I Read Banned Books

… for the death of a student. This is one of the reasons I often wonder why I am in the business I am in. With each day comes a new challenge, a new problem, a new idea, and perhaps someday a new solution.
Ironically, the following is my horoscope for today:
It’s not easy [...]

Read Full Post »

… a banned book reader was born.
I’m attempting to deal with being in my mid 30’s. Bear with me.

Read Full Post »

How many states are in the United States? 50, 51, 52, 53? Any takers?
Yes, this was the question and the replies I overheard in the nail salon just earlier today. For a few awkward minutes, I felt like Jay Leno when he walks the streets of L.A. for his The Tonight Show [...]

Read Full Post »

I received this text message from my sister at work late yesterday:
Lil Bit died this am. Dad is building a coffin.
Lil Bit was the first dog my parents owned after I went away to college. I think she was purchased as part of the whole empty nest syndrome for my momma. [...]

Read Full Post »

My Dad is a proud Grandpa; actually, he’s just “Pa” to my two-year-old nephew whom he both affectionately and accurately refers to as “Bullhead.” (See this previous post about my Dad and nicknames.) After spending some quality time with “Bullhead” over Winter Break, I apologize to Robert Fulghum for what I am about to do.
All [...]

Read Full Post »

Another year … 2006 already. Everyone has been asking me about my resolution(s). I usually don’t share them because I rarely keep them. This year, however, I have decided to resolve in a simple yet broad scope. In 2006, I resolve to:
Live,
Laugh,
Love,
and Learn.
After all, I am embarking [...]

Read Full Post »