A week ago, I mentioned that I would be having my wisdom teeth removed. In case anyone was wondering, that was a true story. Last Thursday, I visited the oral surgeon and he removed all the wisdom. Now I only have my looks to rely on. I was nervous about the whole thing. I'd never … Continue reading The Recovery Process
Question of the Week #4
So, my typical desire is to post these questions on Saturdays. I'm not sure why, it's not like readership skyrockets on a Saturday. Actually, in my experience, on this and the previous blog, readership drops on the weekend. But I guess it's just because I started the first question on a Saturday, so that's the … Continue reading Question of the Week #4
Inefficient Ghouls
I found this little gem on the internet at some point in recent history. As you can plainly see, it's an attempt to explain why it is that ghosts walk through walls. They're just following paths that were familiar to them when they were living. Buildings and floorplans change, but these restless spirits are none … Continue reading Inefficient Ghouls
An Excess of Wisdom
Kids, I'm a little nervous about something. I have an appointment with an oral surgeon in just two days. That surgeon will be removing my wisdom teeth. All four of them. It's an operation that I've been avoiding for six years, when I initially found out that two of those teeth were impacted. During those … Continue reading An Excess of Wisdom
5 Reasons Why I’d Make a Bad Colonial Person
Not long ago, I noticed someone's Facebook status which made the claim that they would make a bad colonial person. If it was you, let me know so I can give you the proper credit. Anyway, that statement got me thinking: How would I have fared in colonial America? I don't think I would do … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why I’d Make a Bad Colonial Person
Question of the Week #3
If you were to die this evening with no opportunity to communicate with anyone, what would you most regret not having told someone? Why haven't you told them yet? I really don't have regrets about the things I've said or haven't said. I'm not much of a talker. So when I do have something to … Continue reading Question of the Week #3
Show Your Work!
It was a command that I'm sure most of us heard when we were growing up. Educators teaching math love to say it as they assign homework or pass out quizzes and exams. I heard them say, "Show your work!" so many times that I imagined math teachers would shout their mantra from the rooftops. … Continue reading Show Your Work!
Should We Cancel? Should We Delay?
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
