I worked in the world of retail for a couple years after moving to the New River Valley. It was a dirty job, but it was a necessity. That extra paycheck was needed to help make ends meet. Over the course of my first few months working part-time, I made some observations. They include, but … Continue reading Things I Learned While Working Retail
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A Dater’s Guide to Disney Princesses: Jasmine
Now we are well into the Disney Renaissance. This week we've come to Jasmine, whose tale is told in the story of Aladdin. Jasmine is the daughter of the Sultan of Agrabah, which gives her a significant amount of power herself. It means that the person she chooses to marry would eventually succeed the sultan … Continue reading A Dater’s Guide to Disney Princesses: Jasmine
AFI #50 – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 2001 Directed by Peter Jackson Netflix says... From the idyllic shire of the Hobbits to the smoking chasms of Mordor, director Peter Jackson has created a world that surpasses the expectations of J.R.R. Tolkien purists as Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) embarks on his epic quest … Continue reading AFI #50 – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
I Am a Seed
I once spent a lot of time sitting in a classroom full of first graders. Because of this fact, I found myself relearning a lot of things I've actually known for 30 years. Actually, more often than not, I found myself realizing that a lot of the things I know, which I've assumed for years … Continue reading I Am a Seed
Question of the Week #88
You, your closest friend, and your father are on vacation together, hiking in a remote jungle. Your two companions stumble into a nest of poisonous vipers and are bitten repeatedly. You know neither will live without an immediate shot of anti-venom, yet there is only a single dose of anti-venom and it is in your … Continue reading Question of the Week #88
Sharp
Conner could feel how sharp the razor was as it scraped across his face. Shaving was such a hassle, but it was necessary. Especially today. He finished removing the stubble from his cheeks and chin and splashed water in his face. He took a look at himself in the mirror, just to make sure he … Continue reading Sharp
Complimentary
I'm never really sure how to take compliments. I'm really quiet and reserved. While I like to pretend that I enjoy being in the spotlight from time to time, I really don't like to receive attention when I do something right or do the right thing. To me, it just seems that doing what's asked … Continue reading Complimentary
To the Future
When I was counseling at the school, I sometimes liked to participate in the therapeutic activities that I got my clients to do. This one time, a few years back, I had the kids write letters to themselves in five years. Looking back, I probably should have said 10 or 15 years. They didn't really … Continue reading To the Future
A Dater’s Guide to Disney Princesses: Belle
Beauty and the Beast is definitely my favorite of these Disney animated films. In fact, it's a lot of people's favorite. It's so cherished, in fact, that it's being remade as a live action movie starring Hermione Granger Emma Watson as Belle. Now, this isn't the same as the classic Beauty and the Beast tale … Continue reading A Dater’s Guide to Disney Princesses: Belle
AFI #51 – West Side Story
West Side Story 1961 Directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise Netflix says... Winner of 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture, this classic musical set among the tenements of New York City finds star-crossed lovers Maria (Natalie Wood) and Tony (Richard Beymer) caught in the midst of a turf war between rival street gangs. The modern … Continue reading AFI #51 – West Side Story
The Confusing Middle 