I resist conformity on a daily basis and have been doing so since I was very young. In almost all cases, I believe that my resistance is justified. There are…
When I was little, I used to play in my grandfather’s back fields. Living next door to us, my grandfather owned dozens of acres of field, garden, orchard, and forest…
After twelve years of teaching, I have learned a great deal. I am in the process of generating a top-10 list of the most important lessons that I have learned,…
While in the vet’s office, I noticed a sign that read: For your convenience we are now online at ctvetcenter.com. While I appreciate the effort, I’m not sure how an…
It seems absolutely ridiculous to cast Jennifer Aniston in the role of a woman who can’t find a date. It’s Jennifer Aniston! C’mon! Then again, it seems absolutely ridiculous that…
I’ve been experiencing a reoccurring dream of a nuclear holocaust. It’s a pretty sucky dream. I find myself constantly saying goodbye to my wife and daughter just before we are…
With the Olympics less than a year away, I have a couple complaints that I would like the IOC to consider: First, I do not support the inclusion of any…
This placard is posted in the men’s room of AC Peterson’s, a local restaurant and ice cream parlor. Do you see what I see? The half-exposed drill hole on the…
I saw one of my former students last week, and she informed me that she is attempting to finish high school a year early by squeezing in summer classes and…
I saw a vanity plate today with the word CREATIVE on it. I ask you: Is there anything less creative than expressing your creativity by tagging your car with the…
