In a few days, we'll experience February 29 for the first time since 2012. How do you mark a day that comes along only once every four years? I think there are several ways that one could celebrate a Leap Day. Remember that movie with Amy Adams where she travels to Ireland to propose to … Continue reading 5 Ways to Spend Your Leap Day
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Riding the Monorail
In the world of banking, the people on the front lines of the industry are known as tellers. These are the people who are expected to help customers with all of their day to day banking needs. It is often a thankless and miserable position to hold. These are their stories. These are their legends… … Continue reading Riding the Monorail
The Single Guy vs. The Ninja Turtle
The following tale is based on actual events which occurred several years ago... Over the last few days, I've posted some fairly serious content here. While it's not necessarily out of character for me to post something that's of a serious nature, it is a bit odd that I've done it for several consecutive days. … Continue reading The Single Guy vs. The Ninja Turtle
Question of the Week #52
For what in your life do you feel most grateful? I'm actually grateful for a lot of things that I, for the most part, take for granted. I mean, I have a job, a place to live, and an incredible network of friends that I know can be depended on whenever they're called upon. Oh, … Continue reading Question of the Week #52
Creeped the Heck Out
In the world of banking, the people on the front lines of the industry are known as tellers. These are the people who are expected to help customers with all of their day to day banking needs. It is often a thankless and miserable position to hold. These are their stories. These are their legends… … Continue reading Creeped the Heck Out
How to Avoid Annoying Single People on Valentine’s Day
Sunday is Valentine's Day. It's that one day out of the year when couples seem to make it known to the world that they're in a relationship. It's the one day that single people are reminded in bold italics that they are SINGLE. But, to those of you who are a part of a couple, … Continue reading How to Avoid Annoying Single People on Valentine’s Day
The Single Guy vs. the Roommates
The following story is based on actual events which occurred a number of years ago... When I moved from North Carolina back to Virginia, I found myself in a new living situation. It was a situation I hadn't found myself in since about a year after college. I didn't want to complain about this new … Continue reading The Single Guy vs. the Roommates
The Interview Process
In recent months, I've been on the lookout for a new job. I still like the job I currently have. It's just that, lately, I've started to hate the job I currently have. I only sort of mean that. In my job, I work closely with kids in an elementary school. This part I love. … Continue reading The Interview Process
Playing Host
You guys like Family Feud, right? Of course you do. Everyone loves Family Feud. And it's enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent years due, I would say, in large part to host Steve Harvey's priceless facial expressions as he reacts to the responses given by any number of his contestants. If you're not sure … Continue reading Playing Host
The Single Guy Bites a Bullet
The following tale is based on actual events which occurred several years ago... I've read a lot of things written by women in which they complain about how confusing men can be. To be fair, women can be equally confusing. Case in point... I was having a pretty good weekend. I had a lot of … Continue reading The Single Guy Bites a Bullet