I’ll admit, when it comes to fashion, color schemes have never been my forte. In college, I worked Christmas breaks at a high-end men’s clothier, a job that suited me about as much as working on a construction site.
DetailsWhen I think of Nashville, I think of legends like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, both of whom are, in fact, dead and therefore eligible for building naming status. I would have no qualms texting my wife about a three-hour layover in “Hank” or “The Man in Black International.” But telling her I’m “stuck in Oprah for the time being”? Different story.
DetailsI am fortunate to have a career that allows me to put smiles on faces. Moments before meeting Cassandra, I had done just that for an audience of 400 people. Cassandra, I could tell, was longing to return to a vocation that would allow her to do the same, despite the long hours and low pay. Until then, she was chauffeuring strangers around in her own vehicle, trying to keep her daughter entertained and, all the while, apologizing. It didn’t seem right.
Details“Let’s sing a song about a creature who defies authority by only pausing for a moment, when the traffic cop specifically told him to stop. It’s a good thing that cop acted appropriately, allowing Frosty to melt away instead of using excessive force. Imagine the lawsuits.”
DetailsExtension cords are nowhere to be seen on my neighbor’s properties; meanwhile, a slew of heavy duty orange cables snakes across my lawn at all angles. If a teenage rock band pulled up and the lead guitar player said, “Dude, mind if we plug in?” I could accommodate them.
DetailsWelcome to November, the most confounding month for those who reside in climates that actually feature four seasons. All you sissies who retreated to year-round warm weather environs, you may stop reading if you wish. Go winterize your own homes. In other words, close the screens on your porch halfway.
DetailsJust look out your window. Chances are construction crews are digging a Pickleball court on your front lawn and four senior citizens are lingering nearby, with one calling, “We’ve got next!”
DetailsI once strained to order, in German, a sandwich in a Munich deli and became so flustered that I believe I ordered a ham on cement with mustard and pencil shavings.
DetailsI thought my high school years were uneventful, but evidence to the contrary was all there; in writing. I was a drunken thief who told offensive jokes, had questionable class attendance and may have acted inappropriately with women, some of whom I can’t even recall.
DetailsWhat is it about that frozen dairy delight that elicits a Pavlovian response when we encounter someone else eating it or, in extreme cases, simply discussing it? When I see someone approaching me while gorging on a slice of pizza, I don’t immediately seek out the nearest pizzeria and order up one for myself. Usually, I think, “Dude, get a napkin.”
DetailsThe Gosar attack ad made me realize that, if I ever throw my hat into any political ring, I will need to take a long look at my relatives. Well, first I’d have to make sure I never acted inappropriately with women at college parties. THEN I’d look at my relatives
DetailsI’ll leave my computer, as I have diligently backed up all my important files in something called “The Cloud.” I’m not sure where the cloud is but I’m told by unseen forces at Microsoft who collect $43 dollars from me every month for “cloud storage,” that my files will remain floating, or doing whatever files do in the cloud, forever.
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