Five Reasons I Love (Miss) Winter
As the first full day of summer has passed us by, I already lament the more moderate temperatures of a southern winter. Many people think it odd that I would…
I Don’t Like Coffee
Coffee ranks in my mind as one of the most evil and heinous of all consumables hoisted upon humanity. It is a monster. According to statista.com, worldwide coffee will generate…
Is a Rule Really Needed?
I am not particularly fond of rules. Something about them rubs me the wrong way. A few years back, I was inĀ Group 5 to get on the plane at an…
What We Behold
What does the old saying "art is in the eye of the beholder" really mean? Perhaps it owns a relationship to the theory of relativity in that time is relative…
The Middle Child
I read an article yesterday listing several movie trilogies where the second movie is actually the best of the three. A lot of series, both on screen as well as…
Leaving a Legacy
Along different points in my life, I have been considered argumentative. That is probably accurate. I cannot hide from this fact, and neither will I attempt to decorate it up…
The Greatest Stadium Trip Ever
I have seen many professional sporting games. But the one with which I am most impressed was when Chelsea hosted Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London, UK on the 21st…
Tragedies Make Us Happier
Why do we have such a fascination for the tragic story? The greatest tales ever told are tragedies at their roots. Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, A Farewell to Arms, Lord…
It’s All In the Genes
Hanging out at the miniature golf course really paid off. When I was in my freshman and sophomore years at university, each weekend was pretty consistent. I had already been…
They Just Don’t Make Them Like They Used To
I found myself in need of a laundromat this week. The reason is a story for another day. With the dirty clothes piling up, I needed to get the laundry…