogging for 10 years. There's a massive history there with a huge back story that I … Continue reading A Lack of History
Life in Lifeless Things
I've never experienced anything that can be considered paranormal. In fact, I really don't believe in ghosts. That's not to say I don't believe that there are spirits around us, but that's really a much deeper topic for a much different time. While I haven't experienced anything paranormal, I have been witness to some weird … Continue reading Life in Lifeless Things
A Cesspool of Useless Knowledge
Guys, I know things. Lots of things. Don't worry, it's all trivial knowledge. It's not as if I've been spying on people and I'm hoarding all of your deepest, darkest secrets. And even if I did know your personal secrets, I'm pretty trustworthy. I don't share secrets that aren't mine to share. I've been holding … Continue reading A Cesspool of Useless Knowledge
The Confusing Middle 