Stanley rushed down the stairs, hoping to catch his wife before she left for work. When he got to the kitchen he realized he was too late. She had let him oversleep, so he didn’t have a chance to wish her a happy anniversary. Madison had left coffee warming in the pot, knowing that Stan … Continue reading The Book That Changed Everything
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Favorite Video Game Franchises
It's no secret that I enjoy a good video game from time to time. These days I don't often make time to play many games because I've got other stuff going on. Also, games are expensive. And places like Blockbuster Video don't exist anymore so it's not like I can rush out and rent the … Continue reading Favorite Video Game Franchises
Sunday Scribblings #19 – Lost
Welcome to Sunday Scribblings! Each Wednesday I will post a new prompt here at The Confusing Middle. Be as creative as you want with the prompt and post something over on your own blog. Then come back here and leave a comment with your link so that everyone can check out your post and see … Continue reading Sunday Scribblings #19 – Lost
Rewatching Angel – Episode 86
Welcome to Rewatching Angel, the part of the blog where I rewatch the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off: Angel. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love these shows so many years ago. Sacrifice Angel holds back the mob, allowing the rest of the team to … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 86
The Next Movie List – Decision Made
Well... I was originally planning to post my thoughts on my number five movie: The Matrix. But plans change. Honestly, I just haven't had enough time to watch it and put down some thoughts while watching. So this is a fill in post so I can properly watch the movie for next Monday. If you … Continue reading The Next Movie List – Decision Made
Hunger
This week, our Sunday Scribblings prompt is Hunger. If you decide to write a post based on this week’s prompt, be sure to go back here and share your link so everyone can see how you interpreted things! Here’s what I did with it… It rose slowly. It moved up the side of the smoldering crater. It was … Continue reading Hunger
Question of the Week #244
What fraction of what you currently own would you give to the government if you knew that everyone else would have to give the same? I said it last week and I'll say it again. If 10% is good enough for God, why can't it be good enough for Uncle Sam? This is clearly a … Continue reading Question of the Week #244
Brave
This was originally written on December 13, 2009… Jim wasn’t the kind of guy who considered himself brave. He lived his ordinary life working his ordinary job and spending time with his ordinary friends. He went to church, he paid his taxes, and he enjoyed a good steak from time to time. He was the … Continue reading Brave
Open Letter to Predatory Telemarketers
Dear Predatory Telemarketers, Please stop calling me. Ha! Like I actually think saying "please" will get me anywhere with you people. I know the calls will never stop. But you really need to be smarter about this whole thing, okay? It's one thing for you to call me on my personal cell phone number, which … Continue reading Open Letter to Predatory Telemarketers
Sunday Scribblings #18 – Hunger
Welcome to Sunday Scribblings! Each Wednesday I will post a new prompt here at The Confusing Middle. Be as creative as you want with the prompt and post something over on your own blog. Then come back here and leave a comment with your link so that everyone can check out your post and see … Continue reading Sunday Scribblings #18 – Hunger
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