We Are Sparta! (or #300)

That movie’s supposed to be about how a small band of warriors can overcome the humungous force against them with sheer willpower, strength of mind, and some pretty ripped abs too, right? Well, I’ve never seen it, but pretty much everyone I’ve talked to who has seen it told me some variation of the above. … Continue reading We Are Sparta! (or #300)

Growing Older

I was listening to the Oasis song of the same name (Growing Older) the other day, and then I looked in the mirror, and I realized I knew the lyrics by heart. For years I had what you would call a “baby face,” one of those ageless wonders people used to talk about with envy. … Continue reading Growing Older

Stressing Out

A little over three years ago, I began having horrendous headaches, as well as experiencing bouts of vertigo. Being someone who rarely gets headaches and had never had vertigo previously, I was understandably concerned enough to take time off from teaching to get it checked out. When the verdict came back as high blood pressure … Continue reading Stressing Out