Have you ever been to a birthday party for a cat? Well, I have. Don't you dare roll your eyes at me. It was awesome. I mean, it's not like there was a Velcro wall or anything, but it was a good time. And who decided you need to have a Velcro wall at your … Continue reading The Single Guy and the Cat’s Pajamas
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The Legend of a Different Teller
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 The Legend of a Different Teller
The Single Guy vs. the School Bus
Today was the first day of school. This meant that the Single Guy was back on the job, full time. Sure, he had been putting in hours at the school for the last week or so, but today, the kids returned. He woke up early. He had the best intentions, expecting to arrive at school … Continue reading The Single Guy vs. the School Bus
Tattoo
I don't have a tattoo. I'm pretty sure I'll never get one. That's the sort of foolishness that, if I was gonna participate, I should have done in my 20s. My best chance was probably during my junior year of college. A few of my friends went out and got tattoos. I'm not sure if … Continue reading Tattoo
Dragon’s Loyalty Award
Thanks to Vanessa at Butterfly Reflections for nominating me for this award. I gladly accept and will keep my speech short, so as not to be played off by the orchestra.The Dragon's Loyalty Award is given to loyal followers, commenters, or fans of your blog. The recipient can be a fellow blogger or a blog-free … Continue reading Dragon’s Loyalty Award
My Past Impatience
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 My Past Impatience
Life Story: Chapter Thirty Three
Welcome to a series of stories that basically make up my autobiography. It’s not entirely thorough, but I’ll do the best I can with the memories locked away inside my head. Could be therapeutic for me. Could be humorous for you. Either way, enjoy… Previously on Life Story... I played baseball. Well, I guess you … Continue reading Life Story: Chapter Thirty Three
Narration
Narration is a device used in literature and film all the time. Sometimes it's done in the first person. Your protagonist or a supporting character may be telling the story as they see it and they'll throw in their personal quips. More often, narration, particularly in books, comes in the third person. This is where … Continue reading Narration
Question of the Week #25
For an all-expense-paid, one-week vacation anywhere in the world, would you be willing to kill a beautiful butterfly by pulling off its wings? What about stepping on a cockroach? Absolutely. They're bugs. I know, I know... sanctity of life and all that. But I find it odd that a lot of people who like to … Continue reading Question of the Week #25
Interview Questions from Zac
Just kidding, folks. Got one more entry from the Interview post. This post's questions come from Zac, a fellow Bluefield survivor. He asks... Yes you post a lot of stories on here from your life and share a lot of things your interested, but why don't you share the things that are on your heart … Continue reading Interview Questions from Zac
The Confusing Middle 