If you haven't watched the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso yet, you're missing out on some of the most delightfully quirky and unexpectedly insightful dialogue to grace the small screen in recent memory. The show follows an American football coach, played brilliantly by Jason Sudeikis, who is hired to coach an English soccer team despite … Continue reading The Wit and Wisdom of Ted Lasso
Wisdom
Athena
Origins and Etymology Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and handicrafts, is one of the most revered deities of ancient myth. Her name is likely derived from the ancient Greek city of Athens, the plural toponym "Athenai" reflecting the sisterhood devoted to her worship. Some scholars believe Athena's origins may trace back to Minoan … Continue reading Athena
Day Twenty-One 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 21, we are mere days away from Christmas, and with it comes the warmth of festive lights, the joy of giving, and the timeless messages embedded in some … Continue reading Day Twenty-One of the Blogmas
The Single Guy Hesitates
The following tale is based on actual events which occurred a number of years ago... There's an old proverb that says, "He who hesitates is lost." No one knows this more than me. Because that's just what I do. It's my modus operandi. I hesitate. I think. Then I overthink. Then I miss out. It's … Continue reading The Single Guy Hesitates
Day Twenty Two
A Website Wow... just... "a website..." I don't know what to tell you. I mean, there are lots of websites out there. But, honestly, there aren't many that I actually frequent too often other than the more popular ones like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest... so many things to look at, so little time. So here's what … Continue reading Day Twenty Two
This Is the Last One About My Wisdom Teeth. I Promise.
Yesterday afternoon I made another trip to the oral surgeon's office. This time, the appointment entailed a simple follow up. They just wanted to take a look at my mouth and see how the healing process was progressing. I also got the syringe that everyone's been telling me about. The one that squirts water into … Continue reading This Is the Last One About My Wisdom Teeth. I Promise.
The Recovery Process
A week ago, I mentioned that I would be having my wisdom teeth removed. In case anyone was wondering, that was a true story. Last Thursday, I visited the oral surgeon and he removed all the wisdom. Now I only have my looks to rely on. I was nervous about the whole thing. I'd never … Continue reading The Recovery Process
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