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
Amazing Amazon
No, this post is not about Wonder Woman. There are a lot of creative people out there. They often go unnoticed and their accomplishments are forgotten. But, thanks to the unwavering memory of the internet, their work can live on as humanity marches into the future. Take, for example, the reviews section at the bottom … Continue reading Amazing Amazon
Buy All the Things!
I don't like to shop. Don't get me wrong. I'm just as shallow and materialistic as anyone else in my generation. After all, I did grow up in the 80s, when Americans fully embraced the virtues of "buy now, pay later." Look out, because I'm about to contradict myself. I don't actually like having a … Continue reading Buy All the Things!
The Uncooperative Winter
This is the world I should be looking at when I wake up in the morning. Maybe not these trees in particular, but something similar. My point is, there should be snow. Maybe in other parts of the world, other parts of the country, people are experiencing snow. People may be experiencing more snow than … Continue reading The Uncooperative Winter
