I've been led to believe that international flights are basically a crap shoot. I should probably count myself lucky that we not only got to Istanbul but made it back home without any serious incidents. Wait, I think that makes it sound like we were a group with "international incident" written all over us. We … Continue reading Traveling to and from Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
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Turkish Delights
Kids, there was a lot to see during the week our team spent in Istanbul. Of course, we didn't get a chance to see everything there was to see, but we did see and do a lot. And there's enough to possibly convince me to come back some day. No promises, but we'll see. On … Continue reading Turkish Delights
Compartmentalizing Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
Kids, I experienced a lot in the short week that I was in Istanbul. And I'm pretty sure I won't be able to fit everything into one blog post. If I were to try, the post would get wordy and eventually stray into senseless rambling that just goes on for decades until you click away … Continue reading Compartmentalizing Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
A Year Ago…
It was one year ago today that I announced on this blog that I would be leaving the world of school counseling to join my church staff on a full-time basis. I was super excited about the opportunity that had been presented to me. One year later, I'm no less excited about what I'm doing … Continue reading A Year Ago…
All Right, I’m Back…
Well, it's been a long time since I last posted to this blog. But, I'm here to say, I'm back and ready to start writing again. Actually, I've been doing a lot of writing in the last few days. I have several posts that are ready to go, I just need to pull the trigger … Continue reading All Right, I’m Back…
Yeah, There Was a Karate Kid 3
That blog title isn't new information. At least, I hope it's not new information. The fact that The Karate Kid, Part III exists may not necessarily be common knowledge, but it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who has witnessed this franchise. Here's the thing... They probably should have stopped at The Karate Kid, Part … Continue reading Yeah, There Was a Karate Kid 3
No, I Didn’t Go See Fireworks Tonight
To all of my fellow Americans, happy Independence Day! If fireworks are your thing, I hope you are having a lovely evening watching all those explosions in the sky. Personally, I'm just as content sitting at home reading or watching a movie or obsessing over the Big Brother live feeds. It's not that I actively … Continue reading No, I Didn’t Go See Fireworks Tonight
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 46
Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show 20 years ago. Helpless Buffy and Angel are sparring. Not sure this is a good idea... the two of them... … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 46
AFI #15 – 2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey 1968 Directed by Stanley Kubrick Netflix says... Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi classic probes the mysteries of space and human destiny. While investigating the appearance of mysterious monoliths throughout the universe, astronauts David and Frank battle their ship's intelligent computer, HAL-9000. This is one I've made myself watch before. I'm not sure why. … Continue reading AFI #15 – 2001: A Space Odyssey
Question of the Week #123
When you do something ridiculous, how much does it bother you to have other people notice it and laugh at you? I do ridiculous things a lot. I think. And I don't embarrass easily. So... I guess it wouldn't really bother me much. I'm reminded of a quote by the great Jack Handey... "If you're … Continue reading Question of the Week #123
The Confusing Middle 