What would you do if your 6-year-old daughter's favorite toy, a talking doll, started trying to convince her that she needed a new friend--the next doll in the company's line? One word. Exorcism. Alternatively, we get some wood, some old newspapers, and maybe some lighter fluid. We start a fire. Then we throw that doll … Continue reading Question of the Week #219
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Varsity Blues: The Series
Following my surprise birthday party last Saturday evening, I was taken to a late dinner by my college friends, Mark, Andy, and Brandon. Along with Brandon's wife, Kara, we drove down the road to one of my favorite places to eat, Macado's. Somewhere in the midst of catching up on each other's lives and discussing … Continue reading Varsity Blues: The Series
Wandering Cranes’ Challenge
Character: Lydia Setting: Parking garage Object: Rose Emotion: Hope Tonight was supposed to be date night. So, of course Lydia's boss had asked her to work late. She was frustrated. She was annoyed. And she was in the office alone. In reality, Lydia couldn't understand why she, and all her coworkers for that matter, weren't … Continue reading Wandering Cranes’ Challenge
So It Turns Out I Did Have a Surprise Birthday Party…
It was just planned for a week after my birthday. Let's call this post a retraction of sorts. Remember how, a month prior to my birthday, I said that I wasn't having a party? I was certain that nothing would be happening on my behalf because none of my closest friends live nearby and my family, … Continue reading So It Turns Out I Did Have a Surprise Birthday Party…
A to Z Challenge 2020 – Theme Reveal
Last year, T, over at No Love For Fatties, introduced me to the concept of the A to Z Challenge. The idea is that throughout the month of April, you follow a theme and work your way through the alphabet, posting each day except Sundays. April 1 is A, April 2 is B, and so … Continue reading A to Z Challenge 2020 – Theme Reveal
My Favorite Movies #29 – Annie
Annie 1982 Directed by John Huston Quick synopsis... Based on the Depression-era comic strip "Little Orphan Annie," this adaptation of the smash Broadway musical follows America's favorite urchin as she captures Daddy Warbucks's heart with her optimism -- and dodges the treacherous orphanage matron. Who's singing along? Anyone else? Come on, it can't just be me. … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #29 – Annie
Question of the Week #218
Technology has become a part of us. Would you rather lose the use of all motorized vehicles, all telecommunication devices and computers, or one of your hands? Could I just replace my left hand with a tablet or smartphone? No... I really wouldn't want to do that. I'm right-handed. But I'm sure if I lost … Continue reading Question of the Week #218
Pi Day
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the first 100 digits of π... 3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841971693993751058209749445923078164062862089986280348253421170679 At least, that's what the internet told me. So... Yeah... It's Pi Day and I don't have any pie to enjoy. But I don't feel like there's any point in going to the store right now to get some. Because if they … Continue reading Pi Day
Rosie’s Challenge
Character: Casey Setting: An abandoned middle school Object: A dog named Ralph! Emotion: Panic As a town, Westside was dead or, at the very least, dying. As she was led down her old neighborhood street by her mother's dog, Casey couldn't help but look around and take note of how many homes were empty with … Continue reading Rosie’s Challenge
Nobody in Authority Is Actually Helping
That post title is probably hyperbole. I hope it is, anyway. But this is where the super polarization that we're experiencing between political ideologies is completely to our detriment as a society. On the one hand, you have conservative leaders underplaying the coronavirus pandemic, warning that the media is feeding into an unnecessary panic. On … Continue reading Nobody in Authority Is Actually Helping
The Confusing Middle 