Morning sir, can I buy some happiness?
I went to a convenience store (also known as a corner shop) this morning for a drink, and noticed an interesting theme about the offerings there. I figured I could tell … Continue reading
Ironic
Isn’t it ironic that the more you earn, the less time you have to spend it? As if income inequality wasn’t bad enough, we have boredom inequality as well. … Continue reading
Working With a Cold: A Helpful Guide
Between weathering single-digit temperatures and mothering two young petri dishes (a.k.a. preschool-aged children), it should be no surprise that I’ve become a home for one of this year’s many cold/flu … Continue reading
Who has the higher approval rating: Congress or the Church?
I don’t trust statistics. I love them, but I don’t trust them. They are like street signs on a turnstile, they look informative but can be easily skewed into being … Continue reading
What 2013 Taught Me
New Years is a strange holiday. It doesn’t commemorate or celebrate anything specific, and has very few traditions. It is for some an excuse to forget all your troubles with … Continue reading
Makeovers and Merrymaking
Yes, that’s right – among all the selfish, terrible things a person could do for themselves, I have done the worst, and given myself a Christmas present. You’ve probably seen … Continue reading
Hobbits and Hard Times
Though it seems disloyal to talk about it during Doctor Who 50th Anniversary season, I have always been a big fan of Lord of the Rings. The depth of the … Continue reading
The Meaning of ‘ABTwixt’… and a big announcement
I must start off by apologizing for my absence lately… I’ll explain later in this post why I’ve been so quiet. I have absolutely no intention to abandon the blogosphere … Continue reading
It’s Time to Talk About Religion
Yes, that’s right. I’m going to sit down and talk about religion. Not in a scary way… I’m always trying to learn something, so maybe you can too. Or maybe … Continue reading
If Life Was Like a Video Game
For a long time, I used to wish that life came with a remote-control. You could pause it, rewind it, see what would be on next… it’d be so cool. But … Continue reading