I live in a village where the street names are heavily influenced by placement. For example, the street that is on the north side of the central village area is called North Street. There is also a West Street, which I think is located at the western side, and the street I live on, East … Continue reading Welcome to Newport, Population 762
You know, I can’t generally go even a day without hearing something about people being fake. They get together in clumps, lower their voices, and discuss the endless march of the plastics. Usually the conversation goes like this: Person A: I am so through with him. He’s so fake. Person B: You said it. You … Continue reading March of the Plastics
Unlike the other syndromes, this one isn’t just interesting. It’s downright and shockingly sad. I just heard the news that former country star Mindy McCready finally succeeded in committing suicide, after many failed attempts and a stint or two at a psychiatric facility. Mental health is so much more than just something you can study … Continue reading The Kurt Cobain Syndrome
Do you ever think about why you don’t do the things you love to do as much as you wish to do them? I mean, honestly. When was the last time you actually evaluated your wants instead of always evaluating your needs? (And, by the way, those two things aren’t always mutually exclusive.) We seem … Continue reading Taking a Little Time For Me
I don’t pity myself, although I easily could. I mean, I haven’t done half the things I said I would do by age 36, and AARP is offering me numerous discounts through the mail (anyone want a $10 subscription to This Old House?), a sure sign of decline. Yet, I don’t pity myself for one … Continue reading @world: my life sucks. i feel bad for myself and you should too #selfpityrules
What I love most about life are its surprises. I mean, if you had asked me 18 years ago where I’d be and what I’d be doing, I would have told you anything but what has actually transpired. 18 years ago I had just discovered the relatively new internet and had gotten hooked, so hooked … Continue reading Life’s Little (and Pretty Big) Surprises
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