My first and only earthquake
I am fortunate to have experienced only one earthquake in my life. Years ago, I wrote about the three best compliments that I have ever received. The first came on…
I am fortunate to have experienced only one earthquake in my life. Years ago, I wrote about the three best compliments that I have ever received. The first came on…
Watching CNN this morning while on the elliptical, the anchor announced that census data has revealed the most segregated cities in America. The fifth most segregated city is Cleveland, followed…
My daughter insists on manipulating her environment whenever possible. After blow drying her hair, my wife turned around to discover this:
The willingness to do so is a sign of great inner strength. Bravo, Rebecca Black. Even if your song sucks. Friday Lyrics Analyzed with Rebecca Black from Rebecca Black
Another peak into the mind of my daughter via her little people. With the ponies and dragons lined up with a precision that would make my wife and I a…
The request for an apology is a clear indication of a person’s likelihood to be eaten first in a zombie apocalypse. That is, if the zombies can stomach the sense…
Last year I mentioned that I had three great academic moments while in college. The first pertained to a poem that I wrote. The second (and perhaps my favorite) pertained…
For your general amusement, my school ID cards from years gone by: Seventh grade (1983): Ninth grade (1985): Manchester Community College (1994) Trinity College (1996)
Yesterday a former student stopped by my class to say hello. He stood awkwardly in front of me for a second until his friend told me that he wanted a…
Lemmings don’t leap off cliffs and commit commit suicide as they migrate. It turns out that the phrase “like lemmings to the sea” is nonsense. The metaphor derives from the…