This afternoon I was reading about Jeff Session’s racism blocking him from being appointed to a Federal judgeship. The fact that Jeff Sessions is a racist is a shock to literally 0 percent of the population. What WAS shocking to me is that all this drama went down in 1986. THAT IS THE YEAR I WAS BORN!!!…
Disparate Thoughts?
Seasons have changed. Or, perhaps I’ve simply begun taking note of things previously overlooked. – The resilience of the human spirit through loss is amazing. – Will there come a time when we lay our weapons down and beat swords into ploughshares?
Daily Schedule – The Reality
6:15 AM – Still asleep 6:30 AM – Hit snooze button for the first time 7:00 AM – Realize the day is approaching regardless of how I feel about it 7:30 AM – Wake-up by scrolling through my Facebook timeline. Judge people. 8:00 AM – Get a shower and get dressed 8:30 AM – Stop for coffee even if…
Daily Schedule – The Fantasy
Best Laid Plans: 6:15 AM – Wake-up rested and ready for a beautiful new day 6:30 AM – Complete a mindfulness exercise (yoga, meditation, etc.) to begin my day 7:00 AM – Prepare a delicious breakfast of avocado toast with a side of fruit 7:30 AM – Leave my house to catch the bus for work…
Ways to Feel Confident About Your Body at the Beach
Create a laser that temporarily blinds all other beachgoers for a couple of hours Only invite people fatter than you to swim/lounge/sunbathe Go at night Lower your body fat percentage to the point of visible abs Embrace your body the way it is and love yourself Note: List ranked in order from most likely…
2016 Goals and Resolutions
Build a pool full of gold coins like Scrooge McDuck Have visible abs Update this blog more Meet the Queen Learn the The Summoning Charm from Harry Potter Finally beat Ocarina of Time Remember to change my air conditioner filters Take more selfies Hire a personal assistant Destroy all man buns I encounter
Jacket Pockets
When the weather changed for the first time this fall I reached into my closet and grabbed a jacket for the first time in recent memory. This particular jacket is currently my favorite and brings back memories of one of the most magical trips I’ve ever been on. I remember the day I got it…
Remember
“Remember how long you have been putting off these things, and how often you have received an opportunity from the gods, and yet do not use it. You must now at least perceive of what universe you are a part, and from what administrator of the universe your existence flows, and that a limit of…
A Semi-Comprehensive Guide to Nashville
In trying to decide how to guide visitors around Nashville, I’ve settled on a geographic approach. Therefore, please find my guide to Nashville below: Downtown Broadway – This is the main tourist strip. There are over a dozen honky tonks that will all have live music. It is absolutely crucial to at least walk up and…
Adventures in Ride-Sharing
Inspired by a desire to make some spending money for an upcoming vacation and to have a hobby that did not involve eating and drinking (and getting fatter), a couple of months ago I decided to sign-up with Uber. If you don’t know what Uber is, stop reading this post. Really, how did you even get…