I was in the last semester of college at Florida State University, standing in the University Center (offices inside Doak Campbell Stadium) getting my parking pass for the Fall semester. It was a room like you’d find at the DMV, where there’s a long row of attendants ready to help with whoever was next inContinue reading “Remembering 9/11”
Category Archives: Society
The Dos And Don’ts of Online Dating: Profile Picture
Online dating isn’t what it used to be. When it first began, the perception was that it was only for the desperate or lonely. Actually, it may still work for the desperate or lonely, but it’s become something better, a legit avenue for starting relationships. It’s not even an “alternative” way to meet people, it’s simplyContinue reading “The Dos And Don’ts of Online Dating: Profile Picture”
I Know More Now Than I Will Ten Years From Now
I’m 31-years-old and the world is mostly at my fingertips. I’ve made plenty of mistakes but mostly I’m over that. I know what’s right and I choose to do that almost every single time I have the chance. I can sort of see, though, that there’s a lot of evil in the world. It’s seemsContinue reading “I Know More Now Than I Will Ten Years From Now”
Volume 3: Sharing A Yard With Dog.
My beagle Piper likes to chase rabbits. I like to watch her chase rabbits. Sometimes I like to chase her. She likes to be chased. And this chasing is fun for us when it is fun for us. When I get home in the afternoon we may enjoy a good run around the yard. Not soContinue reading “Volume 3: Sharing A Yard With Dog.”
Where Are All the Men
Last week I saw a rerun of Friends. At one point, Chandler was asked to do some handy work, and he said to wait while he goes to get his wife’s tools. I was struck immediately with the thought, “Is this the American man now?” That episode probably aired ten years ago, of course, so I understandContinue reading “Where Are All the Men”
Out of the Wilderness 