The Nintendo That Taught Me I’m Bad at Gifts: A Christmas Story

Welcome to Day 10 of Blogmas 2025, where I continue to prove that yes, I can write about Christmas every single day for 25 days straight, even if it kills me (spoiler: it might). For those just tuning in, Blogmas is my annual December marathon of holiday-themed posts, because apparently I hate having free time … Continue reading The Nintendo That Taught Me I’m Bad at Gifts: A Christmas Story

Day Three of the Blogmas

Welcome back to Blogmas 2023! Continuing through Christmas Day, expect to find some fun and informative holiday themed blog posts here at The Confusing Middle. For Day 3, we're diving into the wonderful world of gift-giving. Now, I have to confess, I'm not exactly a gift-giver extraordinaire. In fact, my love language leans more towards … Continue reading Day Three of the Blogmas

On the 19th Day of Blogmas…

There are no presents under my Christmas tree. There are none that I've bought and wrapped that are waiting to be delivered. There are none that have been given to me to be opened on Christmas morning. Not a thing. Not even a stocking stuffer. That's because Mom said we're not doing presents this year. … Continue reading On the 19th Day of Blogmas…

Question of the Week #192

When you are with your friends, do your interactions include much touching--for example, hugging, kissing, roughhousing, or rubbing backs? Would you like to have more of this? No. And no. At least... not as far as I'm concerned. I very much enjoy my personal space. I get uncomfortable when there are crowds full of people … Continue reading Question of the Week #192

Question of the Week #172

Would you be content with a marriage of the highest quality in all respects but one - it completely lacked sex? I suppose, if this were a marriage that extended from the life I currently know, I wouldn't know what I was missing. I once heard someone describe sex in marriage as a bonus and … Continue reading Question of the Week #172